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Brandon Blagg
I grew up in Dublin TX and graduated from Baylor university in 2000 with a B.A. in Communication Studies. After working in Dallas for several years, I grew tired of the hustle and bustle of the city life and returned to Waco for grad school (M.A. Communication Studies 2008). My favorite activities include backpacking and camping with my wife Kristi, son Fischer and dog Jake. I also like to load up our bikes and fishing poles and camp and travel in our old airstream. When I am on a bike I split time between road and mountain biking (especially around Cameron Park) and like to dream of being fit and fast one day. My favorite current products are my Dansko clogs, Patagonia R1 Hoody and my Osprey Talon 44. If I could do more of anything it would be skiing. |
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Fischer Blagg
I’m little, but I can be found hanging around the shop in the afternoon a few days every week. I took my first trip to Colorado when I was about four months old and have been to the mountains about four different times and like it more each time I go. My dad said he is going to take me skiing pretty soon, and I’m excited. My favorite things are keys, milk and my little car that my dad pushes me on. Look for me to be working the register when I get older. |
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Bradley Swann
I grew up in Waco and after a brief stint as an aggie, i matured and moved home to attend Baylor. My favorite hobbies are skiing, climbing and mountain biking. My favorite recent purchase is my Patagonia R2 jacket and my Black Diamond haul bag. |
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Allison Rodgers
I'm a Kentucky native, translated here in Texas against my better judgement. I'm currently a student at Truett Theological Seminary and have been working at The Bear Mountain as well. I love the outdoors and spending time enjoying nature. My favorite recent purchase is my MSR reactor. |
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Emily Hile
I began working at an outdoor shop back home in Arkansas when I was 16. I came to school at Baylor upon graduation and started working at The Bear Mountain in January 2009. I like to ski, hike, camp, hammock and ride my bicycle a bit. As the resident fashion expert, I help pick out a lot of our Women's clothing and footwear. I love my Eno hammock and Patagonia baggies. |
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Matthew C. Bates
I grew up in Austin, TX before coming to Baylor. After two degrees, i'm still here in good ole Waco. I am one of the original staff of the store and love working here. My areas of expertise include hiking, backpacking, climbing, trail running and five-fingers. |