Meet An OGExpert: Ally Shepherd
Lindsey Garland
What’s an OGExpert? They’re the folks that huff and puff alongside you in the skin track, give you a yell from the lift, move that pad for you at the climbing gym, share their granola at the summit, or help you change a flat tire at the bike trailhead. They’re us. We’ve done it all, and used pretty much every kind of gear along the way. We live, breathe, and recreate with the community.
NAME
Ally Shepherd - they/them
AGE
24
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Mendon, MA
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING AT OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE?
I have been working here since last year.
WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AT OGE?
I am a Consignment Merchandiser here at OGE.
WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO VERMONT?
I came to Burlington to attend UVM and fell in love with living here! The sense of community, access to outdoor activities, and amazing live music scene are just some of the reasons that I love living here!
WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOUR AREA OF OUTDOOR EXPERTISE?
I would consider camping to be my area of outdoor expertise. I grew up camping with my family and was able to get into backpacking thanks to OGE consignment!
FAVORITE PIECE OF GEAR?
My favorite piece of gear I own is a Pelican roll-top waterproof backpack that I got from OGE consignment years ago. It fits everything I need and comes with me everywhere from work to the beach!
TELL US A FUN FACT ABOUT YOURSELF!
A fun fact about me is that the Great Horned Owl, the American Goldfinch, and the Great Blue Heron are three of my favorite birds!
