Every episode we start by asking “What’s your Everest?” or your biggest goal or challenge in life.  BUT there is another question that lies beyond the pronouncement of a goal or something you want to accomplish and it’s a bit more complex. Why?

Why do you want to challenge yourself?

Why do you want to sacrifice time and money?

Why is THIS so important? 

Why?

I was scrolling through my instagram feed the other day and came across this post by 29029 alumni, LeAnne Rodriguez. 

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I was struggling with my WHY the other day. 🤍

You know the “why are you climbing again?”🤍

I used to laugh and say it’s my drug. 🤍

But last week I made a promise to myself that I would stop joking to hide the pain. 🤍

Why do I want to be back on that mountain every year? 🤍

Because on that mountain …

-no one cares about my past

-no one is gossiping

-EVERYONE is cheering each other on every step

-your mountain friends will love you FOREVER.

-there’s no snide remarks or jealousy on that mountain. We are all in awe of each other.

-no one really cares what you do for work. They just want to know why you are on the mountain.

-the mountain makes you realize that you are amazing all by yourself

-the mountain stories will be ones you cherish forever

So the next time you wonder why someone is doing something make sure you are also truly wanting to know. 🤍

Find your mountain my friends.

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I had watched LeAnne climb Snowbasin and then Jackson Hole and knew I would see her again in Sun Valley this season.  She always radiated light and hope, but I knew there was something behind her words in this post.  I wanted to know more. I wanted to know Why?  Every mountain has a beginning, so let’s start there……

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