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: Rowland O’Flaherty (he/him)
Hometown: Auburn, CA
Member since: 2022
Occupation: Senior Robotics Research Software Engineer at NVIDIA
Favorite Activities: Canyoning, bikepacking, scrambling, family activities
10 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
WHAT FIRST BROUGHT YOU TO THE MOUNTAINEERS?
The Youth After School Program for my son.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MOUNTAINEERS MEMORY?
The most engagement I've had with The Mountaineers so far is the canyoneering course. This is such a great course and community. I made amazing memories during the course and while running a few local canyons with the canyoneering group.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO DONATE TO THE MOUTNAINEERS?
The countless hours of volunteer work that go into making The Mountaineers such an amazing and unique organization. Donating is a small way I can help support The Mountaineers to continue to be special and protect the outdoor experience.
What impact do you hope to have in our community through your donations?
I hope my donations help The Mountaineers grow courses that teach people how to adventure in the outdoors safely and the number of youth programs that cultivate a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts.
Lightning Round
Sunrise or sunset? Sunrise; if I am seeing the sunrise, something exciting will be happening that day
Smile or game face? Smile; everything should be done with a smile
What's your favorite close-to-home outdoor activity? Mountain biking and skiing
What's your 11th Essential? A spare battery for my phone
Post-trip meal or go-to place of choice? A burger at South Fork in North Bend
If you could be adept at any outdoor activity overnight, what would it be? Rock climbing; I have always wanted to do a multi-pitch climb on a big, exposed rock face
