Alex may only be a freshman at AE, but he’s definitely made his mark here – primarily by being the willing body to pose for all of our social media pictures.
Are you a Des Moines native? If not where did you live prior?
Close. Van Meter.
Give us a quick rundown of what life looks like for you when you’re not dropping wisdom at Active Endeavors.
For me, life outside of AE involves a lot of running and checking out new beer.
How long have you been an Active Crew member?
9 months
What is your favorite part about working at AE?
The people I work with.
What type of gear do you like talking about the most?
Jackets.
What are you most excited about from our Spring/Summer collection?
Patagonia Duckbill Cap.
What is your favorite activity to do outside?
Run.
Top 3 favorite local spots.
Yellow River State Forest, Ledges State Park, Nine Eagles State Park.
Best trip you’ve taken to date? Anything cool coming up?
I went with my college track team to Barbados for a week.
If you were stranded in the wild - what 3 pieces of gear would you want with you?
Pocket knife, cordage, stainless steel container.