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 Lucy Pick (she/her)
Hometown La Pine, OR
Member Since November 2023
Occupation IT Business Analyst
Favorite Activities I love hiking and outdoor photography, and I’d really like to try kayaking!
10 Essential Questions:
What first brought you to The Mountaineers?
I was encouraged to join The Mountaineers by one of my coworkers. He had taken a scrambling course and thought that I would enjoy the hiking series. I was looking for people to hike with and the organization's hiking programs, like GoHike, seemed perfect!
Why do you like getting outside with us?
I like getting outside with The Mountaineers because I get to meet such a wide variety of people. I work from home, so I appreciate the opportunity to meet new people!
What's your favorite Mountaineers memory?
My favorite memory is completing the May Valley Short Loop last May after turning around in May 2024. It was pouring rain, I had gotten stinging nettles on my thigh, and my boots were squelching with water, but I had such a sense of accomplishment. Shout out to Kelly Chaddock for supporting me as the leader on both hikes!
Who/What inspires you?
I’m inspired by progress, no matter how small. Last year I wasn’t in as good of shape as I had thought, and I finished the GoHike Series feeling a bit disappointed. Then, I lost 30lbs in the off season and was able to do so much more this year. Every extra mile and extra 100ft of elevation gain keeps me motivated!
What does adventure mean to you?
For me, adventure means getting outside and discovering something new! Going to a new trail, seeing an amazing view, finding unique flowers or mushrooms, or driving a bumpy forest road - it’s all an adventure!
Lightning round
Sunrise or sunset? Sunset
Smile or game face? Game face
What’s your 11th essential? A camera (either my iPhone or my trusty Nikon D7200 is always with me on the trail!)
What's your happy place? Big views
Post-adventure meal of choice? Chicken strips and fries with ranch!
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.
This article originally appeared in our 2026: Issue 1 of Mountaineer magazine. To view the original article in magazine form and read more stories from our publication, visit our magazine archive.
