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: Laura Murahashi
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Member Since: November 2021
Occupation: Physical therapist
Favorite Activities: Hiking, backpacking, mountaineering
10 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
What first brought you to The Mountaineers?
I lost a few hiking buddies and had recently climbed Mt. Rainer to 13,000ft. I was hooked and wanted to learn the proper skills.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MOUNTAINEERS MEMORY?
Talking to some of the leaders about their mountaineering experience.
WHO/WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
I’m inspired by people who are not afraid to face their fears, who will say yes, who after a lot of tough encounters display resilience. I want to inspire people to pursue what brings them joy, especially when mountaineering is not always accessible to everyone.
WHAT DOES ADVENTURE MEAN TO YOU?
Novelty is a human need, along with exploration, a certain level of risk, and not knowing the outcome.
LIGHTNING ROUND!
Sunrise or sunset? Sunset
Smile or game face? Smile
What's your 11th Essential? My insulin pump
What’s your happy place? On top of a summit
Post-adventure meal of choice? A really greasy burger
If you could be a rockstar at any outdoor activity overnight, what would it be? Summiting Mt. Rainer
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.
