I was born and raised in Arizona and began backpacking many years ago, both on trips across the globe and in the early morning hours before going to work. Having hiked now on all 7 continents and 40+ countries, I love getting outdoors, exploring new places, and connecting with the earth.
I created this website as a memory book for all of my adventures and to hopefully inspire others to travel and experience the beauty of the world.
I am an avid backpacker and strive to spend “30 nights a year on the ground”, as well as a sunrise collector, “catching hope” every morning. I have had the good fortune of hiking some of the most incredible trails in the world.
I have written seven books, including The Fantastic Life Revisited. This book outlines the 12 rules to living a Fantastic Life. Throughout the book I emphasize the importance of Getting out of the Matrix. One of my favorite ways to do this is to hike and travel.
I am a founding principal of Lee & Associates Arizona. In my non-hiking hours, I represent office space users and owners (www.c2brokerage.com). I am also the CEO of CRE OneSource, an online software program that brings clarity to and increases revenue for commercial real estate brokers.
I am a third-generation Arizonan (growing up in Sierra Vista, Arizona), married to my wife Tracy for over 35 years, father of four remarkable children and grandfather of five.