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2025: Finding my stride and my limit
If 2023 was the leap of faith and 2024 was the landing, 2025 was the year I finally found my footing. This was the year the “newness” of this lifestyle finally wore off, and the reality set in. For the first time since leaving my software job, I had consistent…
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Photo Reflections of a Summer Guiding Mt. Baker
While I’m currently enjoying sunny, warm Las Vegas, climbing in Red Rocks and working for The Mountain Guides, I recently found myself revisiting my photos from this summer, guiding my first season on Mt. Baker. This post is a gallery of photos, in no particular order, highlighting life on the…
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2025 Ouray Ice Season: Personal Climbing and Guide Training
Here’s a recap as my ice season in Ouray, Colorado comes to an end. Some highlights were working clinics for the All In Ice Festival and the Ouray Ice Festival, completing my AMGA Ice Instructor Course, increasing my physical and mental strength on ice to feel like a solid WI4…
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2024 Recap: My First Year as a Mountain Guide
2024 was a year of significant change and new beginnings. I fully embraced nomadic life, left the tech world behind, and dedicated myself to climbing and guiding. Among the highlights were a summer spent working with AAI, the exciting transition to van life with my partner, and completing important guide…
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