Just over a year ago, my life, and the lives of those around me, changed forever in an instant. There is nothing that could have prepared me for the arduous journey that has brought me to this point. Standing here today, I’m focused on the future—embracing what I love and cherishing the friends and family who carried me physically and emotionally.
The story, written by my good friend
@alexfryhunt , is now live on
@stio ‘s blog, #TheMountainTownJournal (link in bio). It dives into how gratitude, presence, and my family/community have helped me fight my way back to life—and back to the mountains. (Yep, these photos by
@rockomenzyk were taken at
@altaskiarea just a year and one day after the incident!)
Recovery took more than a village—it took unwavering hope. I couldn’t have done it without the strength of my wife,
@mrsdash_l and our two brave daughters.
By sharing this story, I hope to inspire anyone facing their own uphill battle. While I can’t name every person who helped me along the way, I know that the cumulative effect of every act, thought, and intention made the difference. There are a few incredible people and facilities that I want to call out:
@uofuhealth @mattphilippi @uofutrauma @neilsenrehabilitation @daimonbushirealestate @windermere.utah @snowbird @altaskiarea @dpsskis
To everyone who supported us—thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️ You never know what might be around the corner so keep living your dream. #Gratitude #BackToTheMountains #livethedream #lettheoutsidein
