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: Eve Kihara
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Member Since: September 2015
Occupation: Teacher
Favorite Activities: Hiking and sailing
10 Essentials: Questions
How did you get involved with The Mountaineers?
I heard about it all over town, then I went to an open house for new members and signed up.
What motivates you to get outside with us?
I'm motivated by everyone’s desire to be outside and friendliness . I also appreciate the wisdom and skills shared by the volunteers, and the sense of family I feel within The Mountaineers.
What's your favorite Mountaineers memory?
At the open house meeting, Terri Benz and signing up for the Basic Crew Sailing Course. Sailing was just a dream for me at that time. I’ve been sailing ever since. I’ve meet a whole community of people in Tacoma!
Who/What inspires you?
Three things: 1)The beauty of the outdoors, 2) Good People, 3) Physical Activity.
What does adventure mean to you?
Going outside your comfort level, even if it’s just a small bit. Trying something new and doing something you’ve never done, no matter how small.
Lightning Round
What's your happy place? On the water.
If you could be a rock star at any outdoor activity overnight, what would it be? Backcountry snowshoeing. I've never done it, and people love it.
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