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I'm Daniel and I like to build stuff... shred the gnar... run on rocks...

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ABOUT ME

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My Passion

WHAT DRIVES ME?

Hey, I’m Daniel and I really like building things, solving problems, and learning random things. I built my first company in high school, followed by 5 more over the course of the last 11 years, with 2 exits. Not all of them worked out, but the process has taught me a few things about forestry, healthcare, marketing, and, most importantly, how important it is for me to never stop discovering/learning.

Beyond trying to tackle big problems with untraditional solutions, my curiosity and passion for discovery have brought me to really appreciate the outdoors, where I love connecting with others with similar values while recharging myself.

Sharing my learnings is something I’m always stoked to do, and believe that passing stories and ideas along is what keeps our world moving forwards. So feel free to hit me up if you think I can help you build, or if you’re just genuinely curious about anything!

- Daniel ✌️

MiniTaur10K 2023 | 2nd Age Group, 12th Overall
Pikes Peak Marathon 2023 | 6:19:35

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Norrøna | GORE-TEX | HydraPak | Myodetox | Strava | STYRKR | Zag Skis

Day 155: Put a bib on for the first time since sur

Day 155: Put a bib on for the first time since surgery at the Royal Victoria Marathon 8K, and DAMN expectations suck 😂🤦‍♂️.

As I was only cleared to run 2 weeks before, I tried my best going into the race with zero expectations other than to go all out and see what I could do as a baseline.

Of course, in the heat of the moment, I decided I could come in sub-30. Well…that was silly because I crossed the finish line at 34:13 and all I could think about those last 4 minutes was how disappointed I was in myself, which sorta sucked. That’s been the hardest part of this recovery, the fomo and expecting too much too soon from my body. So lesson learnt, be patient and nice, and try to fight those unrealistic expectations. Regardless, it was a super fun weekend with an awesome crew ❤️

The @kurgo Pup Sack comes in handy in the fall whe

The @kurgo Pup Sack comes in handy in the fall when it gets colder! Perfect for staying warm on chilly adventures! #kurgo #ad #gotogether

“Guys bring your sheets climbing tonight!”

“Guys bring your sheets climbing tonight!”

Larches are cool, but the white stuff is even bett

Larches are cool, but the white stuff is even better…1 more month!

Fueled by colors and donuts (except for orange cuz

Fueled by colors and donuts (except for orange cuz that isn’t a color)

Mandatory annual larch march ✅

Mandatory annual larch march ✅

Knee is not quite there to race, but I’m really

Knee is not quite there to race, but I’m really excited to be supporting my best friend, @waston_mikey at the @pikespeakmarathon this year.

I’ve (not so) secretly been scheming to convert my friends to trail runners so I’m especially stoked for this weekend...Last year, Michael (who said he’d never run more than 10K) came out to support me and got to experience the energy and community of the sport. Fast forward a few months later, he’s training to qualify for this year’s Pikes Peak Marathon…and now I get to see him race in a few days (@meldesch, you’re next).

I really have the @hydrapak team to thank as I wouldn’t have made it out to the race last year if it weren’t for their support. Come by their tent on Friday and Saturday to say hi and to get your bite valves repaired, we promise we won’t bite! 🤦‍♂️

Mountains are my drugs 🏔️

Mountains are my drugs 🏔️

Did you know you lose water 2x as fast at altitude

Did you know you lose water 2x as fast at altitude? Check out the HydraPak blog (link in bio) for hydration & nutrition tips for the @pikespeakmarathon coming up next week! 💧🏃 #ad

Missed our sunrise coffee cause we took the scenic

Missed our sunrise coffee cause we took the scenic route 🤦‍♂️. Although these photos make it look like the perfect day, it really was anything but that.

We started out on the trailhead to Vesper Peak at 330AM in hopes of making it up for sunrise. About halfway up, we came to a junction. Feeling confident, we decided to take the shorter side trail. This “trail” became a very loose gulley. By the time we realized this, it was too dangerous to turn back. One of us almost slid down the gulley, and we lost a phone in the process. Topping out, we realized we had passed the point that intersects the main trail and were now cliff’d out with no visual on the main trail.

After getting into a safe spot to sit and take a breather, we took a few minutes to discuss our options, including activating SAR. We eventually decided that one of us would go scout for potential exits, and luckily were able to locate a relatively safe down climb to get off the cliff.

Sharing some decisions & mindsets that were mistakes, but also ones that got us out safely:

❌: Underestimating the terrain. At 10km in length and 1200m in elevation, this felt like a fairly standard and well-travelled trail to me, and so I skipped a lot of research. Had I done the proper research, I would have known not to take the alternative “shortcut” trail.

❌: Too objective-focused when at the intersection. I wanted to get up to the peak for sunrise, and suggested the shortcut with very little thought. In reality, we were actually ahead of schedule. I should have reviewed the potential risks with the group before we made any decision together.

✅: When we realized we were in trouble, we regrouped and took a few minutes to rest, gather additional info, and discuss risks / contingency plans before further decisions. I went out to explore potential exits and we agreed to set a cut-off time for SAR call if I did not return.

✅: We maintained a calm and positive attitude while we problem solved together as a team. Being fully transparent and discussing how we each felt about key decisions moving forwards helped ensure we had full trust in each other as we actioned these decisions.

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Doesn’t get much better than a baguette and Gato

Doesn’t get much better than a baguette and Gatorade at the top 😎

This trend, but my different skier personalities…

A really long day (+ night) up on the Armchair Tra

A really long day (+ night) up on the Armchair Traverse above Wedgemount Lake.

Grateful to be where I’m at 3 months post op! Al

Grateful to be where I’m at 3 months post op! Also this new style of photography was fun to play around with 😊

📸: @amandadearlove

One of my favorite parts about the PNW alpine are

One of my favorite parts about the PNW alpine are the abundant 🧊 COLD water sources. This means I only need to carry 1-2 soft flasks with me, no matter how big of a day it is! I always filter my water with the 42mm filter from @hydrapak which conveniently fits all of their wide mouth soft flasks 😊(I carry 1 flask if I don’t need nutrition, and a 2nd one if I want to bring a drink mix).

DISCLOSURE: Yes I’m sponsored by HydraPak but I’ve been using their hydration systems for years, way before I partnered up with them. They’re just the most lightweight and well thought out systems out there and they have an awesome lifetime warranty!

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