Something about an open road with just you and your own thoughtsā¦
I started running in January as a way to clear my head and push myself more. Iāve always been competitive but recently have found a real love for forcing myself to do things I donāt necessarily want to do just to see if I can do them like I used to as a kid. Society kicks it out of us as adults but Iām really enjoying getting back into that way of existing. On top of that Iāve also recently found this burning desire to pour myself into new experiences at any chance I get. Completing my first half marathon under my goal of 1:40 (mildly hungover btw in classic Vegas style) after just a couple months of training was just another affirmation that you can really do just about anything you set your mind to. We really just collecting side quests at this point, but isnāt that what lifeās all about?
Finally coming back down to earth after a dream trip through Europe this past month and PARADICE this past weekend. Few of yaāll half-jokingly asked me why I came back ā I had to actually sit on that and understand itās for this guy, in this room, with this community right here. I felt the love and kindness and openness from all walks of life in my short time away and I feel itās my duty to continue to bring that same beautiful energy back to the city of Las Vegas. It seems weāve moved so far away from what this city was built on, which was top tier hospitality. One of my favorite joys in life is being able to host and take care of people. Itās even better when I get to curate an environment based around the music, my own creative flavor, and the trust of such an incredible team. So thank you all for being here. Thank you for helping my babies grow with @wethebeat@rougeroomlv@paradicefestlv . Itās all for you and I hope what I do brightens your day in even the smallest way. This has been the best year of my life, the best month of my life, and I feel like Iāve barely scratched the surface of whatās coming. I hope to see you all on the dance floor again very soon š¤
23 miles, 2 days, 4,800 ft elevation change, 50lb pack, 10 blisters, all for a dip in this big blue beauty. Thankful to the Havasupai for the passage through. Grateful for these legs and all the special pockets of earth theyāve taken me. Maybe one day Iāll be able to use them again
1 week in Guatemala š¬š¹
š Antigua + Lake AtitlĆ”n
I took a detour from my originally planned trip to solo hike through Patagonia in January to go visit my grandma in Antigua before heading off to meet up with my cousin in Costa Rica. I arrived with 0 itinerary and left with an experience of a lifetime. From hiking volcanos above the clouds, to exploring every corner of Lake AtitlĆ”n by water taxi, to making new friends (mostly with the animals), to trying new flavors and finally getting a taste of how my grandmaās survived and thrived here for over 40 years, I couldnāt have asked for a better reset to start the year
#guatemala #antigua #lakeatitlan #travel
One year of Rouge Noir. Celebrating this weekend with martinis and new merch. Available while supplies last š
Photos by @colexcurtis
Designs by @blazebenbrooks
Prints by @kidsintheattic
Good tidings from @rougeroomlv š¤
Itās been officially one year since @koltenaleman and the @cliquehospitality team gave me the reigns and said letās see what ya got kid. Itās been a dream building this little rocket ship this year. I canāt wait wait to show you what kind of music weāre playing on the moon in 2026 š
Hit the road and ended up in Telluride, CO šļø I spent my days cooking, drinking wine (and forgetting to take photos of the food), listening to country music, reading by the fireplace, hiking through the snow, meditating by the river, finishing a couple audiobooks, sent a few offers for Rouge Room and reset my soul for a few days. Getting out of the Vegas bubble is imperative to my livelihood and creativity. I highly recommend it to all. Grateful for every day š¤
Locations also featured: Kanab & Orderville, Utah and Fredonia, Arizona
