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Pa gen atik yo te jwenn.
Pa gen atik yo te jwenn.
Maddie Downie
Expertise & Background
Topics of Expertise: Climbing, backpacking, hiking, camping, backcountry skiing, mountaineering
Education: MFA in Creative Writing, Western Washington University
Years of Writing: 8
Years of Gear Testing: 4+
Certifications: CPR, AIARE Level 1
Previous Publications: GearJunkie, Mount Baker Experience Magazine, various creative writing magazines
Jenny Abegg
Expertise & Background
Topics of Expertise: Climbing, mountaineering, trail running, hiking and backpacking, backcountry skiing
Education: Masters in Education
Years of Writing: 9
Years of Gear Testing: 9
Certifications: PCGI certified Lead Guide
Club or Association Memberships: American Alpine Club, Access Fund, Austrian Alpine Club
Previous Publications: Climbing Magazine, Alpinist, Sidetracked, Adventure Journal, REI Co-op Journal
Maddie Downie
Expertise & Background
Topics of Expertise: Climbing, backpacking, hiking, camping, backcountry skiing, mountaineering
Education: MFA in Creative Writing, Western Washington University
Years of Writing: 8
Years of Gear Testing: 4+
Certifications: CPR, AIARE Level 1
Previous Publications: GearJunkie, Mount Baker Experience Magazine, various creative writing magazines
Jenny Abegg
Expertise & Background
Topics of Expertise: Climbing, mountaineering, trail running, hiking and backpacking, backcountry skiing
Education: Masters in Education
Years of Writing: 9
Years of Gear Testing: 9
Certifications: PCGI certified Lead Guide
Club or Association Memberships: American Alpine Club, Access Fund, Austrian Alpine Club
Previous Publications: Climbing Magazine, Alpinist, Sidetracked, Adventure Journal, REI Co-op Journal
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