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Dave works in IT. He hasn't seen direct sunlight in three years. He joined us because his doctor said his "resting heart rate was approaching that of a hummingbird on cocaine."

It can be a cool rock, a snapped fishing lure, or a photo of a sunset that looks like it was painted by a drunk angel. If you leave the woods the same way you entered, you failed. The "Basement to Backcountry" Log Last weekend, we took out a new recruit. Let’s call him "Dave."

Leave the chest-pounding for the gym. If you show up to a trailhead trying to "dominate" the hike, Grunt will make you carry the cast-iron skillet for 12 miles. We don't lead by barking; we lead by pointing at the horizon and saying, "Bet you can't make it to that tree." WWW.MissionBoys.com

www.MissionBoys.com Post Title: The Mud on Our Boots: Why "The Mission" Isn't Just a Destination

We are . And no, we aren't superheroes. We aren't special forces. We aren't even particularly good at tying fishing knots. Dave works in IT

P.S. Grunt finally spoke yesterday. He looked at a map, pointed to a section labeled "Unmaintained Trail," and said "Pretty." It’s going to be a brutal hike. Can’t wait.

Our "mission"? To prove that the best conversations happen when you are physically exhausted, covered in sap, and standing at the edge of a cliff. When we started this rag-tag group at WWW.MissionBoys.com , we realized every organization falls apart without rules. But we hate paperwork. So we only have three: If you leave the woods the same way you entered, you failed

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