Orvis Corporate Headquarters in Sunderland, Vermont.
Last week’s trip up to the hills of Vermont was not just a jaunt to explore new territory, as some of you may have guessed.
I am thrilled (beyond thrilled, really) to announce that I’ve been hired as the new outdoor copywriter for Orvis. I’ll be covering the fly fishing and shooting categories, everything from catalogs to web copy to merchandise tags and the like. And, yes, I’ll be moving once more (and the last time for several years!) to Orvis HQ in southern Vermont.
The Orvis team completely blew me away during my visit. I’ve always believed certain places and people have a particular feel, just as we each have our own “tribes” – people who think alike. One day with the Orvis team showed me I had found a tribe I could tuck in to, enjoy life with and get some serious work done.
The fly fishing industry as a whole has been kind of funny like that. I did not become a journalist with the intent to focus on the world of fly fishing, but somehow it roped me in and hasn’t let go.
And I find I’m kind of okay with that.
So, I will be camping out in Austin and finishing up some work here through the new year, and then driving myself and the Fire Girl Suby through uncharted territory to Vermont. It’s a lot of logistics to work through in three weeks – especially with the holidays – and I have no doubt time will fly.
Here’s to new adventures, new friends, and an industry that keeps drawing me back. I’m thankful for each and every opportunity that comes my way.
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Jessica, this is exciting news. We wish you all the luck in the world as you explore opportunities in the east. Also, we hope to see you before you leave. Your grandparents!
Thanks! No doubt you’ll see me before I head out. I’ll make a point of it. Hope you both are well.
Congratulations and Huzzah!! You’ll do wonderful things in a new part of the world.
Thank you. Huzzah indeed!
Congrats on you new position. I’m sure you’ll be great at it. If you ever do some work in the Raleigh area, holler at me.
Hey Kevin, Thanks much! I’m looking forward to exploring all over the east coast; no doubt I’ll be in Raleigh one of these days. I’ll look you up.
Congrats! Now you have to go Mount Washington and see the White mountains! Enjoy!
Thanks, Ray! Lots to explore…
Congrats! That is fantastic a real job,steady income,and working for one of the greatest toy stores ever,when you get settled maybe you will more time to write, keep all of us posted
Best Victor
Thanks, Victor. Yes, it will be a bit of a change of pace for me, and one I’m looking forward to. 🙂 Look soft more tales coming soon, both on here and on ChiWulff.
Take care and Marry Christmas!
It sounds like you will need a new rod. Which Sage piece are interests you? Just kidding. Orvis has many great products and a rich history. I read the book!
Ron, the list is long and growing longer. 😉 Hope you’re well and that I can see you in the store before I head out of Austin!
Merry Christmas!
Congrats! Sorry to see you leave this side of the country, but it sounds like a great new adventure.
Thanks, Chris. My roots are in Montana and no doubt I’ll be back some day. Certainly to visit, chase stories and shoot images. In the meantime, enjoy Missoula and have an awesome winter!
It’s been said many times, but once more, congratulations. Even though you only spent one summer here in Montana, its almost a story of … local girl does good.
Aw, Les, I’m a Montana girl. Kalispell. And thanks. Not sure about a local girl doing good, but I’m trying. 🙂
You take care… I look forward to reading more posts on your blog!
Merry Christmas.
Oops! With all of your worldly travels, I thought you were from somewhere else. Regardless, you still done good, it’s a great opportunity to advance your career. Have fun!
Thanks for stopping by the blog.
And…Merry Christmas from home.
No worries in the least. I do hold tight to my Montana roots, though. 🙂 It was nice to be working in home territory this past summer.
Take care and stay warm up there.
Congratulations! Orvis seems like a great company to work for, keep us updated.
-Ron
Thanks, Ron. I was certainly impressed during my visit. I looks forward to teaming with them.
Take care.
I’ll look forward to posts about the northeast (I used to live there). Vermont is a great spot, nice in its own right but also within striking distance of a lot of water. You’ve got a swath from New York, to Quebec, over to Maine within a day’s drive.
A great road trip would be to head east through the White Mountains (lovely), all the way to the Grand Lake Stream in Maine. Stop there, at Weatherby’s, and fish for landlocked salmon and smallmouth. Stop at Lubec and Campobello Island. Then turn north into NB and head for Nova Scotia!
Dang. I just made myself miss the northeast…
Hey John, thanks for your note. I am very much looking forward to exploring the area – everything will be new for me up there! I feel I could spend several years alone simply exploring, camera and rod at hand. And I’m all for road trip ideas! Keep them coming. 🙂
Next time you are up in the northeast, give me a shout! Hope you have a lovely new year.
Congrats Jess! You will no doubt leave your mark at Orvis.They are lucky to have you. It was great having you back in Austin for a short stint. cheers
Thanks so much, Nicole! It was great being back, even for a short while, and I have no doubt I’ll be back to visit my ATX family sometime down the road. 🙂 Hope it’s an awesome 2014 for you guys!
I’ve loved being part of the Backwoods team over the past few years – awesome people. Keep rockin’ it!
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