Nate and I (pt 1 of 3)

Nate's Dedication:

To Lindsey, Austin, Elena, and Aurora. Thank you for sacrificing your time and time with me so I can pursue this passion. I love you!

Episode Description — Nate | Part 1 of 3

What starts as a love for hiking can sometimes turn into something much bigger.

In Part 1 of this three-part Trailblazing Texas Podcast series, I sit down with Nate to hear the story behind his passion for the outdoors, the mountains, and an ambitious goal: climbing New Mexico's 12,000-foot peaks.

We go back to where it all started, his first experiences hiking and backpacking, where his love for the mountains came from, and the moment that simply enjoying the outdoors began evolving into chasing bigger objectives.

Then we head into the high country of New Mexico.

Nate takes us inside the challenge of the 12ers: the peaks that surprised him, the ones that were tougher—or easier—than expected, the mountains that humbled him, and the summits that have given him the greatest sense of accomplishment.

And, of course, we have to talk favorites. Best views? Best approach? Most remote? And if you could climb only ONE New Mexico 12er, which one should it be?

Finally, we start pulling back the curtain on something every backcountry adventurer can learn from: how Nate researches and plans a mountain before ever setting foot on the trail.

This is only Part 1 of 3, and we're just getting started.

Trailblazing Texas Podcast Get outside. Explore more. And maybe start chasing a few mountains of your own.