I accidentally spent a night stuck in a cold cave, spooning two smelly men, wrapped in a trash bag and climbing rope to stay warm.
About Cy
Cy Whitling illustrates the soft snow and new singletrack he enjoys chasing in the Tetons. When he's not falling off things in the mountains or glued to his sketchbook, he swings a hammer to support his drawing habit. He enjoys bushwhacking, making fun of his stub-tailed dog, and asking people if they know what Idaho's state gem is.
Cy's work
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I accidentally spent a night stuck in a cold cave, spooning two smelly men
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I sing a lot of Taylor Swift while working outside. "
What is the most intense outdoor adventure you've experienced?
I accidentally spent a night stuck in a cold cave, spooning two smelly men, wrapped in a trash bag and climbing rope to stay warm.
How does nature and/or outdoor adventuring inspire your art?
I initially started drawing because I was a photographer and I didn’t want to let the photos I missed escape completely, so I drew them instead. Now I draw the things I love to do in the mountains.
I initially started drawing because I was a photographer and I didn’t want to let the photos I missed escape completely, so I drew them instead. Now I draw the things I love to do in the mountains.
Are there any nature enthusiasts/outdoor adventurists that particularly inspire you?
Anyone who might have limited time to play outside, but still goes out, and makes the absolute most of the time they do have.
Anyone who might have limited time to play outside, but still goes out, and makes the absolute most of the time they do have.
What music accompanies you outdoors?
I don’t listen to much music outside. But on the drive I do love Janelle Monae and Josh Ritter. And I sing a lot of Taylor Swift while working outside.
I don’t listen to much music outside. But on the drive I do love Janelle Monae and Josh Ritter. And I sing a lot of Taylor Swift while working outside.
Favorite meal to eat in the backcountry?
Peachy O’s, or a backcountry charcuterie board.
Peachy O’s, or a backcountry charcuterie board.
What is your most prized piece of gear?
Is a dog a piece of gear? I don’t care, it’s my dog, Jolene.
Is a dog a piece of gear? I don’t care, it’s my dog, Jolene.
What is your favorite place to get outside?
Any little chunk of mountains in Idaho that’s unassuming from the highway but incredible once you get in a few miles.
Any little chunk of mountains in Idaho that’s unassuming from the highway but incredible once you get in a few miles.
If you had to choose: While out and about in nature, would you rather have?
Wine or chocolate?
Chocolate.
Best friend or favorite shoes?
I hate all my shoes, best friend for sure!
Chapstick or blister tape?
Again, I hate all my shoes, blister tape!
Wine or chocolate?
Chocolate.
Best friend or favorite shoes?
I hate all my shoes, best friend for sure!
Chapstick or blister tape?
Again, I hate all my shoes, blister tape!