Derek with friends Liz and Royce in Jackson.
Welcome Home Derek! October 29, 2001
First things first. Make sure the guitar still works.
Derek with Mom and Dad at Thanksgiving, 2001.
Derek worked for the summer in Jackson, Wyoming. He worked along with two friends at Teton Mountaineering. They spent most of their spare time kayaking and climbing. We managed to get up to visit once and these are some of the photos. For family pictures of this trip click here.
Derek in front of Jenny Lake with Teewinot in the background.
Here is Derek paddling a raft on the Snake River along with me and some of my brother, Craig's, family. For more rafting pictures click here.
Here's what three boys who are used to sleeping in the back of a van do when Mom and Dad have a motel room.
Derek's Band, MCU (Mobile Command
Unit) performing at a benefit for
Women that Rock in Jackson
Derek performing in Jackson
One of Derek's interests is music. He plays guitar and banjo.
Derek served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was in the Texas Houston Mission for 2 years from September 1999 through October 2001.
Derek trying to stay cool in the Texas summer.
Derek, Down on the Bayou.