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Jerrod has been an avid outdoorsman his entire life, stemming from catching tiny brook trout in Adirondack mountain streams while camping with his family growing up.

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Based in Portland, Oregon, Amelia Arvesen is an independent journalist exploring the intersection of humans and their environments, whether they’re on the trail or in their studios.

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