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August 7th, 2018

Someone who inspires me as an athlete is my friend @bowmankf. We are both on @Strava, and I always notice her fast times, especially on backcountry ski segments.This winter, I asked Kate to team up with me to compete in the Wasatch Powderkeg skimo team race, which also happened to be national championships. Neither of us had ever done a skimo team race before, but we worked seamlessly as a team, pushing each other when we needed it. The course had 6 climbs with around 8000’ of climbing over 14 miles. We ended up winning the female team race and became 2018 US Ski Mountaineering Female Team National Champions.I’d like to #GiveKudos to Kate for being a fierce competitor and inspiring me to push myself a little harder. I hope we can team up for another race this winter! Photo: @westonshirey

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August 5th, 2018

When we make ourselves vulnerable to nature, we open up our hearts to each other. I am still reeling from the excitement of my little brother’s wedding, @w_gleich to his best friend, @brittgold2 this weekend on top of Hidden Peak. Welcome to the family, Brittany! I had the unique honor of officiating their wedding. It was my first time officiating and I loved being of service to the couple to make the ceremony true to who they are. I tried to be focused and present during the short time I had together with my family, so I let the professional photographer do her thang! I’ll probably share one or two more photos when we get the edit. May their love remind us all to celebrate the love and friendship in our own lives! #GoldNGleich

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July 30th, 2018

Photo and caption by @sav.cummins: “Rosie the Riveter said ‘we can do it’ to ask women to rise up, and prove to men that we can do whatever men can do. She encouraged women to ‘not be afraid to be themselves’ while fighting for women’s rights during the 1940’s. Rosie was described as masculine, she wore men's clothes and did a mans job, however she wore lipstick to represent her feminine side. This photo of @heather_lightfoot on Split Beaver (5.10b) was inspired by Rosie the Riveter to show our appreciation for the strong, beautiful, non fictional women who are spreading the mantra that ‘we CAN do it.’———————Last week, I was in Squamish taking part in the #squamishexposed event. I was paired up with two climbers and given 48 hours to shoot photos, one day to edit hand in a slide show and present to a crowed. They’re currently running a ‘People’s Choice’ vote with one image from each photographer.” Vote for her image via the link below or in my profile: https://www.mountainlifemedia.ca/2018/07/vote-now-arcteryx-squamish-exposed-peoples-choice/

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July 29th, 2018

Switching gears from going fast and light to slow and heavy to prepare for my next big objective. In September, @rob.lea and I are heading to climb and ski Cho Oyu, the sixth highest peak in the world. Going to the Himalayas has been a lifelong dream for me, and I’m stoked that we’re finally doing it! Yesterday, we loaded up our packs with 40lbs and hiked up the mountain to build power in the legs for what’s ahead. Stay tuned for more! #ChoFoSho #rapidascent #MountainsAreForEveryoneSpecial shout out to @lekiusa, who makes my poles and gloves. Leki was my first sponsor many years ago, and I’m so grateful for their support. I highly recommend their trekking and ski poles for all of you active mountain people. It saves the knees.

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July 24th, 2018

Over 300,000 vertical human/bicycle powered feet ascended so far in 2018 (91,440 m). It’s not a record, yet keeping track keeps me motivated and gets me outside. Because when I’m in these places, I feel I can be the best version of myself. It’s easy to forget that nature is not a place we go. We are nature. I’ve always had to make time outside a priority in my life. Without it, I waste away. The mountains feed my soul. @KEEN #keenambassador Photo: @crossroadstudios

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