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: Daniel Dow
Hometown: Lubbock, TX
Member Since: February 2022
Occupation: CAD Design, Estimating, Project Management
Favorite Activities: Sea kayaking, beachcombing, clamming
10 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH THE MOUNTAINEERS?
I was searching for a local organization that I could participate in sea kayaking with.
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO GET OUTSIDE WITH US?
The joy of being out on the water and exploring the sea and the shorelines.
WHO/WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
The leaders and instructors are really inspiring to me, giving their time and energy to foster such a great community of outdoor enthusiasts.
I'll also add that it's really cool when people are nice to each other. A smile and a kind word makes all the difference in the world to someone having a less than stellar day.
AS A DONOR AND VOLUNTEER-SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, THE MOUNTAINEERS IS BASED ON COMMUNITY SUPPORT. HOW HAVE YOU PAID IT FORWARD, OR HOW HAVE YOU BENEFITED FROM SOMEONE ELSE PAYING IT FORWARD? (THIS COULD INCLUDE RECEIVING A SCHOLARSHIP, DONATING, BEING A LEADER, ETC.)
I donate when I can, and I am looking forward to assisting leadership with the basic courses and clinics that I have benefitted from taking and learning skills in.
WHAT DOES ADVENTURE MEAN TO YOU?
Ultimately for me it’s a mixture of the personal challenge to not only survive but also delight in mother nature and her many moods. Also it appeals to my type of crazy. It’s the reason I started pursuing instruction in the Sea Kayaking. A great example of adventure would be the R2AK 2023 (Race to Alaska 2023).
LIGHTNING ROUND!
Sunrise or sunset? Sunrise
Smile or game face? Smile
What's your 11th Essential? Gratitude
What’s your happy place? Out on the water, with the taste and smell of the sea.
If you could be a rockstar at any outdoor activity overnight, what would it be? Ultra Endurance Paddling
NOMINATE YOURSELF FOR MOUNTAINEER OF THE WEEK
Mountaineers come in all shapes and sizes, varying widely in age, outdoor experience, and length of time involved in The Mountaineers. Part of what makes our community so unique is the broad diversity of our membership, and we hope these weekly features highlight who we are and why our community plays an important part in feeling belonging in the outdoors. We are always seeking self-nominations for our Mountaineer of the Week, and we invite you to share your story. Trust us, we want to hear from you!
Want to nominate a friend? Email Skye Michel to make a recommendation.
