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Climbing Life’s Mountains

January 11th, 2012

In honor of “I am a mentor social media day”, I’m sharing the below reflection I wrote following a 2009 Explore Austin Summer Wilderness Trip. Enjoy! Climbing a mountain is an easy, and often used, metaphor for life. But that’s …

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Connecting the Dots…

December 13th, 2011

A few months ago, I wrote about a transformation at Explore Austin.  I wrote about my experience at 12,000 feet in the mountains of Colorado where, somewhat suddenly, I realized that the 6th grade boys I had mentored and led …

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RECA’s Christmas in October

October 21st, 2011

Christmas has come early to Explore Austin thanks to The Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA)’s Christmas in October! Every year, RECA gives one lucky charity the gift of renovation. This year, they will be working on the KIPP campus …

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Not Your Everyday Lemonade Stand

October 20th, 2011

Everything from micro-greens to magic tricks was represented at the 2010 Children’s Business Fair, along with plenty of sweets to eat. We are excited to see what these young entrepreneurs bring to the Pease Mansion Lawn at this year’s event …

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Making strides at The Be Well Walk

October 10th, 2011

The weather was a little cooler (at least, not in the 100’s) for the Be Well Walk last Sunday that attracted more than 3,000 people! It didn’t take us long to give away all 100 bibs to our participants. Our …

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Don’t miss the Be Well Walk!

September 28th, 2011

As the new Communication Intern at Explore Austin, I am excited to be a part of such a cool organization. I’m a firm believer in what we teach here about learning through adventure. Recently, Explore Austin was selected to partner …

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Explorers For Life

August 5th, 2011

Four weeks ago, as I climbed a 12,000 foot peak in Rocky Mountain National Park (as part of our oldest class of Explorers’ 6th and final Summer Wilderness Trip), I witnessed first hand a transformation.  After six years of leading our …

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

June 11th, 2011

2010 Summer Wilderness Trip Flashback By: Outpost Wilderness Adventure Guide, Sean McNally I got to hang in the back on the first day of the three day adventure up to Bison Peak, while the flying Frenchman, Thomas (Tõ-mah), took off …

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Bus Driver… The Best Job Ever!

April 4th, 2011

If you could have any job in the world, regardless of money, what would it be?  Someone recently asked me that question.  My response… “I’d keep doing exactly what I’m doing now.”  Their response… “You mean you would be the …

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Counting What Counts

January 13th, 2011

Measurable results.  These days, every nonprofit is asked to show them… to donors, to board members, to staff, to participants, and to everyone in between. And, rightly so! After all, not many people are interested in participating in a program …

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