Why I decided to pursue a life of adventure

When I moved to Colorado from Alabama, I didn't know anyone. I had three flight attendant roommates and I quickly found out that I didn't get along particularly well with any of them. Who they were in training, was not who they were when it came to living together. I didn't have much money so I found the one thing that was always free to do in Colorado - hike. The outdoors became my escape from my roommates and literally grounded me from my otherwise crazy life up in the sky. I met my (now) husband several months later and he and I started hiking together as well and he introduced me to my first Colorado 14ers (a peak with a prominence of over 14,000 feet of which Colorado has 58). Hiking quickly became my passion and beyond that I loved sharing my new hobby with others. I started planning 14er hiking and camping trips for our friends and I'd charge ahead on the mountain...energized by the fresh air and excitement of leading a group. Several years later I turned my love of hiking into a business by combining adventure and yoga into a retreat format. I also have a love for photography and so, when people would see my photos, they would want to adventure with me. Of course, I didn't have time to arrange adventures for everyone so, charging for my time became a way I could travel, hike and get paid to explore. My first retreat I hosted was in Telluride in 2014 and I learned so much from the experience. I didn't have a website or logo or even a way to take payments other than checks. What you see today....from this website to my photos is a culmination of years of hard work and bringing my dreams to light.

Where do I see myself in 5 years? Hopefully right here on the edge of a cliff overlooking a beautiful valley. Full of wonder and excitement and knowing I've got a great group of clients joining me.