Our Family
Jim Lewis
"It is amazing to look back and see how every moment in my life has brought me to where I am right now," says Jim, husband to Terri and father to Ella and James. After 20+ years as a Dallas Police Officer, a short stint with a yacht logistics company sailing boats throughout the Carribean, two years working in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania, Jim is passionate about fully living in the Dash and raising a family that respects and embraces the outdoors and adventure.
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Jim enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing, sailing, overlanding, and spending time with family and friends. In Jim's words, "The only thing better than a new adventure, is sharing it with people you love. That special time around the campfire telling stories and reliving the moment fuels my love for the outdoors and the people we share life with."
Terri Lewis
Terri will simply describe herself as this, "I love the mountains, I love color, and I love cool weather., especially the snow. Its really that simple." But, her love for the outdoors goes WAY farther. Terri loves tight trails confined by towering aspens. Her favorite way to view a spectacular setting is to be up close and accompanied by a tight band of fellow travelers rather than the masses. While on the trail, her playlist includes the sound of the wind, the crunch of ancient stone under mud-terrains, and the laughter of her family.
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Terri has a gift for planning and organization, believes FIRMLY in the need for "a place for everything and everything in its place," and is the first of the Lewis's to spot an "out-of-the-way" attraction and proclaim all the merits for why the family MUST NOT MISS IT!
Ella Lewis
At 15, Ella is soon to be the newest driver in the family. Ella loves exploring new places, has the friendliest smile in a crowd, and is always eager for adventure. Ella is a talented piano player, loves music, and has an exceptional eye for both video and photography.
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Ella is a self-professed Trekkie, loves star-gazing, and intends to pursue her dream of joining the ranks of NASA and "boldly go where no man (or woman) has gone before." Although an engaging conversationalist in person, she also maintains the ability to text at a velocity that could easily cripple all but the most robust networks.
James Lewis
James is the family problem solver. His ability to quickly assess a challenge, improvise with limited resources, and come up with creative solutions is an invaluable resource any time the family is afield. At 12 years of age, James' favorite past times lie squarely split (or perhaps slightly skewed) between video games and adventure. He loves a good contest of anything capable of establishing a victor and heaven help you if you find yourself in a Fortnite match against JRLNitro! In both intellectual endeavors and sporting matches, both his reflexes and his wit are lightning quick. Like Ella, James also has an eye for photography and his pictures capture the world in a way that the rest of us usually miss.
Piper
Piper is our mostly black lab. She is 9 years old, is incredibly intelligent, and loves a good butt rub (right above the tail, you know the spot). Piper has been on every trip, loves the mountains more than the desert, and lives for a good game of fetch.
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Piper understands 35+ commands, has learned not to mess with porcupines, and does NOT understand why baths are a necessary part of life.