Trail Journal — Start Up

The summer of 2016, Phoenix and I summited our tenth 14er together. He was 10 years old. I knew it would be his last big mountain, but it wasn’t going to be the last of our adventures together. Throughout 2017 we set out on beautiful hikes (that did not include a 5,000 foot elevation gain). We found a new enjoyment in shorter trails that were much easier on Phoenix’s arthritis. It was important for us to find a balance between keeping him active but not overdoing it. When preparing for a mammoth of a mountain, I would get a large...

"Being passionate about something is not always easy, but that's what elevates it from being merely a hobby." I'm learning a lot this past year. A lot about what it means to make a hard commitment and allowing your passion to drive you and see it through. A lot about what it takes to make dreams come true.It takes grit, dedication and patience, and then some more grit. But it's worth it. While I'm sure everyone struggles with self-doubt now and again, starting a small business really makes you confront this head on. There is a saying, "You are your...