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: Rose Slater
Hometown: Minnetonka, MN
Member Since: September 2022
Occupation: Engineering Consultant
Favorite Activities: Camping, backpacking, hiking, running and now climbing and mountaineering
10 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
WHAT FIRST BROUGHT YOU TO THE MOUNTAINEERS?
I joined The Mountaineers pretty soon after moving to Washington from Minnesota. I was trying to find a community that would help me grow in my relationship to the outdoors and I learned about The Mountaineers history and culture and knew this was the place for me.
WHY DO YOU LIKE GETTING OUTSIDE WITH US?
The community I've met through The Mountaineers is incredible. There is such a diverse group in every activity and class, leading to interesting conversations, new connections, and environments that make me feel comfortable. The dedication of The Mountaineers community to maintaining programming, stewardship, and the community also speaks volumes to the impact that this group has on each other. I've learned new skills that I never thought possible, opening up a new world of outdoor opportunities and giving me great people to explore them with!
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MOUNTAINEERS MEMORY?
I recently finished the Basic Alpine Climbing course with the Everett Branch. After Snow II, a group of us from the course were bonding over how elated, proud, and accomplished, as well as just so incredibly lucky, to have learned all the skills, conditioned together for so long, and experience a crevasse. Now we've all summited a peak :)
WHO/WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
Every time I see a rocky, snow/glacier covered peak in the distance, I feel an overwhelming sense of joy that I am out in the world experiencing it. Makes me want to just keep going back for day hikes, runs, walks, and climbs.
WHAT DOES ADVENTURE MEAN TO YOU?
Adventure, to me, is that feeling of anticipation, excitement, and some giddy nervousness that happens when I am open to a new experience. Adventure is everywhere if you are open to receiving and embracing new thing!
LIGHTNING ROUND!
Sunrise or sunset? Sunrise
Smile or game face? Smile
What's your 11th Essential? Peanut M&Ms (they don't count as emergency food cause they aren't making it that long)
What’s your happy place? An alpine lake
Post-adventure meal of choice? Cheeseburger, fries, and milkshake or ice cream
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.
