ABOUT apragmaticminimalist

Professional educator, accomplished adventurer and celebrated storyteller Michael Ackerman hails from Colorado’s Western Slope. Embodying over two decades of professional backcountry experience, expert technical skills and hard-earned wilderness wisdom, Michael has made his mark as one of the preeminent adventure guides and outdoor instructors in the American West.

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When he’s not in the backcountry or traviling remote roads in the Artic Fox, Ackerman can be found producing digital art; utilizing writing, photography, audio and video pieces to share his story and the stories of others. Michael's work has appeared in print and digital publications world wide.

 

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