tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post2729661908006555360..comments2024-03-21T03:56:28.972-06:00Comments on Jill Outside: Quiet days of fallJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-3635005122456057452008-09-17T10:40:00.000-06:002008-09-17T10:40:00.000-06:00Hey... that IS in idea for you. And you might be ...Hey... that IS in idea for you. And you might be able to convince Geoff that the Leadville 100 mile trail run (or even Hardrock) is in his future...Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651955086323366961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-17741377798964870062008-09-16T23:41:00.000-06:002008-09-16T23:41:00.000-06:00I got a town you might like. It would require a mo...I got a town you might like. It would require a move to the lower-48, but it's got a small town, down-home blue collar feel. Leadville, Colorado. More snow that Juneau, 10,200 feet above sea level and they actually have a town sponsored snow bike racing series. Just to pass the time till that editors job in Talkeetna comes around!<BR/><BR/>Here's a job for ya...might be a bit of a stretch, but if you tell them you've done Iditabike and who you are, I'll bet they'd be interested. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Subject: [NOLS JOBS] CO - Outdoor Studies Program Manager<BR/>From: "Alumni"<BR/>Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 16:14:05 -0600<BR/><BR/>POSITION: Outdoor Studies Program Manager - Colorado Mountain <BR/>College, Timberline Campus - Leadville, CO<BR/><BR/>Under the supervision of the Assistant Campus Dean of Instruction, <BR/>the Outdoor Studies Program Manager provides leadership for areas <BR/>including Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Outdoor Education, Outdoor <BR/>Expeditions, and the Professional Fly Fishing Guide program; <BR/>potentially Ski Area Operations and Forestry. Responsibilities: <BR/>Oversees permits and/or contracts and establishes effective <BR/>relationships with government agencies, landowners, specialized <BR/>groups; risk management; plans courses and scheduling; monitors <BR/>industry programming and establishes standards for quality field <BR/>instruction; plans and administers program budgets, and trip <BR/>logistics; supervises full and part-time staff; assists with <BR/>marketing and recruiting efforts; manages all aspects of equipment <BR/>and gear acquisition, use, inventory, storage and rental; provides on- <BR/>site trip instruction and supervision as needed; establishes <BR/>effective relations with CMC Campus partners and other affiliates <BR/>related to the program; and other duties as assigned by supervisor. <BR/>Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Outdoor Recreation / Education, or <BR/>related field, and current certification in WFR & CPR; demonstrated <BR/>competence in three or more of the following: backpacking, <BR/>canyoneering, mountaineering, rock or ice climbing, whitewater <BR/>kayaking and rafting, sea kayaking, telemark or alpine skiing, <BR/>challenge course management, and snowboarding. Minimum of 2 years <BR/>experience in logistics related to outdoor programming; risk <BR/>management training; State & Federal government permitting, and <BR/>fiscal management. Teaching in outdoor/recreation preferred. CMC <BR/>offers excellent benefits.<BR/><BR/>CONTACT:<BR/>To submit the required letter of interest, a resume, and a list of <BR/>three professional references, click here. This position remains <BR/>open until filled. CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its <BR/>workforce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-38239324021066112582008-09-16T01:30:00.000-06:002008-09-16T01:30:00.000-06:00wow! this could almost be a children's book about ...wow! this could almost be a children's book about a bike :)Murtuzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11316950100071988219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-37638610838537933042008-09-15T23:49:00.000-06:002008-09-15T23:49:00.000-06:00Jill, I'm going to throw out a proxy daydream here...Jill, I'm going to throw out a proxy daydream here for sh*ts and giggles, and because it's fun.<BR/><BR/>You're going to keep riding through the fall and get amped up again with the winter riding. More importantly, your book is going to come together like a couple of asscheeks. (sorry for the crass phrase, but it felt bad to change it because it comes from a friend of mine). Then in spring, you'll head off on your book speaking tour (itself being an epic journey because you end up doing it by bike!), at which point you'll be invited to a lucrative job writing for a prominent outdoor magazine, which will of course require you to travel to all the fun places to ride and hike and you and Geoff can become a team again. Sure it's all fantasy out of my head, but I thought I share. <BR/><BR/>You have the ability as a writer to carry us along with you, and put us smack in the middle of your joys and victories, and it makes the reading so very very inspiring, a joy to read. Any editor worth their salt should recognize you abilities and snap you up posthaste! Thanks again for all you do!nollijhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249385586041451353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-33530451590568803712008-09-15T23:15:00.000-06:002008-09-15T23:15:00.000-06:00My apologies for the inadvertent gaffe in Geoff's ...My apologies for the inadvertent gaffe in Geoff's comments. I certainly won't say "if it's meant to be..etc etc" that cliche when said to myself in the past lead to an inquiry of my own as to whether the person had an interest in seeing what their teeth looked like outside of their mouth. Speaking from a male perspective, sometimes it takes us a little bit to realize what we have. When you notice that its the minority of women whose interests aren't caught up in inane garbage like celebrity worship, reality Tv and who said what at "the bar",you appreciate very quickly what you have at home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-77103508523090851502008-09-15T22:52:00.000-06:002008-09-15T22:52:00.000-06:00Jill,I found your blog by virtue of Geoff winning ...Jill,<BR/><BR/>I found your blog by virtue of Geoff winning Wasatch. I'm one of those ultrarunning types... and always searching for good stories.<BR/><BR/>I spent the last couple hours reading your writings - definitely kept my interest. You definitely have a knack for it.<BR/><BR/>FWIW, from your tone, it sounds like Geoff is somewhat up in the air at what's next. You two seem like kindred spirits; hope it continues... but if not, maybe Geoff needs to explore his ultrarunning for a while. Best of luck there.<BR/><BR/>Finally, I will admit I'm a libertarian (who also donates big-time to environmental causes) who lives in Illinois. I can't vote for Obama; I'm going 3rd party. He talks a good game, but there's no substance... I've been close up with him representing my state. Go ahead and vote your conscience, but the locals realize that it ain't gonna work... <BR/><BR/>Good reflection; and thanks for providing the reading.<BR/><BR/>DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651955086323366961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-11071891152213270332008-09-15T22:44:00.000-06:002008-09-15T22:44:00.000-06:00My grandmother has similiar writings, but in journ...My grandmother has similiar writings, but in journal form. From the 70s to 90s, I think...Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15535214368675496663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-83741660271249994692008-09-15T14:57:00.000-06:002008-09-15T14:57:00.000-06:00I too love today's photo. Jill, you have crazy, ma...I too love today's photo. Jill, you have crazy, mad skills with framing your photos.<BR/>Is there really anyplace that is perfect year-round? Here in Estes, fall is great, summer is to die for, winter is OK, and spring?? That's the time to go somewhere because there is no spring, Just waiting for summerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-81767100863023612022008-09-15T11:24:00.000-06:002008-09-15T11:24:00.000-06:00I love this photo Jill!I love this photo Jill!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216182791364504629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-52537247905142510442008-09-15T10:23:00.000-06:002008-09-15T10:23:00.000-06:00Jill, will you being do the Iditarod again this ye...Jill, will you being do the Iditarod again this year? If so I really want to be there to see you off and cheer you on. It almost feels like I was part of it, I watch so closely last time from Charlotte. Now I am actually IN Alaska...<BR/><BR/>I finally get paid today. I am thinking of checking out the bike deals...I hear this is the time to get one!! I probably have maybe a month of biking right? UNless I want to start snow biking like you!!Karen Travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02540548158220943992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-45085094023299934102008-09-15T10:19:00.000-06:002008-09-15T10:19:00.000-06:00That's great! No Trans Utah = The proverbial bless...That's great! No Trans Utah = The proverbial blessing in disguise. I hate to say it, because it has so often been repeated here, but you are a gifted writer. You've got an eager audience waiting in your little corner of cyberspace should you decide to publish the product of all that keyboard tapping.Craig, The Flanders Fat Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440903092957497625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-30992368225506826962008-09-15T10:04:00.000-06:002008-09-15T10:04:00.000-06:00Autumn is always a good time for reflection.And ye...Autumn is always a good time for reflection.<BR/><BR/>And yes--it IS beautiful riding here! The birch trees are pure gold right now.Eerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05472143513366315584noreply@blogger.com