Tryon Daily Bulletin: Eric Crosby leading youth to new heights, challenges

“When Eric Crosby was growing up in Polk County, hiking and other outdoor activities were not part of his world. However, before graduating from Polk County High School in 2007, he became involved (‘very little,’ he modestly claimed) with the school’s Outdoor Leadership program, which included rock-climbing, which he liked. He and friends also began the PCHS snowboarding program, which continues today. Shortly after graduating from PCHS, Crosby experienced a three-month semester at the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in Wyoming.”

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