For most of my life, I planned everything. Then life reminded me that even the best-laid plans don't always work out. After a hip injury and a six-week road trip through the West, I discovered that some of life's greatest adventures aren't the ones we carefully plan—they're the ones we never see coming. Chasing Waterfalls is a reflection on recovery, uncertainty, and learning to leave room for the unexpected.
Category: ACE JOURNEYS — Trips, Retreats & Events
From vision to voyage — journeys of adventure, connection, and evolution.
Travel, retreats, events, and experiences designed to bring exploration, connection, and growth together.
Redefining the Summit Within
After a year away from the mountains due to injury, I returned expecting to chase summits again. Instead, I discovered that success wasn't about reaching the top—it was about presence, connection, gratitude, and redefining what it truly means to climb.
Returning to the River
Returning to a place that once felt like home after the end of a relationship forced me to confront more than memories. It challenged my identity, my confidence, and the stories I had been telling myself about who I was on my own. This isn't just a story about whitewater kayaking—it's about grief, healing, and learning that sometimes growth isn't about feeling stronger. Sometimes it's simply about having the courage to keep showing up.
Travel Is the One Thing You Can Buy That Makes You Richer
There’s a well known saying, "Travel is the one thing you can buy that makes you richer." While it may sound cliché, I believe there is a profound truth hidden within it. The richness that travel offers has very little to do with luxury hotels, first-class flights, or checking destinations off a bucket list. The … Continue reading Travel Is the One Thing You Can Buy That Makes You Richer
Ski South America September 2026
ACE Journeys - Custom trips & retreats Skiing doesn’t have to end when winter does. This summer, ACE CoLab invites you to continue the season in the Southern Hemisphere — where the Andes Mountains offer world-class terrain, consistent winter conditions, and a completely different rhythm of skiing, travel, and experience. ACE Journeys are fully customized … Continue reading Ski South America September 2026
Consultation Offerings at ACE CoLab
Explore consultation services at ACE CoLab, including movement coaching, wellbeing practices, custom experiences, and reflective coaching—flexible, personalized sessions designed to support your growth and next steps.
