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Expeditionary Wellness for Vets & First Responders. Nervous System Recalibration | Mountain Athlete Programming | 2027 Expeditions (Kilimanjaro, Norway & More).

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08/24/2026

Coffee chat day 1! Come join Team Dolomites for day 1 of the AV1!

08/23/2026

Even the guides who lead high-altitude expeditions need mentors in their corner showing them the path. 🏔️✨

Last night in Verona, Adi and I caught up with two people who have been absolute game-changers in my personal and professional life: Alessia and her husband, Iacopo.

You might know Alessia as the force behind (my ballet teacher), but together, she and Iacopo are also my business coaches through . Not only have they been essential in scaling Blue Side Adventures and keeping my ballet journey alive, but they’ve become deep friends along the way.

The four of us went on a "recon mission" through the streets of Verona last night to lock in our restaurant for our Dolomites team dinner tonight. Between endless laughs, incredible food, and late-night gelato, it was a beautiful reminder of the power of mentorship.

The truth is, you can't guide others into new territory if you aren’t willing to be coached yourself.

Just as Alessia and Iacopo push me to level up as a coach and entrepreneur, my mission at Blue Side Adventures is to be that coach and guide for our veterans and first responders.

Hanging up the uniform or stepping back from high-stakes service often leaves a massive void in purpose, identity, and camaraderie. Transitioning into "what's next" can feel like navigating a mountain without a map - and that's where having a coach changes everything. I build our expeditions to give veterans and first responders a new mission to throw themselves into, helping them rediscover their purpose, resilience, and passion for adventure outside of their service roles.

Whatever mountain you’re facing in your post-service life, you don't have to navigate it alone. You just need the right crew and a coach to help you find the route.

If you’re a veteran or first responder ready to reclaim your purpose, push your boundaries, and step into high-alpine adventure, I’m here to coach you through it. Drop me a DM to see what we offer and how you can join our next adventures. 🥾🏔️

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08/21/2026

We love arrivals!!! Elizabeth Elizabeth Wehner and Kevin arrived in Italy, and like us, are exploring Venice before heading to the Dolomites. It’s so awesome seeing Team Dolomites come together!!!

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08/19/2026

The advance team has officially landed in Venice! Joining me for dinner tonight are Chris Chris l Adventure Travel Consultant our photographer captured in front of the lens for once, and Adi आदित्य our team medic keeping us all intact.

We’re taking a couple of days to gear up, connect, and soak in Venice before we head to Verona and launch our Italian Blue Side Adventure through the Dolomites! 🏔️

This is going to be an incredible journey, and we want you right there with us. Hit that follow button and stay tuned to our feed and stories for live trail updates, high-alpine views, and an inside look at our team in action.

The adventure starts now. Let’s do this! 🇮🇹

08/11/2026

Thrilled to meet Sarah from Pathways Active Travel today! We’ve been working together remotely for almost a year now planning an amazing adventure in the Italian Dolomites for our Blue Side Adventures team! I’m so happy to be working in Boulder this week so we could actually meet in person!

Everything I do at Blue Side requires teamwork - from keeping you safe on the trail to planning amazing adventures and Sarah has made sure both will happen for Team Dolomites!

12 days and counting until Team Dolomites starts our amazing Italian adventure!

Be sure to follow us to keep an eye on the amazing journey Veterans and First Responders are about to take!

08/05/2026

Two days ago, three of them had never set foot on a 14er. Today, they standing on top of two more. 🏔️⚡

Talk about taking resilience to the next level. For Advanced Altitude Check, our team of five pushed past the fatigue, embraced the high elevation, and stood on the summits of both Mount Cameron (14,238’) and Mount Lincoln (14,293’)!

At Blue Side Adventures, this is the core of what we do. We don’t just take people up mountains; we help veterans, first responders, and those that support us, discover the untapped strength they’ve carried inside all along.

When you strip away the daily noise and place people in high-altitude environments, something powerful happens. Doubt turns into momentum. Strangers turn into a tight-knit team. And the summits that once felt completely impossible suddenly become stepping stones to the next big peak.

Huge congratulations to this crew for backing up their first summit with two more in a single push. Proof that when you have the right team beside you, there is no limit to how high you can go.

Onward and upward! 👊✨

07/27/2026

Ever notice how the week before a major expedition, your left knee suddenly starts twanging for no reason, or you find yourself re-packing your bag for the 14th time?

Welcome to the Taper Tantrum. 🧠💥

When you cut your training volume right before an adventure, your brain undergoes a mini neurochemical shift. Without the daily dose of high-output endorphins, two wild things happen:

1️⃣ Brain Hyper-Vigilance: Your central nervous system turns the volume UP on internal sensations. That normal joint creak or tight calf muscle? Your bored brain amplifies it into a "phantom injury."
2️⃣ Fuel Loading Heavy-ness: Your body is actively repairing muscle tissue and locking in carbohydrate stores for Summit Day. Stored fuel holds water, which can make you feel temporarily sluggish or "heavy." It’s not lost fitness-it’s premium fuel in the tank!

The Golden Rule: DO NOT try to squeeze in "one last hard workout" 3 days before a climb. You can't cram fitness, and last-minute hard efforts only show up on trail day as inflammation and depleted energy.

Right now, our teams for Altitude Check, Advanced Altitude Check, Dolomites, and Everest Base Camp are navigating this exact neurochemical ride.

Trust your training, respect the taper, and let your body build its lightning. ⚡️

👇 Drop a 🏔️ in the comments if you’ve ever felt the Taper Tantrum!

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