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 Jameson Sensibaugh (he/him)
Hometown Chesterton, IN
Member Since 2024
Occupation Business Consultant
Favorite Activities In no particular order: running, cycling, hiking, backpacking, scrambling, climbing, and skiing
10 Essential Questions:
What first brought you to The Mountaineers?
I recently moved to Seattle from Chicago in pursuit of an outdoor lifestyle. I have always loved hiking, biking, scrambling, and camping but growing up in the Midwest, I could only scratch this itch over the holidays. Now that the Cascades are in my backyard, I'm eager for new experiences and a community aligned with my interests. I have joined The Mountaineers to pick up the skills and knowledge necessary to summit glaciated peaks in the area, but look forward to meeting new people and making friends along the way!
Why do you like getting outside with us?
I love pushing myself to new limits in the outdoors and value The Mountaineers as a resource for doing so responsibly. Being new to the area, I could not have asked for a better community of passionate and knowledgeable adventurers. Thus far, my participation in Mountaineers courses, events, and activities has offered new experiences, skills, and friendships - all of which I am incredibly grateful for!
What's your favorite Mountaineers memory?
Though I have already enjoyed a lot of epic memories in my short stint with The Mountaineers, I am most fond of the experiences gained in random carpools. The gradual transition from blurry-eyed strangers at your 5am pick-up to acquainted adventure buddies by your post-summit celebration dinner is an element that I didn't originally anticipate but have enjoyed tremendously.
Who/What inspires you?
I love the process of setting seemingly unattainable goals and diligently making them a reality. To me, the natural world is the ultimate playground for this pursuit as it offers countless lifetimes of such challenges. Not to mention, if you're going to fall short of your goals it might as well be somewhere pretty.
What does adventure mean to you?
To me, adventure is any experience that enables you to discover a new aspect of yourself or of the world around you.
Lightning round
Sunset or sunrise? Sunrise
Smile or game face? Smile
What's your 11th Essential? Coffee
What's your happy place? Dinner time with the family
If you could be a rockstar at any outdoor activity overnight, what would it be? Soccer - my childhood dream was to play for Manchester United so I have to honor that
NOMINATE YOURSELF FOR MOUNTAINEER OF THE WEEK
Mountaineers come in all shapes and sizes, varying widely in age, outdoor experience, and length of time involved in The Mountaineers. Part of what makes our community so unique is the broad diversity of our membership, and we hope these weekly features highlight who we are and why our community plays an important part in feeling belonging in the outdoors. We are always seeking self-nominations for our Mountaineer of the Week, and we invite you to share your story. Trust us, we want to hear from you!
Want to nominate a friend? Email Bayley Stejer to make a recommendation.
