Biggest career moment: Deciding to dedicate myself to a career of travel and fly fishing. For a lucky few individuals, this is a natural evolution. I represent the other 99% that have to rely on a couple of vacations and a few weekends to quench my thirst for the outdoors. Eventually, I reached the decision that that compromise was no longer satisfactory. So far, so good!

Why I choose Brunton: Brunton products are designed by people who are acutely aware of the extreme environments in which the gear is used. Subsequently, the products are intuitive, reliable and durable. Knowing that I have gear that performs flawlessly allows me to focus on the tasks at hand, which sometimes include fleeing from Alaskan grizzlies who object to my presence in their fishing holes.

Major accomplishments: I’m not sure if I’ve accomplished anything other than doing what I love.

'Get out there' what it means to me:I spent a lot of years laboring behind a desk while my heart and soul wanted to be in the outdoors and traveling the world. While I made a conscious decision to change my lifestyle to accommodate my dreams, the important thing is to find a balance between what you NEED to do and what you LOVE to do. “Get out there!” is that balance.

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