Meet the OnwardUP Team
With our current combined experience in the outdoor industry, our OnwardUP team numbers continue to grow! We thought it would be a great time to (re)introduce ourselves to all of you. We are OnwardUP, but who are the faces behind the name?
You all know we forge connections and partnerships that enable elevated outdoor experiences. With focus on character, entrepreneurialism and a high-level of experience, in a variety of outdoor and business environments, our team is able to focus on the fine details of servicing our dealers and creating growth for our vendors. We are a dedicated crew, with compassionate hearts.
…but how cold is too cold? Where did we grow-up? What music makes us rock-out and what makes us laugh the most? What the heck did we do before we joined the OnwardUP team?
Hey everyone, meet Dylan Nott, our next highlighted team member in our Meet the OnwardUP Team social series. We asked Dylan some skill testing questions and here’s what he said to say!
Read more below!
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Any fun nicknames?
“N/A”
(I don’t believe this answer – Bexx)
Where do you reside?
“Squamish, BC”
What is your job title at OnwardUP?
“Sales and Outreach Representative”
How would you describe your role at OnwardUP?
“I get to hang out with great people and talk about cool gear all day. So I would describe it as the best.“
How long have you been a team member?
“9 Months!”
Share with us how you got into the outdoor industry?
“My first gig in the outdoor industry was selling road bikes in Ottawa, and I worked as a canoe guide, camp director, and in specialty retail before landing at OnwardUP.”
Do you have a mentor?
“My friend and roommate Nick has taught me most of what I needed to get started living and playing safely outside! Thanks Nick!”
What’s your ideal work-life balance?
“Hopefully a nice mix of both – I get lots of stoke from work but want to have enough energy to push myself in the off time too.”
What can always make you feel better after a bad day?
“A little activity and a little food makes the world better.”
How do you like to spend your free time?
“Like lots of folks I love to climb, ski, and ride my bike. But I love to cook, too, especially things that take a very long time or require me to ferment something. I love to read historical non-fiction too!”
What is your biggest irrational fear?
“Moths!”
What do you feel most passionate about?
“Being kind to each other.”
Book / podcast recommendations?
“Indian Horse – Richard Wagemese / The Wager – David Grenn”
One thing you have learnt in the mountains that you wish everyone knew?
“It’s all about the people! Adventures are great but the best ones happen with the people who you really want to be out there with.”
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
“I’m a night bird and early owl.”
What type of music are you into?
“Hip hop, bluegrass, soul, folk”
What’s your favourite way to spend a day off?
“An early start with a coffee and book, and then a big day of climbing.”
Upcoming adventure plans, you’d like to share?
“A quick rip to Red Rocks over the holidays! Stoked!”
What is the best concert you have ever been to?
“Great Big Sea x 5…”
What’s the one item of clothing you couldn’t live without?
“Capilene Air leggings, five years going strong!”
A value you feel you align with, with OnwardUP’s values
“I get a ton of value from strong relationships and the best part of this agency is getting to meet a ton of great people!”
What keeps you going?
“Tomorrow’s coffee.”
Favourite place within walking distance of your house?
“The Smoke Bluffs or the Estuary”
Activity of choice?
“Climbing – preferably trad, but any kind will do!”
A Highlight from last year?
“The Spearhead with the gang!”
What’s one piece of gear that is always in your backpack and why?
“Swift RL – it’s the best I’ve ever used, and it’s saved me a long walk out in the dark more than once!”
How cold is too cold?
“-35, according to a camp I used to work for…”
If you weren’t working for OnwadUP, what would you be doing?
“The dream would be to own a coffee shop and make sweet coffees all day!”
