Some folks only need one big adventure to hang their hat on. For Erica Nelson, this is only the start.
In this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we hear from the Portland fire captain who manages to fit in a wide range of international experiences, such as international motorbike trips, ice climbing, and bikepacking.
Although it hasn’t been an escape per se, Nelson views her adventures as a practice that informs her work as a fireman and gives her the confidence she needs to face the uncertainties that have arisen during her career.
Highlights from this week’s episode include the following:
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Firefighting hasn t been an easy career for Nelson, who has faced physical and emotional challenges.
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As a female fire captain in Portland, Nelson is in rare company.
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Nelson s list of personal adventures is full of incredible accomplishments.
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What is she doing after retirement? Adventuring, of course.
This is the entire episode:
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