Feeling super grateful for the things that have come together to allow me to live my life in this wonderful way: A body that moves well outside, a supportive wife who helps me prioritize my adventures, parents who got me into scouting and encouraged me to pursue an unconventional career, friends who understand that many of our trips are low-key also trainings, and a community full of people who value professional guidance in their outdoor endeavors. 🫶

I’m not ready for ice season to end, but getting down to Gunks today while weather was nasty up north reminded me that climbing rocks is pretty sweet too. Gonna be a great season. Glad to share the day with good people. 🧗

A climber ascends a steep rock face gripping securely against a forested slope background with a winding road visible below amidst bare trees. Person climbing a steep rock face using ropes in a natural outdoor setting with trees and a cloudy sky above. A climber wearing a harness and helmet stands on a rocky ledge, securing a red rope. The scene overlooks a winding road through a leafless, forested landscape. A climber wearing a helmet is ascending a rugged rock face gripping the surface surrounded by sparse green foliage and a steep rocky landscape. A climber secures ropes to a tree on a rocky ledge while overlooking an expansive forested valley under a clear sky. A phone rests on the rock beside the ropes.