AESON WALTON
5-YEAR SOUTH LAKE TAHOE PARTICIPANT

For a long-time, Aeson described himself as an “inside kid”. To Aeson, the outdoors represented an intimidating space that was uncomfortable and unknown. However, over several years with SOS, Aeson has embraced the outdoors as not only a place to recreate but as a space for community, growth, and opportunity. “Aeson is a great young person to have in our South Lake program,” says South Lake Program Manager, Morgan Edwards, “he always comes to program days with a positive attitude and a willingness to try new things. His positivity is infectious and you can really see it uplift the kids in his group.” This winter is Aeson’s first season as a Jr. Mentor and provides the opportunity for him to connect with younger participants who might view the outdoors in the same way that Aeson once did. “I believe Aeson to be a really cool ‘outside kid’, and a funny, brave, compassionate, intelligent young man,” says Edwards, “I am so excited to watch him put his SOS leadership skills to use and continue to grow as he mentors the next generation of SOS youth this season.”