Personal Training - Gym Owner - Nutritionist - Avid Outdoorsman and fly fishing. Get off the internet and go outside. I do not interact with anonymous accounts.
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I don’t have a lot of followers. But this is the single most important thing I’ve ever posted.
This topic is truly the one of the closest to my heart.
This single thing has been the most impactful on my personal overall health.
All of these images are from my amazing summer here in Utah and I’m happy to share little snapshots of the things that have brought me joy and peace this year.
🏔️ Nature makes us feel small because its vastness makes our worries seem insignificant. We are but a spec of dust, floating in space. But, that’s where the peace comes from.
it reminds us how temporary our problems are compared to the world’s endless beauty. It humbles us and helps us relax, showing us we’re part of something much bigger.
🏔️ Being out in nature boosts our health by reducing stress, improving mood, and enhancing mental clarity.
☀️ The fresh air, sunlight, and physical activity support our immune system, increase energy, and lower blood pressure.
🧠 Nature encourages mindfulness, helping us disconnect from daily distractions and reconnect with our well-being. Immersing yourself into nature is our reset button.
#Utah #MentalHealth #Outdoors #Nature #healthylifestyle #flyfishing #Health
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Jun 15
The big send over the weekend revealed a lot of failing gear.
Time to patch the waders and float tube!
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Jun 14
The champion of the west.
The Colorado cutthroat trout. A historical relic of the past. Fighting till the end.
They evolved in isolation. Different mountain ranges and watersheds created unique populations. They were present when mammoths, giant ground sloths, and other Ice Age animals lived in the region.
Their range crashed dramatically. By the early 1900s, stocking of nonnative trout and human development reduced them to a small fraction of their historic range.
Many anglers catch them without realizing they’re fishing for a fish that has almost disappeared from the state entirely.
Surely one of my favorites. Worth protecting.
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Grass is green. Sky is blue.
A study has found that weightlifting for just two hours a week is linked to a lower risk of early death
The research also found the biggest benefits were among people who combined weight training with activities like running
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More progress on the garage gym!
- got everything more or less into place
- hung the TV & Whiteboard
Next task, mount the mirrors above the dumbbells.
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May 30
Garage home gym update;
How it started vs how’s it going.
Next to come is mirrors, TV, kettlebell rack and sauna!
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May 27
What I did for Memorial Day.
Vs.
What I should’ve done for Memorial Day.
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May 16
Had 20 minutes to look for morel mushrooms this morning.
Didn’t find any, but atleast I found its cousin Verp.
At least I know I’m in the right elevation for when I got more time.
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May 13
Most people overestimate how much their body can change in 1 year.
But dramatically underestimate how different of a person you can be with 2 years of consistency.
The biggest killer of your goals will be lack of patience. Time is key. 🔑
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May 12
Shout out to my wife for being a big back 😉
Most people prioritize the muscles they see in the mirror while undertraining one of the largest muscle groups in the upper body… the back.
Rows, pullups and other pulling movements train a massive amount of muscle at once and play a huge role in overall strength, posture and physique development.
If your goal is building a stronger, more athletic upper body, your back probably deserves more attention than it’s getting.
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May 10
Installed 3 new valves and onto weed barrier for the new privacy screen.
Fill with gravel and then add the Junipers!
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May 10
Friendly reminder that deadlifts aren’t bad for your back.
BAD deadlifts are bad for your back.
If you think you’re going to do an Olympic level lift with zero education on form, execution and a weight outside your range, you deserve to get hurt.
This is one of the reasons why you should be avoiding deadlifting in the gym. Vertebral disc herniation.
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This is about as close as I ever want to be to the wolves in Yellowstone.
Hard pass. These guys freak me out.
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Unpopular opinion:
Closing most of the park for a bear attack is lame. If you’re off the main road in the park you know the risks and should have the necessary precautions to protect yourself.
It’s the wildlife’s home first, you’re just a visitor. At the end of the day, it’s bound to happen. Mother nature doesn’t play, and you should respect that. If you don’t want to take the risks, don’t get off the main road.
Everytime I’m fishing in the park I have a dedicated bear and wolf watcher. Someone who’s full time job is to keep a look out and be on alert.
These hikers are lucky they’re alive, and that it wasn’t the wolves. Wishing them a speed recovery.
(NEWS RELEASE) Hikers injured by bear in Yellowstone National Park
On the afternoon of May 4, two hikers sustained injuries by one or more bears on the Mystic Falls Trail near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.
National Park Service emergency services personnel responded to the incident, and it remains under investigation. No further information is available at this time.
This is the first incident of a bear injuring a person in Yellowstone in 2026. The last time a visitor was injured by a bear in the park was in September 2025. The last human fatality caused by a bear occurred in 2015 in the Lake Village area of the park.
Temporary closures pending completion of investigation
Visit Backcountry Conditions for status and conditions of park trails and backcountry campsites. Hikers and anglers should be aware of temporary closures.
Areas that are closed:
- Fairy Falls Trail north of the Grand Prismatic Overlook
- Sentinel Meadows Trail
- Imperial Meadows Trail
- Fairy Creek Trail
- Summit Lake Trail
- Backcountry campsites OG1, OD1, OD2, OD3, OD4, OD5
- Fishing along the Firehole River and associated tributaries within the closure area
Areas that are open:
- Midway Geyser Basin
- Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail from Fairy Falls Trailhead to the Grand Prismatic Overlook (trail is CLOSED beyond the overlook).
- Black Sand Basin
- Portions of the Firehole River outside of the closure is open to fishing
Stay safe in bear country:
- Stay 100 yards away from bears at all times
- Carry bear spray and know how to use it
- Be alert. See the bear before you surprise it. Watch for fresh tracks, scat, and feeding sites (signs of digging, rolled rocks, torn up logs, ripped open ant hills)
- Make noise
- Hike in groups of three or more people
- Don't hike at dawn, dusk, or at night, when grizzlies are most active
- Don’t run from a bear
Full release with links to sites and high-res map at: go.nps.gov/26008
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Days like these never get old!
I hope y’all are enjoying spring and the dramatic lack of runoff here in the west!
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