When Marlene arrived in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, she had no idea that a summer job with the YMCA would somehow shape the direction of the rest of her life. On a day in early June, I met Marlene on a trail inside of Rocky Mountain National Park - where she told me her story. I hope you enjoy.

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