TRI Mountaineering
Give it a TRI with 3Ts: Time, Teamwork & Transformation.
Who We Are
TRI Mountaineering is a faith-based wilderness outdoor adventure backpacking company that focuses on guiding youth and adults on outdoor excursions, teaching the fundamentals of backpacking. Its mission and vision encompasses building confidence, improving skills, leadership, team building, and appreciation and respect for the outdoors and developing a deeper relationship with God.
TRI Mountaineering’s philosophy is to “Give it a TRI with 3Ts: T-ime, T-eamwork & T-ransformation.” The mission behind TRI Mountaineering is to have individuals step out of their comfort zone, to challenge themselves, develop outdoor skills and explore the wonders of the outdoors.
These 3Ts applications are the keys to experiencing a great adventure in the outdoors. First is TIME. The goal is to take TIME away to reflect, reprioritize and to rejuvenate. Also, what better way to spend TIME with our Heavenly Father than in the mountains of His creation. Psalm 46:10, says, “Be still and know that I am God.”
The 2nd component is TEAMWORK. Working together as a team, “as one” is important to a successful adventure. Another reason is to come together is to build each other up in our walk with God through the power of the Holy Spirit. Proverbs 27:17 states, “As iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another.”
The final achievement is TRANSFORMATION. To come out as a different and better person than coming in. Romans 12:2 says, “Let us no longer be conformed to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of our mind so that we can test and prove what is good, acceptable, perfect will of God.”
Meet the Team
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Founder / CEO
I am currently a full-time Cardiac Nurse for over 20 years, but also the CEO and guide for TRI Mountaineering. God has given me an absolute love and passion for the outdoors and being in His creation while providing for others the opportunity to embrace it as well. There is something especially unique and amazing about winter backpacking. I have been guiding individuals and groups, including a wide range of individuals from children to adults, for the past 29 years.
I have taken my 2 wonderful sons, MD and Andrew, since they were 5 years old, summer and winter backpacking. My lovely wife, Melody, has supported me through all these years and could not have done them without her by my side, even though she does not come on these adventures, but works behind the scenes.
I also lead weekly day hikes on the weekends for a local healthcare company just for fun and to get the staff connected through nature.
I enjoy other activities like, mountain biking, SUP, surfing, disc golf, skateboarding, and rock climbing.
I am a former triathlete and trained at an ½ Ironman level, then coached my children and others. I am still involved with triathlons and other athletic events as a volunteer director medical tents. I love being involved in the community.
Please join me on one of these incredible and life-changing adventures.
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