The final hike out was a long haul with a heavy load. I hope you are able to see more of what happened with this massive Bull elk in this post. The pool of water he fell into is deep but with cold temps and some snow the hole was hidden. Many years ago on my first trip up this icefall I too fell into this hidden water hole. There are actually three in a row that are often hidden. This bull lived a big life in some of the toughest country in North America. The stories he could tell continue to keep me dreaming of the life he lived. Everyone has their way of paying respect to these animals and this was my way. ___________________________________________ #hunting #iceclimbing #elkhunting #wild #mountains #adventures #intothewild #roamtheplanet #meateater #teambronco_ambassador
I have hunted and roamed the mountains since I could walk. I have seen some incredible places and animals in my life. It bums me out this big bulls life was ended by making a simple mistake. But that is life in the mountains for both humans and animals. I share this story in honor of this magnificent bull. He lived a long life in some of the most rugged terrain in North America. I continue to imagine the things he had seen and been through. There is no doubt, he was king of the mountain. Never forget to fight for your public lands!___________________________________________ #hunting #iceclimbing #elkhunting #elk #adventure #mountains #mtntough #bonecollector #roamtheplanet
There is always more to the story than just some click bait. But wow the comments section on the original post is entertaining. I will tell the story in a series of posts and we have a podcast scheduled to dive deeper into the story and thoughts on what happened to the elk on the Coldfear podcast. You spend enough time in the mountains and you’re gonna see and find some crazy things. ____________________________________________ #hunting #iceclimbing #shedhunting #elkhunting #meateater #mountains #hunt
If you ever wondered how I get my @gopro 360 Max footage, here is the reveal of my system. I’ve never been a huge fan of the helmet mount and this system does pretty darn good even in tight spaces like this. Climbing out of this ice cave on the second pitch of this super fun climb in Five Springs provided a really cool perspective how awesome ice climbing is and what you get to see. #gopro #iceclimbing
#TeamBronco_Ambassador - Some of the most meaningful days of my life haven’t come from big summits or hard sends. They’ve come from watching my daughter step into the mountains for the first time. Climbing, camping, exploring, none of it is about performance. It’s about exposure. Letting kids feel the wind, the cold, the uncertainty. Letting them problem solve, take small risks, and realize they’re capable of more than they thought. In the wild, comfort isn’t guaranteed and that’s the point. She’s learning how to be uncomfortable… and stay calm anyway. How to push through when things feel hard. How to find confidence not from screens or noise, but from real experience. And for me? These trips have been priceless. The kind of memories you can’t buy, rush, or recreate. Just shared moments in wild places, watching her grow into herself. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this... get your kids outside. Not because it’s easy, but because it’s worth everything! Happy Birthday @aftonnmulkey #TeamBronco_Ambassador
Disclaimer: Previous model year with optional equipment, available Ford accessories, and extra-cost color option shown. #camping #parenting #exploring
I have hunted and roamed the mountains since I could walk. I have seen some incredible places and animals in my life. It bums me out this big bulls life was ended by making a simple mistake. But that is life in the mountains for both humans and animals. I share this story in honor of this magnificent bull. He lived a long life in some of the most rugged terrain in North America. I continue to imagine the things he had seen and been through. There is no doubt, he was king of the mountain. Never forget to fight for your public lands! _________________________________________ #hunting #iceclimbing
#elkhunting #elk #adventure
There is one way to get away from the crowds looking for those classic desert crack lines. Get a boat! This was a fun day exploring lake Powell rock climbing.
Each week I’m going to start pulling photos and videos from the archive. Relics from a different era. Proof of a life spent chasing frozen water, whitewater, distance, and uncertainty.
Since the 90s, ice climbing and kayaking have been the constant thread running through my life. The compass needle always pointed toward cold places, consequences, and curiosity.
Looking back through these images reminds me of the people I shared those miles with. Some are still here. Some are gone. All of them left fingerprints on the person I became.
Back then exploration still meant something raw. Before smartphones, before satellite messengers, before every route and approach was neatly packaged online. There was no button to push when things unraveled. Rescue was self-reliance. Competence mattered. Your ability to stay calm mattered. Your partners mattered.
The equipment was worse. The information was almost nonexistent. Sometimes all you had was a faded topo map, bad weather, and enough belief to keep moving deeper into the mountains. You left the car carrying equal parts ambition and ignorance.
That uncertainty was the point.
The world feels smaller now. Safer. More documented. But those years taught me something valuable…that a meaningful life is usually found somewhere beyond convenience, beyond certainty, and just past the edge of comfort. #climbing #iceclimbing
Another day spent ice climbing, wandering deep into the mountains, and stumbling across wild little treasures along the way. Finding a sheep skull out there honestly feels like striking gold as a hunter and bone collector. The mountains always seem to reward curiosity! __________________________________________ #iceclimbing #hunting #teambronco_ambassador #shedhunting
Dropping into the bowels of this glacier and climbing back out remains one of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had in the mountains. It’s the kind of place that instantly makes you feel small and reminds you just how wild this planet really is. As I descended deeper into the frozen oasis, the ice transformed into an unreal brilliant blue, growing darker and more vibrant the farther I dropped into the depths. The sound of rushing water echoing somewhere below kept my nerves on high alert the entire time.
The climbing itself was unreal. Steep, overhanging glacier ice with perfect single swing placements, the kind of ice every climber dreams about. Every move felt surreal, like climbing inside another world hidden beneath the surface of the glacier. #alaska #iceclimbing #sendit
From the moment I started putting this route up I knew this pitch of “Are You Not Entertained” would be incredible. Never a hold to relax on but never hard enough that you will pump out unless you let the air beneath your feet go to your head. The traverse pitch definitely feels like two leads for the leader and follower. @zachlentsch as usual made it look graceful! Is it winter again yet? 😂 #iceclimbing #mixedclimbing #codywyoming #cookecity
America wasn’t built in a boardroom. It was built Before sunrise. After dark. In the worst weather. Under pressure.
The new @ford Super Duty / Carhartt collaboration is built as a tribute to the people who keep this country running the welders, ranchers, mechanics, linemen, builders, farmers, and hardworking Americans who rarely ask for recognition.
@fordtrucks and @carhartt came together to celebrate the Essential Unsung Heroes, honoring the 95 million people working across the Essential Economy and the industries that keep America moving every single day.
Function First. No shortcuts. No fluff. This truck was built for people who know what hard work actually looks like.
Built Ford Tough. Built for the people who are too. More details to come!_________________________________________ #ford_ambassador #unsungheroes #fordtrucks #bluecollar
