Sara Lingafelter

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My new gig with Waypoint Outdoor

I’m so completely excited about my new job with Waypoint Outdoor in Seattle, I can hardly stand it.  Here’s the professional version of the news:

Sara Lingafelter Joins Waypoint Outdoor

Sara Lingafelter recently joined Waypoint Outdoor as a Field Service Representative.  Sara is better known in the outdoor industry as TheClimberGirl on Twitter, and the climber and writer behind RockClimberGirl.com.

After a starting her career in the tech sector, Sara became an attorney and has practiced law and worked in environmental policy since graduating from Seattle University in 2005.  Over the last two years, she’s become increasingly involved in the outdoor industry through social media, participation in events, and writing for her own blog and for other industry publications.

“I’m just so excited to come to work every day,” Sara said about her career change.  “The most important factor to me in a job is the team I get to work with.  The team at Waypoint, and the larger family of great people I get to work with at our brands, made the decision to transition into this role very easy.”

In addition to other special projects, Sara’s work as a Field Service Representative will be focused mostly on education and relationship-building with shop staff in the Northwestern U.S.

“Sara’s wide ranging background and skills will provide value to Waypoint and our brands.  We’re excited to have her on board, and look forward to having her as a member of our team.” said Bob Holding, co-owner of Waypoint Outdoor.

Sara will be bringing her social media background to work to better serve customers and brands, and to continue building relationships in the industry.  Connect with Sara at work and on the road via Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/waypointroadwarrior.  She can also be reached via email at sara@waypointoutdoor.com, and will be based in Waypoint’s Seattle headquarters.

Waypoint Outdoor, owned by Bob Holding and Jim Purdy, is based in Seattle, WA.  Waypoint represents Arc’Teryx, KEEN, Solio, Suunto, Vasque and Waterbox in the Pacific Northwest.

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Waypoint Outdoor

1434 Elliott Ave W #B

Seattle, WA  98119

206.781.1984

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