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Paving A Path

Paving A Path by Derek MacDonald Randy Strand builds community through snowboarding.Read on Substack

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Powerful Community by Derek MacDonald Local nonprofits strive to provide outdoor opportunities for J...

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Writer, thinker, coffee drinker. Sharing reflections, essays, and podcast episodes on navigating agency, grief, and creativity in daily life.

I started Becoming Unobstructed after 15+ years in marketing, software systems, outdoor education, and leadership development to share all I've learned with others.

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