DAY 1 – Arrive at AMS HQ After a few days hanging out in Talkeetna, it was time to meet up at the AMS Headquarters to begin our Denali Prep Course. Participants arrived at 8am sharp with the anticipation of a big day, starting with a short tour, introductions and overall course orientation. I had…
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Hanging out in Anchorage and Talkeetna
Traveling to Alaska for the AMS Denali Prep Course I signed up for back in February was finally here. Since this was my first time to the 49th state, I arrived a few days early to check out the Alaskan vibe. I didn’t capture a good picture of it, but downtown Anchorage is a few…
An Urban Adventure Game with REI
If you live out West, you may be familiar with the Maverik tagline: “Adventure’s First Stop” Well, REI tends to be adventure’s second stop for us! I was looking back at a season of successful summiting and remembered a common thread around our trips this year… WE STOPPED AT REI! More specifically: Prior to heading…
REI Loyalty Benefit on Your Membership Anniversary
February marks the month I became an REI Member back in 1999. It also marks my 20th year of shopping at REI for the majority of my adventuring needs. That’s a long time! Long enough to show loyalty to a quality brand, a solid business and a trusted partner that shares a love with me…