Meet our athletes
Our athletes are up to some big, exciting things. Keep scrolling to learn more about who has partnered with us for their training journey and find out what they have been up to.
Chris Brinlee, Jr.
34 // Worldwide
Whether he’s climbing ice in Ouray, blasting Baja on a dirtbike, or shredding singletrack in Tahoe, multi-disciplined adventure athlete and professional storyteller Chris Brinlee, Jr. is probably thinking about and training for steep mixed alpine routes abroad.
Summation Coach: Dr. Scott Ferguson
Favorite place to recreate: The European Alps
Expedition goals: Technical, 6000 m peak trifecta in Nepal
Favorite training treat: PB, Chocolate, & Banana Protein Smoothies
Life lesson learned: It’s far easier to pivot than to bash one’s head against an impossible crux.
Betsey Peryea
27 // Livingston, MT
Betsey has spent the last several years living in the mountains of Montana and the Pacific North West. She thrives on long ski tours, epic couloir descents, and (in the summer) patches of wild berries to snack on while hiking. Did we mention she does all this with a fully fused spine? That’s right, her back is fused all the way down to S1, and she does more mountain activities in a week than many do in a lifetime! Check out her Instagram (@full.fusion.adventures) and follow along with her training and outdoor pursuits!
Summation Coach: Dr. Scott Ferguson
Favorite place to recreate: Anywhere above the treeline
Expedition goals: Too many to count, but a full ski traverse of the Wind-River-Range is pretty high up on the tick-list.
Favorite training treat: Wild blueberries
Life lesson learned: When things seem the darkest, take a step back, take a deep breath, and take it all in—for these are the moments that teach me the most about who I am.
