The Mountaineers
Each week we bring you a personal story from one of our members. For our member profile this week we talked to ....
Name: Stacy Sarver
Hometown: Lynnwood, WA
Member Since: March 2016
Occupation: Accountant
Favorite Activities: Kayaking, snowboarding, climbing, hiking
10 Essentials: Questions
How did you get involved with The Mountaineers?
Signed up as a basic student.
What motivates you to get outside with us?
I’ve met some of the most rad people ever. Bam Mendiola and Scott Schafer to name two! If I keep meeting people like this I’ll meet Smokey the Bear sooner or later.
What's your favorite Mountaineers memory?
I met Bam during a basic field trip. We team up because we are both brown (let’s be honest, I found comfort in someone who looked similar to me in a sea of people who didn't). They tell me they are gay and a vegetarian. I tell them I’m Filipino but my mom tells me I’m American. Friends ever since! Seeing Bam on this journey has made this memory one of my favorites.
Who/What inspires you?
The outdoors inspires me. The mountain doesn’t care about me but for some reason I’m dedicated to it. I want groupies like that.
What does adventure mean to you?
Adventure comes from the souls. When I was a kid I rode my bike for hours finding every back road in the neighborhood. Now I do it with a board strapped to my feet or a harness strapped to my waist. I’m still searching for every backroad I can find.
Lightning Round
What's your 11th Essential? I squirt grape Kool-Aid in my camelback.
If you could be a rock star at any outdoor activity overnight, what would it be? Surfer. You have nowhere to hide when surfing. You are totally vulnerable to an unforgiving and powerful ocean. I need to be committed to that kind of humility in my life. Keeps me grounded.
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