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Eddie Taylor

Eddie Taylor

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Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Detroit Lakes, MN

Current Location: Lafayette, CO

Favorite Zone: Eldorado Canyon

Proudest Achievement: Summer 2019; I landed my dream job as head coach, transitioned to teach at a new school, married my best friend, skied the tallest peak in Colorado, summited Mt. Kenya, climbed big walls both in the US and Africa, and sent my first 5.13. I learned balanc

Favorite Advocacy Org: Boulder Climbing Community, BCC

Biography

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As a Midwestern kid, I had dreams of mountains. From an early passion for snowboarding and trips out west, the seed was planted. For much of my life, the focus has been on team sports and competition, but after college that shifted. I turned my athletic ambitions to goals in the mountains and experiences with friends. From skiing big peaks to climbing classic routes near home and afar, the community I have built through these sports and these places has been incredible. In the end, I’ve found that these shared experiences are what make our society stronger. Climbing ice or rock, or peak bagging on skis or foot, I enjoy climbing in all forms, but I find myself most excited by moving efficiently on long rock routes. In between climbing sessions I can be found at my local high school; divided between performing crazy experiments in my classroom or helping kids find success in track and field.

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ATHLETE MENTORSHIP INITATIVE

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The SCARPA Athlete Mentorship Initiative presented by Mountain Hardwear has been created to connect and engage the SCARPA and Mountain Hardwear Athlete teams with accomplished athletes from historically marginalized communities aspiring to take their sport or career to the next level. The mission of this program is to connect mentors with mentees focused on the sports we serve to provide participants with opportunities for personal, athletic and career development with the goal of helping to create a more inclusive and diverse community of athletes.

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Q & A

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  1. Who is your mentor?: Cody Scarpella
  2. How did you get involved with your respective sport?: While finishing up a competitive track and field career, a chance encounter led me to try ice climbing. The ice melted and I bought a pair of rock shoes and haven't stopped climbing since.
  3. Who were your influences early in life?: Family, Olympic athletes, Michael Jordan
  4. What draws you to the outdoors?: Adventure and exploring new places
  5. What’s your dream trip or expedition?: Baffin Island seems pretty cool, big walls and great skiing in one place.
  6. What makes a good skiing/climbing/running/hiking partner?: Enthusiastic, motivated, willing to learn and safe.
  7. How are you going to pass on what you learn in the mentorship program to others?: Continue to act as a steward at my local crags and share my experiences with others, while bringing stoke and excitement to my local community and beyond.