UpaCreekwithNeil
From a flooded logging town beneath a hydroelectric dam to summits of the world’s highest peaks, Up a Creek with Neil brings you real stories from people who’ve lived boldly.
Hosted by Neil Amondson—a former high-climber, legislator, and global wanderer—this podcast dives into life’s turning points, unexpected adventures, and the wisdom that comes from experience.
You’ll hear from guests who’ve topped Everest, rebuilt after loss, and found meaning in places most never go.
Family-friendly, unfiltered, and rich with grit and humor—this is real life, well told.
UpaCreekwithNeil
Bonus Episode - "Moving Forward After Loss" with Les and Sandy Moore
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Les and Sandy Moore’s story is one of heartbreak transformed into purpose. In 2011, their teenage son Matt died in a tragic Boy Scout swimming accident — a moment that forever changed their family’s path. In the years since, they have turned unimaginable loss into a mission of compassion, helping others navigate grief and rediscover meaning when the unthinkable happens. Sandy, a mother and volunteer known for her strength and empathy, speaks openly about grief as both a wound and a teacher — a companion on the long road toward healing. Les, an attorney and community leader, brings perspective shaped by faith and a quiet steadiness that has guided countless others through their own seasons of loss.
Together, they have chosen not to let sorrow define them but to let love lead them — honoring Matt’s memory by showing up for others in pain, reminding us all that hope can survive even our hardest days. Now spending winters at Outdoor Resort Palm Springs (ORPS), the Moore's bring grace, humor, and deep perspective to every conversation — living proof that light can return, one day and one step at a time. “Moving forward doesn’t mean leaving grief behind — it means carrying love with you.”
