First and foremost; I am a father of two. The most incredible two aspects of my life are my kids. They inspire me and take me to new summits daily. I have been many things in this life yet none are as rewarding as being the parent to these two innocent lives. My love for the mountains, and the life they provide, started when I began climbing around 1995. I spent many years as a guide and found the experience rewarding and fulfilling. I am a man who is passionate for all which I hold dear and love. I am a defender of hope and love and believe that life is full of both. The beauty in life is finding those moments that collectively gather in our souls and hanging onto those very moments. The unending pursuit of these moments is a journey full of excitement and adventure. The simple things in this life astonish me on a daily basis. I believe in second chances and UNENDING hope. We are surrounded by so much which we routinely take for granted. I have loved in this life and have lost that love. I have hoped but will never lose hope for a better tomorrow. These words I wear on my chest: Dum Spiro Spero