Steve Nicholson, II

 Welcome to Awe, Nice! where we highlight moments of wonder while working outdoors. This week, I'm airing another moment recounted by Steve Nicholson, a division supervisor on the Stoner Mesa fire, here in southwestern Colorado. Steve was able to get away from fire work for a while and was spending time back home in Montana. It was a hot fall, with temperatures approaching 90, and the woods, he said, were really loud because everything was dry and crackly as you moved through. Steve was archery hunting and it made things challenging. Often it's difficult to squeeze Awe, Nice recollections into segments that are under 10 minutes. It's like stuffing a sleeping bag into a stuff sack. So much good stuff. In this case, what I had to edit, was that Steve spent many more days hunting to no avail. He told me he often hikes 10 to 12 miles over a day, with vertical climbs as much as 2,000 feet. That's some serious dedication and enthusiasm, and as many hunters have told me, it's not all about what you end up putting in the freezer.  Awe, Nice! welcomes interviewees. If you have a moment you experienced while working outside and would like to share it, contact us here. Our music is by my friend, Forrest Van Tuyl. You can find a link and a donate button here. Keep your eyes, ears, and mind open. Until next time.