Trailhead
April 2021
Table of Contents
Introduction, pg.1
Testimonials, pg.2
Camping Tips, pg.3
Staff Higlights and Info, pg.4
“Of all the paths
you take in life,
make sure a few of
them are dirt.”
- John Muir
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Dear Loyal Customer,
We would like to thank you for continuing
to be a member of the The Great
Outdoors community. Here at The Great
Outdoors, we want all of our customers
to feel appreciated and celebrated by our
staff. That’s why you are receiving this
newsletter, Trailhead
Trailhead is designed by members of The
Great Outdoors staff who strive to share
knowledge of their most favorite outdoor
tips and tricks. Keep reading this issue to
find out more about awesome hiking tips,
the gear we offer, and more knowledge
about the amazing wilderness we have to
explore
All adventures start somewhere. Here at
The Great Outdoors, we want your start
to be as easy as possible. All great outdoor
enthusiasts are prepared. Together, we
can help you get the gear that gets you
going, so you can start on that trailhead.
Sincerely,
Founders John and Sarah Thomspon
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Can Hiking Change Your Life?
Testimonials from our favorite subscribers
There’s something amazing
about how simply walking
on a dirt trail can be so
peaceful and soulful. It’s
how our founders fell in
love with the outside world,
and why we work so hard
to make sure that you will
too. We reached out to
Trailhead subcribers to let
them tell thier stories, and
hopefully, it will lead you to
yours.
Azzah Ahmad
Where do I even start? My
journey into the outdoors
started in my late thirties,
and I can honestly say
discovering the outdoors
is when I truly discovered
myself. It’s not about
the highest peak or the
hardest hike. It’s about
being immersed in nature
and seeing the value in the days with blinders on, not
peacefulness of it all.
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Charlie Easton
The best conversations I
have with my wild three-
year-old daughter are when
she’s in the backpack and
we’re exploring a trail in
the middle of nowhere.
Hiking makes me closer
to the people I’m with
by sharing an adventure,
and having time for more
meaningful conversations.
It also gets me closer to
my subject matter in my
paintings – if you paint
from a photograph, you
only get the visual aspect
Taryn Eyton of a scene. If you hike to a
Spending time in nature to location to paint, you have
slow down and disconnect a complete picture of the
has become a fundamental sounds, the smells, the
part of my life. I like changeability, the quality
being disconnected from of the light – and this
my phone, screens, push undoubtedly makes the
notifications and just focus finished painting so much
on the absolute basic needs more authentic.
of being a human: walking Hiking makes me feel more
and eating. In the city, alive. My wife always says
we can rush through our I’m like a Labrador puppy,
bouncing from rock to rock,
paying attention, lost in our wagging my tail.
own world. I feel cranky
when I haven’t had some
outdoor time, even if that
just means a walk around
my neighbourhood park
in the city. Nature has so
many lessons to teach us.
Each time I go for a hike,
I’m reminded of how small
I am compared to this
earth.
Camping soon? Here’s Checklist
What to Pack
Essentials curated by our expert staff
Tent
Camping is a great way to get outside with for protection
family and friends, or even by yourself!
East Tennessee offers many state and a
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a place to park your car and a spot to Flashlight
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bathrooms and running water.

Part of the joy of camping is needing very

Camping Chairs
little gear to exist outdoors. But it’s also for those fireside chats
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 Meet the Staff:
Rachel Green

Hello! My name is Rachel Green and I am

Writer: Cecilia Demoski
Editor: Cecilia Demoski
Website: greatoutdoors.com
Phone: (865)-555-5555
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an employee in the hiking department
at The Great Outdoors. As a Knoxville
native, I’ve spent much of life outside
exploring the urban wilderness that this
Scruffy City has to offer. I joined the
hiking department because I want to
share my experience with those interested
in hiking and camping. When I’m not at
work, you can catch me on campus at The
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where
I’m studying environmental science with
a focus in sustainability. In my free time I
enjoy going to breweries, paddleboarding,
and hiking, of course!

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