James Thuline

Meet James Thuline: Pacific Northwest Logging Life and the Boots that Keep Him Comfy 

For most people, a 3:00 a.m. wake-up sounds like punishment. For James Thuline, it’s just the start of another day doing what he loves - cutting timber deep in the rugged, rainy forests of the Pacific Northwest. 

James is part of a crew that logs both commercial and state-owned lands, an often unseen but essential job that keeps industries moving and forests managed.  

“Every day brings something a little different,” he says. “We wake up early, grab our coffee, and hit the road in the crummy - That’s logger slang for the crew bus or work truck, in case you’re not from around here.” 

After a 1.5 to 2.5 hour ride, James and his crew reach the strip, the designated cutting area. By daybreak, the saws are humming, no matter the weather. Rain, snow, or hail is the norm and regardless of the conditions, they will cut timber for 6–7 hours, all on foot and difficult terrain. So footwear becomes an essential part of his everyday life - both on the job and off.  

Georgia Boot found James the way most brands do these days - through social media. But this wasn’t just a marketing match. Georgia Boot has been a family tradition for the Thuline family. Shared James, “My family has used Georgia Boots since well before I was born.” 

James’s go-to pair? The Georgia Romeo. “It’s the staple of the Northwest. Perfect for chores around the homestead and comfortable to slip on after a long day’s work.”