#outessa

[eye-ofthe-hurricane]

Shout out to this bad a$$ lady- Crazy how life continues to change and pushes us to grow. I’m so proud of you in your pursuit of job that you are passionate about, for taking on new responsibilities, and your willingness to jump in no matter how deep the water is. Right around this time last year you had just accepted a new job in a new city- and wow has life thrown some curveballs. I’m blown away by your continual choice to respond to others in love and grace. Have fun in Tahoe this week teaching others to enjoy adventures in the water! #outessa #reiemployee #littlejealouseimstuckhere (at Watmough Bay, Lopez Island ,WA)

[aesthetically-lustrous]

That's what running does to lives. It's not just exercise. It's not just achievement. It's a daily discipline that has nothing to do with speed, weight, social status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, where you live, what car you drive, or whether anyone anywhere loves you. It's about the slow and painful process of being the best you can be. That's why the first step out the door is always so hard. That's when we choose between settling for average and being a superhero version of ourselves. • martin dugard

[jenhikes]

This Jordans red-cheeked salamander was a surprise at Mollie's Ridge shelter. This guy is only found in the Great Smoky Mountains and nowhere else in the world! . #REIAdventures #REI1440project #OptOutside #AppalachianTrail #AppalachianTrials #whiteblaze #greatsmokymountains #GSMNP #Smokies #hiking #backpacking #hikingguidelife #forceofnature #outessa #trektheAT #molliesridge #salamander #jordansredcheeked #endemic #oneinamillion #onlyinthesmokies