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Feeling stuck?
Chris has a special sledgehammer for smashing boxes.
Put him to work for you.
Coaching
Discover your path with guidance from an expert in living boldly.
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Adventures are simply a series of paths to take and problems to solve along the way—married with motivation to keep moving forward. And LIFE? Well, it’s the grandest adventure of all. Most of Chris’s life has been characterized by making bold moves at critical junctions in order to create an existence that is aligned with his values, skills, and aspirations.
Does he have it all figured out? Absolutely not! Life = evolution; it’s a constant state of growth. That being said, Chris’s experiences have allowed him to view individuals’ existence in the world through a unique lens.
If you’re looking to squeeze more out of life; are trying to find the courage to take better risks; or are stuck in a rut and just not sure how to move forward, one-on-one coaching with Chris can help set you on a path of living boldly.
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— 60-minute sessions
— Weekly or monthly
— $100 / session
— 3 session minimum
Consultations
Want to plan an epic adventure, but don’t know where to start? Not sure what gear to get for a trip? Decided to start physical training, but need some guidance? Chris can help.
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Since 2014, Chris has planned and embarked upon dozens and dozens of trips, expeditions, and content productions around the world for brands, magazines, and self. Tap into his logistical mastery; identify hiccups before they occur; and make the most of your most important resource: time.
A consultation with Chris can get you started on the right path—or offload planning onto him so that you can focus on work and training and then just show up for the fun stuff.
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Chris has researched, used, and reviewed hundreds of pieces of gear and apparel for major outdoor publications across multiple sport verticals. He has particularly extensive experience with climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, and packrafting gear and apparel.
Save the headache of researching and shopping for kit—have Chris do it for you, instead. Plus, Chris has art directed and styled tons of outdoor photoshoots, so you’re guaranteed to look good; that’s half the battle. Look good = feel good = perform better!
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This is the seldom-considered “secret sauce” that can transform a trip from Type 2 fun to Type 1. Half the time, suffer fests occur because we’re out of shape. The best way to have more fun outdoors? Get fit. The best way to get fit? Physical training.
A consultation with Chris and a follow-up training program from his partner Summation Athletics will get you on track for whatever adventures you want to tackle.
Speaking
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Chiaroscuro chiar·oscu·ro [Noun]
Art defined by its relationship between light and dark.
When we consider life as art: Our personal existences are the canvases; our experiences are the pigments; the paths that we choose to walk are the techniques that we use to paint. Not everyone paints. But we can all live art.
While we’re studying metaphors: Adventures provide imitation and inspiration for life’s greatest triumphs, trials, and lessons: Summits are the highs—the lights; canyons are the lows—the shadows. The paths that we weave between these realms determines the character of our spirits. Embracing both dimensions creates contrast and depth. Therefore, Chiaroscuro is the art of living boldly.
Chris is living the master class.
Whether you’re representing a start-up or established business; an educational institution; or an impactful organization, Chris’s speaking platform around “Life as Chiaroscuro” is sure to resonate, inspire, and motivate action.
Creative
Brand identity. Content creation. Storytelling. Product development & testing. With his design degree, ad agency creative background, and years of freelance experience, Chris can take your project from concept to execution.
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Based on initial establishing conversations and research, Chris can distill the essence of what makes your brand unique; and then translate those insights into an identity that resonates and speaks with your target customers. He specializes in:
— Crafting company manifestos
— Developing brand copy for web and social
— Designing digital experiences
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There’s no “Banger Factory” here. If you want the same played-out photographs of a pretty blonde girl wearing tight-tights standing in front of a scenic vista that she drove up to, there are plenty of those creators out there, so find someone else.
Chris is passionate about creating content that aligns with the saying, “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” Real experiences are key; it’s the in-between moments that sing. Chris’s approach is to plan an experience; recruit friends; authentically integrate products, services, or destinations; and then capture whatever happens along the way. Those are the deliverables.
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Stories aren’t contrived. They are born—inspired by experience and insights from living, being, connecting, and doing. Chris specializes in storytelling from first- and second-person perspectives, based around his personal experiences. With hundreds of bylines in well-known and well-respected print and digital publications; and having written stories and made videos for dozens of brands, it’s a proven formula that works for him and his clients.
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As an accomplished adventure athlete, avid gear reviewer, and power consumer, Chris possesses unique insights into what works and what doesn’t for technical apparel and equipment. Combined with his design background and penchant for critical, out-of-the-box thinking, he makes an excellent partner for brands and product directors seeking to develop innovative new collections.
