05/17/2025
To John, Brett, Lucas, Sadie, Markina, and Ryan,
Today, we celebrate more than just your graduation—we celebrate the legacy you’ve left on this program, this team, and everyone lucky enough to cross your path.
From the first day you joined Outdoor Pursuits, you chose to live out our mission: to Inspire others through your passion and example, to Equip your peers and participants with the confidence and skills to grow, and to Embark boldly into every challenge, trail, and unknown stretch ahead.
You’ve embodied what it means to lead—not with just a map or gear list, but with heart, patience, grit, and grace. Whether it was guiding a hesitant student across their first high ropes course, or finding joy in a cold, rainy campsite, you always rose to the occasion. You didn’t just teach people how to get outside—you showed them why it matters.
Because of you, this program has been richer. Stronger. More alive. You’ve helped create a culture where courage is contagious, where nature is the classroom, and where our motto—“Get Out There”—isn’t just a phrase, it’s a way of life.
Now, as you set off on your next great adventure, know that you carry with you all the lessons, laughs, and memories you helped shape here. You’ve left a trail worth following, and we are endlessly proud of the journey you’ve taken.
So here’s to new mountains, new maps, and new moments. Wherever you go, remember—you are always part of this crew. Keep inspiring, keep equipping, keep embarking.
And most of all—GET OUT THERE.
With deep gratitude and love,
Dr. Gnar and Your Outdoor Pursuits Family
