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One of my favorite authors, Ed Abbey, once said,"It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it." I moved to Utah from Minnesota when I was 15, with a deep desire to explore the West. In high school, was deeply inspired by environmental literature, including Ed Abbey's "Monkey Wrench Gang" and Chip Ward's "Canaries on the Rim." These books, consumed during my formative years, helped shape me into the person I am today. Wrapping up the Southern California National Monument road trip with @meg_haywoodsullivan, I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to merge adventure and environmental activism. We enjoyed a cool, windless night (perfect sleeping conditions!) near Sand to Snow National Monument last night. @keen #keenambassador