Outdoor Diva Henrietta Parsons
Henrietta has boundless energy and a contagious high spirit! Her frequent trips to the gym make her physically fit, she bikes, hikes, kayaks, snowshoes and x-c skis.
Henrietta raised two children to love and respect the outdoors. For 11 years she acted as Alpine Club adviser for the high school Alpine Club. She was a guide for The Mountain Workshop, taking young people to wild destinations for 12 years. She has guided a women's group on several trips to the remote canyons of the Southwest. Backpacking the John Muir Trail, Mount Rainier, the A.T. and trails in Switzerland is what excites her.
Henrietta's proudest moment is when she viewed Mt. Everest from the surrounding peaks on a month long trip to the Everest valleys. Now she has added sea kayaking to her loves.
For 23 years she has worked for our local school system always getting the kids out for recess and educating kids and staff on how to dress to be warm and comfortable, she travels with extra fleece, polypro and hats just in case someone needs something.
In all of the above she has always stressed the need for proper clothing. Her motto was "change your clothes, not your plans," don't bring a lot of clothes, just the right layers. Henrietta believes in buying the very best because if you don't, you buy twice. She has truly educated people on how to dress. Your logo of the little bolt is part of her trademark!
She will do everything to keep her weekends and anytime off free so she can be outside. She is really adamant about this. I'm sure Mountain Hardware would be very proud to have her as their Diva.
Nominated by Robert Parsons
Comments (3)
Go Henrietta! Never having met her before, I am not surprised by anything I read. I am a beneficiery of her love for the outdoors and her incredible child-rearing; I am friends with her son. We both live in Alaska and he has been a leader in the outdoors, as well as a steward of the land. He is one of my favorite outdoor adventure partners. So thank you Henrietta, for spreading your enthusiasm and love for the wilderness, and for giving us Eric. And just in case anyone is wondering, he is always equiped with the most appropriate clothing.
Posted by Corrina Batten | December 19, 2007 5:51 PM
Posted on December 19, 2007 17:51
Congratulations!
You deserve this award so much!
I cannot think of a better winner to pick.
You are an inspiration and an absolutely amazing human being. You have taught me independence and determination. With the wilderness as my teacher you have showed me how to overcome, and triumph over life's seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Thank you for all you do for everybody and all the wild divas of the Earth!
Posted by Laura "Diva Jr. " | December 21, 2007 8:01 PM
Posted on December 21, 2007 20:01
I am so proud of you! You truly deserve this and you are an inspiration to so many. Congratulations!Climb the mountains and get their good tidings,nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into the trees. The winds will blow their freshness unto you, and the storms their energy, while cares drop off like autumn leaves.
Posted by Marcy Zeller | December 24, 2007 1:01 PM
Posted on December 24, 2007 13:01