About Pinnacle Pursuit
A Life in the Mountains
Some people discover the mountains later in life.
For me, they have always been home.
I grew up in Montana and spent most of my younger years outdoors. Scouting trips, hunting seasons, long hikes, and work on ranches all pushed me deeper into the mountains. Over time I learned how to move through country where the terrain and weather demand your attention.
I spent several seasons working on a guest ranch leading horseback rides, hiking trips, and outdoor excursions. Later I guided hunters in the fall and continued spending as much time as possible in the backcountry.
Most of what I know about the mountains didn’t come from manuals. It came from time — thousands of miles of it.
Along the way I also spent years studying climbing and mountaineering. Montana’s granite peaks have a way of teaching you how to move carefully through steep terrain. I spent many of my college years learning how to navigate those kinds of places safely.
Today I continue to expand my training in wilderness safety and emergency response so the people traveling with me are in capable hands.
The Moment That Stuck With Me
When I was younger I was on a backpacking trip deep in the mountains.
We had hiked nearly twenty miles that day and were making our way back toward camp sometime after midnight. At one point we came to a fork in the trail and stopped to rest. I sat down on a log and looked up at the sky.
It was completely quiet. No wind. No sound. Just the mountains and a sky full of stars.
Sitting there in the dark I felt something I had never felt before — a kind of peace that’s hard to explain unless you’ve experienced it.
In that moment I realized something simple.
I felt at home out there.
Since then I’ve spent a lot of time in the mountains and that feeling still shows up every now and then. It’s part of what convinced me that guiding people into the backcountry was something worth doing.
Learning the Mountains
The mountains have a way of teaching you things if you spend enough time in them.
You learn to pay attention. You learn patience. You learn respect for terrain and weather.
You also learn that the farther you get from towns and roads, the quieter the world becomes.
That quiet is something most people don’t experience very often anymore.
Part of what I enjoy about guiding is watching people slow down once they get out there.
Guiding
Today I run Pinnacle Pursuit and guide small expeditions into Montana’s backcountry.
On these trips I handle the route planning, camps, logistics, and cooking. The pack goats carry much of the camp gear, which allows us to travel deeper into the mountains while still keeping camp comfortable.
My job is simple.
Get people into incredible country safely, take care of the details, and make sure everyone leaves with an experience worth remembering.
Some people come for the challenge.
Others come because they need a break from the noise of everyday life.
Either way, the mountains usually take care of the rest.
Experience
- Montana native with lifelong backcountry experience
- Eagle Scout with extensive wilderness travel background
- Former guest ranch guide leading horseback rides and outdoor trips
- Hunting guide with deep knowledge of wildlife and mountain terrain
- First Aid and Emergency Response certified
- Extensive experience traveling in steep alpine and granite terrain
An Invitation
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to spend a few days in Montana’s backcountry — away from roads, crowds, and schedules — you’re welcome to come see it for yourself.
I’ll handle the rest.
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