Elevate Idaho Ambassadors

@adamdfrost

“Mountains are freedom. They are expression. They are creativity. They are inspirational and healing. When we are in the mountains we are truly ourselves, we have no choice, we are exactly who we are up there, nothing more nothing less. Everything is stripped down to the core. Without distraction we start to examine our lives with clarity, we see the rest of the world through a lens,  down in the smoggy valleys, consumed by the material machine, revealing all the unnecessary waste of life we sign up for and put ourselves through, all the missed opportunities of adventure that we chose we didn’t have the energy or resources for. It’s always hard to return when the expedition ends. I’ve been running to the mountains for years now, the world makes more sense up there. These ancient Gods and Goddesses of the earth allow me to pray and play at their feet and on their shoulders, words cannot describe my gratitude and respect. When I’m climbing, everything else fades away and I reach a flow state, a meditation in motion, fully present and aware. Everything is simplified to the unity between my mind, spirit, body, and the mountain. That is true freedom. My quest to live my fullest and best life continues to take me to mountain ranges and rock faces across the globe. From the Himalaya to Patagonia, New Zealand to Alaska I find myself in places I never would have believed exist, had I not seen it with my own eyes. I’m not dedicated to mountains, adventures and traveling to far off places. That makes it sound like I’m really trying hard, on this strict path and I’m forcing something unnatural. But it’s not like that. It’s more like I can’t hold myself back, it’s just too much fun”

- @adamdfrost 

@scott_mtn_climber

 Elevation! Frequents your thoughts and becomes your purpose. As you imagine yourself standing at the summit you begin to train your mind for success and your body for the push. Overcome the crux, this challenge is what drives you. Strength becomes a lifestyle, a habit and motivation to achieve. Overcome what many deem impossible, embrace the challenge, accomplish the goal. Permit optimistic mentality to spill over into every aspect of life. Prepare for success. The mountains call to the challenge and I accept. Elevate your resolve! Elevate your thoughts! Look upward and onward!