Technology Hiker

On February 27, 2020, I participated in an Arc’teryx Stanford Center store event focused on how individuals find comfort in uncomfortable places in the outdoors, at work, or at home. The store invited Daphne de Jong (climbed Everest 2019, to kite skiing Greenland in 2020) and me to share our stories. Brie & Carlos also shared their experiences and how the new Nuclei FL jacket brings comfort in the mountains. Below is a web version of my powerpoint presentation

• Arc’teryx Thank You
  • Outstanding Community – #arcteryxstanfordcenter
  • Outstanding Gear
  • First Arc’teryx Piece – Theta Hard shell in 2007

• Family
  • Father & Husband
• Work
  • Silicon Valley Executive –Travel for Work
• Volunteer
  • San Mateo County Parks, Cub Scouts, Trail Center
• (Limited) Free Time
  • Hiker, Trail Runner, Mountaineer
  • Favorite 2019 Trips: Mexico Climbing, Tahoe Kids Kayak Camping, BC Backcountry, Yosemite •
• Technology Hiker
  • https://www.instagram.com/technologyhiker/
  • https://technologyhiker.com/
  • https://www.facebook.com/technologyhiker/
  • https://twitter.com/technologyhiker

	Type 1 Fun	Type 2 Fun	Type 3 Fun
Thoughts During Activity	Good times	Endure	Will I Survive?
Thoughts After Activity	Good times	Not So Bad Kinda Fun	I’m Retired

• Finding Comfort in Uncomfortable Places (Tips for Persevering & Succeeding)
  • 1) Make Time
  • 2) Do Not Be Afraid to Fail
  • 3) Bring Versatile Gear
  • 4) Be Positive
  • 5) Dig Down
  • 6) Minimize Worry at Home
  • 7) Bonus – Bring Gifts

• 1) Make Time (Increase opportunities for a positive outcome)
  • Scheduling
    • Calendar It (e.g., Google Calendar critical)
    • Set expectations with family & work
    • Reservations (e.g., Sierra, Milford Trek)
  • Time Savers
    • Fly early / late in the day
    • Uber to a location / run back
    • Find activities that overlap (work, family, volunteer)
    • Be Ready – Running shoes at work

• 2) Do Not Be Afraid to Fail (Change your expectations for success)
  • In Your Control
    • Effort
    • Attitude
  • Outside Your Control
    • Weather
    • Other People
  • Only Achieve Goal % of Time
  • Adjust goals / expectations
    • Cascades vs. Sierra
    • Cotopaxi, Ixta 1, Ixta 2

• 3) Bring Versatile Gear (Adjust when conditions change / deteriorate)
  • Flexible Gear (Multiple Uses)
    • Shell & Trail Jacket (Theta, Beta, Incendo)
    • Insulation – plane / outdoor (Proton, Atom)
    • Phone – Maps, GPS, Light
    • Cough Drops for throat / candy
  • Lightweight Gear
    • Trail Shoes, Vapor Barrier Socks & Traction
    • Backpacks
  • Back-Up Systems
    • Headlamp & Phone
    • Cash & credit card (change)
    • Map & Phone –Battery Systems

• 4) Be Positive (Laugh at Yourself & Go with the Flow)
  • Laugh at Yourself
  • Outdoor Adventure is Inherently Absurd (Conquistadors of the Useless)
  • Accept Things Will Take longer
    • Weather (small window)
    • Health –Strikes (Patagonia)
  • Stupid vs. Wild (Losing Phone in Lake Tahoe)

• 5) Dig Down (Challenging for a reason)
  • Know When to Push
    • I Think I Can, I Think I Can –Summit Push
    • Tahoe Shortcut (Mistakes)
  • Know When to Wait Out
    • Gale force winds on Mt Hood
    • Sequoia NP zero visiblity
  • What Keeps You Going
    • Music
    • Repetition
    • Food / Water

• 6) Minimize Worry at Home (Set Right Expectations / Be Smart)
  • Set Right Expectations
    • Departure, Return
    • Checking In: SPOT
    • Only check in with issue
  • Be Safe
    • Aware of Weather / Avalanche Danger
    • Go With Partner
  • Share Right Level of Details
    • Locations
    • Contacts

• 7 Bonus) Bring Gifts

• Finding Comfort in Uncomfortable Places (Tips for Persevering & Succeeding)
  • 1) Make Time
  • 2) Do Not Be Afraid to Fail
  • 3) Bring Versatile Gear
  • 4) Be Positive
  • 5) Dig Down
  • 6) Minimize Worry at Home
  • 7) Bonus – Bring Gifts

• Thank You

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