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Traveler Profile: Jesse Repanshek

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December 8, 2021
Jess Repanshek

Jess Repanshek at Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park.

Editor's note: The National Parks Traveler has operated with only one full-time staffer since its inception, but has a core team of freelance writers, photographers, broadcasters, and sound recording engineers that are relied upon heavily to provide content. They're being introduced to you in a series of short profiles.

Jess Repanshek

A sound recording engineer who produces the National Parks Traveler's podcast, Jess is based in Portland, Oregan. He spent his more formative years in Park City, Utah, a land with many faces. From the mountains up north to the red rocks in the south, Utah’s iconic landscapes ignited Jess's love for parks and the outdoors.

Favorite park or “go to” park:  Of all the national parks I’ve visited, Yellowstone is far and above my favorite. The diversity of experiences that can be had there — from remote wilderness to hot springs, canoeing to hiking, and everything in-between — is unparalleled. I’ve canoed around Shoshone Lake twice now, both unforgettable adventures. Devoid of traffic, electricity, airplanes and society, I was completely in awe of how utterly silent the world is out there. That’s something that I think everyone should get to experience.

Favorite outdoor activity in the parks: My favorite activity in the parks is simply hiking. I love being able to get out and really enjoy nature. These outdoor spaces are an important way to disconnect from the structure that society imposes on us, and rekindles our inner humanity. Too much of our modern lives is spent staring at screens and being plugged in. Being able to separate ourselves from that grid is crucial to maintaining our sanity. I love the adventure as you follow trails winding back and forth across landscapes, especially if there’s a waterfall or a breathtaking vista just up ahead.

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Submitted by Mike Painter on December 8, 2021 - 11:33pm.

It seems like there's a piece of information missing from this profile ;-)


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