For nearly 50 years, Patagonia has given a damn about people and the environment.

And through that work, they've learned that knowledge is foundational, transcending

physical space and nodding generations together.

Knowledge invites change and forms the bedrock of communities.

In a new series of stories, Patagonia brings us the voices of elders, young people, mentors

and teachers.

Stories grounded in wild places and activism.

Knowledge is a vessel to be shared, kept, evolved and passed on.

Find more at Patagonia.com slash stories.

You're listening to The Derbacteria, a production of Duck Tape Then Beer, with additional support

from Kuat Racks because you love your bike, athletic greens, the daily drink for a healthier

you, and kicking horse coffee, wake up and kick ass.

Hey everyone, just a quick heads up.

This episode contains a mention of sexual assault.

The taste of sprinkles and telemuk ice cream, bubbled up in the back of my throat as I leaned

my body against the staircase.

My feet braced for stability on the light sand, gently dusting the concrete.

I had my eyes fixed on a haystack rock, just south of Cannon Beach, Oregon, trying my

best not to create a rainbow Jackson Pollock on the sidewalk.

This had become my usual routine.

Binge, purge, be touched and healed by the salty air and ever greens, then retreat home.

Praying only the sea stars saw my tears.

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