I mean, when I was talking to her, I just thought how awesome that there are people in this world that have been doing something for so long and just know in their hearts, in their veins, in their breath, that this is the life that they want, that this is the thing that they can not be without and that’s kayaking for her. You can tell that she’s super passionate. When Gabaccia talked with her, she could tell Emily is doing what she loves:Įmily is on fire because she is ready. Kayaking is in her blood - her dad is a World Champion freestyle kayaker and Emily’s been competing for years.
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I’m Gale Straub and this episode features Emily Jackson in conversation with Gabaccia Moreno at the Mountain Games.Įmily Jackson is a professional kayaker and a mother of two. You’re listening to Voices from the GoPro Mountain Games, a She Explores podcast miniseries made in collaboration with the Vail Valley Foundation with support from LifeStraw. It’s not like I did this and it was really convenient and I’m so proud. There’s nothing on my list of things that I’m the most proud of. Learn more at .ĭoing things that are inconvenient often while they feel inconvenient. GoPro Mountain Games is proud to partner with LifeStraw to help make a weekend of adventure and community possible. With every filter and purifier they sell, a child in need receives safe water for an entire school year. LifeStraw makes water safe to drink through their intentionally designed products for outdoor adventures, travel, and home.
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This special 4-part series is made possible by LifeStraw. Note: This transcript was lightly edited and created using a transcription service. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Learn more about the GoPro Mountain GamesĪll Four Episodes of Voices from the GoPro Mountain Games Are Available Now Wherever You Listen to She ExploresĮnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.įind the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you stream podcasts. This special She Explores miniseries is made in collaboration with the Vail Valley Foundation with support from LifeStraw. Through conversations with four women outdoorists and through the ears of first-time Mountain Games attendee Gabaccia Moreno, listeners have the opportunity to experience the games from afar and contemplate adventure in their own lives. Travel with She Explores for a weekend of adventure, art, music, and community at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado. Emily and Gabaccia Moreno talk kayaking, legacy, family support, and making time for it all. Just as community and competition are a big part of the Mountain Games, so is family. Emily’s been competing at the Mountain Games for years, and this year she won all three of her events-a first for her. Kayaking is in her blood-her dad, Eric Jackson, is a World Champion freestyle kayaker and more often than not, you can find Emily on the water. Emily Jackson is a professional kayaker and a mother of two.