Spring 2017 LOCALadk Magazine 17
LOCALadk
I was happy in my own little world; nothing could hurt me if I stayed where I knew I
would be safe. It wasn't until I was much older, when all my friends were out having
fun, that I realized what I was missing. Just going and bungee jumping or something
like that seemed a little extreme. So I started out slowly, with things that I was com-
fortable with, like skiing. I'd start with a trail that wasn't out of my ability, but a little
out of my comfort range. Then I went on from there. I figured out that I needed a way
to channel the monster feeling, and through sports like rock climbing, I found a way to!
I have never been one with motivational speeches, so all I am going to say is always
believe in yourself! It all brings me back to when I find that perfect handhold and pull
myself up on the rock!
"Building on the human need to
explore and seek challenges"
Galen Hogan
