Loving this little profile of Crystal Mountain Resort local Dan Hogan aka Tele Dan.  Tele Dan has gone from medic in the military to a protector of Washington State’s high country. Dan spends his summers quietly collecting trash left on his home mountain in hopes that his children’s children will get to experience the same beauties and joys as he experiences. This guy is the man. Be more like Tele Dan!

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....