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People of Â鶹ֱ²¥: Meet Jay Harris

I used to go rock climbing in Kentucky every year when I was a student.

After we finished our exams, we’d all get into a car and go down to Kentucky and do a week-long climbing trip.

We did what’s called multi-pitch climbing, which means you go up one pitch and then you belay your partner up from the ground to you, and then you repeat that process.

We got to a really cool scenic spot almost at sunset. We were up probably 140 feet or so, and there were a lot of valleys and trees and rock cliffs.

That was definitely a memorable moment, seeing the landscape then. You get to repel down and look behind you at the sunset. It was really, really cool.

Dreams of the NHL… or driving a Zamboni

I love anything and everything sports.

Recently, I was even fortunate enough to teach Fitness and Wellness to students in two different programs.

It was truly an amazing experience getting to introduce topics I am passionate about and having the added benefit of physical activity integrated in the courses.

I’m a huge outdoors sports fanatic.

Hockey, certainly, when I was growing up. My dream was to be an NHL player for the . If that didn’t work, a driver.

I also do lots of mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing. I’ll do anything, honestly, that gets me outdoors.

Looking outside right now, I’m getting ready to get my snowshoes out. I cannot wait to start snowshoeing.

I don’t hate seeing snow outside, I just get excited about more stuff I can do outdoors. I like all four seasons.

Being active clears your head. You’re not really focused on anything else. That, for me, is a stress reliever.

If I can get out and ride my bike, it’s just pure joy and enjoyment.

Jay Harris, Student Systems Support Officer at Â鶹ֱ²¥ and alumnus of Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Recreation and Leisure Services and Business Administration programs.

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