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My professional copywriting experience dates back to July of 2023. I specialize in outdoor adventure related fields, but have covered everything --ranging from supplements to hair styling and more. 

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Ultra Running Magazine •

The Ultra Way - Ultra Running Magazine

I tried to get up, but Mark scolded me with a playful silence that seemed innately Australian. He moved smoothly through the aid station, quickly returning from the doting volunteers with some ice and salty snacks. I checked my watch: 2 hours. Chuckling, I shook my head in disbelief. I’d now been sitting at mile 35 for 2 hours. Runners still streamed by, but the frequency was slowing. The back of the race was now starting to drop me. Initially, it felt humiliating to see the number of runners pa...
Hattori Hanzo Shears •

Ricky Hodge

His voice to the world is an infectious aesthetic. He is a master artist who expresses his voice through both fashion, and hair styling. Originally from Hawaii, Ricky has spent most of his life in Austin, Texas, where he still cuts and styles.
Ricky has always followed his own distinct path. He boasts nearly two decades of experience in the hair industry. Being a fierce champion of individuality, Ricky utilizes a scissor-over-comb style of cutting. It emphasizes the hair’s natural growth pattern...
Nutriex Preventive Health •

From World-Ranked Athlete to 70-Year-Old Skiing Success: Robin Rhodes'

1979 was a big year for the state of Utah. The basketball team The New Orleans Jazz migrated northwest to Salt Lake City and the snowfall was above average. Life was good. This same year was a key milestone for skier and future longtime Nutriex customer Robin Rhodes. A friend of hers dragged Robin out to Park City for a ski trip. They made the drive from Lake Tahoe and went straight to the slopes. Robin was instantly in love with the world-famous Utah powder before her first run was over. The sn...
Nutriex Preventive Health •

From Pain to Prosperity: How Nutriex Sport Helped One Mechanic Keep His Farm Running

Jaimy Wadsworth has been a mechanic for many years. He started his career working for GM, fixing cars at auto dealerships. Later, he became a heavy mechanic with a focus on diesel engines, and other large pieces of equipment. Eventually, seeking a quieter life for his three children, he moved to Eastern Utah, where he still lives and in his spare time he runs the family farm. However, life hasn't all been fun and games: Jaimy has spent decades working hard.
Jaimy is a meat-and-potatoes kind of g...
Nutriex Preventive Health •

From Olympic Hopeful to Everyday Champion: Nesrin's Journey with Nutri

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Nesrin knows this well. At 10 years old, she saw a picture in a magazine that would draw her to San Francisco, and set the path for the rest of her life. The picture? A dramatic landscape shot of the Golden Gate Bridge. The rugged seaside cliffs of majestic mountains framed the famous landmark. The ocean ripped beneath the bridge. That infamous fog shrouded columns under the bridge. In the foreground was something that made little Nesrin gasp....
Nutriex Preventive Health •

From Mountain Athlete to Advocate: Jeannie Wall's Inspiring Journey wi

Jeannie Wall is more or less addicted to pushing herself in the mountains. She’s been told on more than one occasion that she is a “whirling dervish!” Throughout her life, she’s competed in many events. These include ultra running, triathlons, cycling races, nordic skiing and ski mountaineering. She just missed the Olympic Nordic skiing team in 1994. 
Jeannie’s love for the mountains bled into her professional life. She said, “I have spent my life and work in the outdoor realm. I worked in the o...
Scott James Jewelry •

A Wedding Story: Skye & Garrett

Planning a wedding is a stressful endeavor. As every bride knows, each little detail needs to be figured out in order for the day to run smoothly. It can be challenging. Adventuring couple Skye and Garrett decided to add an extreme step to their wedding preparation: the two planned to rock climb up a mountain, and exchange vows at the summit.
On the morning of August 3, 2024,  Skye and Garrett arose with excitement. This was the day before their wedding. All of their planning was done. That even...
Scott James Jewelry •

Love Stories

Love stories are as unique as the couples who live them, each one a testament to the power of connection and shared passions. At Scott James Jewelry, we believe that the rings that symbolize these unions should be just as extraordinary. Our semi-custom made pieces are more than just jewelry; they're wearable narratives, capturing the essence of each couple's journey. From sun-kissed beaches to rugged mountain peaks, our rings have witnessed countless magical moments. Today, we're honored to shar...
Scott James Jewelry •

The Symbol of the June Bug

Ricky Hodge’s first tattoos were done by none other than himself. Initially, his plan was to tattoo the majority of one side of his body, while leaving the other completely blank. Eventually though, he felt something was missing. Perhaps it was balance. Ricky made a bold move: he found an artist to tattoo the center of his throat. The imagery he chose comes from his childhood in rural Texas: a June bug. A close friend noted to him that this tattoo is a symbol of his voice to the world; it’s also...
Scott James Jewelry •

Jewelry Inspired by the Places we Love

“How are mountains and jewelry related? And how do you put your passion for the mountains into the pieces you make?”
“With jewelry making, something that we’ve often tried to do is to capture that same feeling you get when you're on a trail, knowing you have a number of different possible destinations. It’s about keying into the joy in the journey that you’re experiencing. We love being in the mountains, and appreciating those moments in that middle. We just wanted to translate that sentiment in...
Scott James Jewelry •

Adventures with SJJ customers: Professional runner, Coree Woltering

Coree Woltering is a serious professional runner. However, to those who know him, this statement may sound a bit melodramatic. He runs for a handful of outdoor adventure brands, including Merrell, Smartwool, and Kodiak Cakes. He excels at multi-day/week efforts on dirt, but also races road marathons, and ultra marathons of varying distances. In 2016, he put up one of the fastest 50 mile times ever run at the Tunnel Hill 50 in 5:30. (Yes, that’s five hours, and thirty minutes!) He also has FKTs (...
Timpanogos Hiking Co. •

The Perfect Day of the Perfect Month of the Perfect Year (And Why You Shouldn't Wait For It)

By Tyler Marshall
On an early spring afternoon, I pulled up at a local trailhead to run.
This spot is used very frequently by trail runners, hikers, mountain bikers, and horse riders. It’s a hub for mountain access.
I got out of my car, and prepared to run. At this same moment, an older gentleman was finishing a hike at his car, which was near mine. We started a casual conversation.
“Beautiful day,” I said.
“Oh heavens yes,” he responded.
We began talking about the trails, and about this gorgeou...
Timpanogos Hiking Co. •

Hiking the Timpooneke Trail to Timpanogos: Everything You Need To Know

There may be no better place to exist than on the Timpooneke trail.
Roundtrip, this trail is about 14.2 miles long (~23 km). It contains roughly 4,400 feet of vertical gain (~1300 m). In most years, the trail is ready for hiking starting around the 4th of July. This is, of course, contingent on the amount of moisture received in winter and spring.
The last weekend to feasibly hit the trail is generally the second or third Saturday in October. Once again, this solely depends upon what Mother Natu...
Timpanogos Hiking Co. •

Hiking Mount Olympus

By Tyler Marshall
Mount Olympus lives up to the drama of its name.
It's deceptive though. The mountain tops out at around 9,000 feet above sea level. In mountaineering terms, this is hardly a heavy hitter. In spite of this, the climbing profile is nuts: The Mt. Olympus Trail climbs 4,200 feet in about 3.4 miles.
From an unceremonious parking lot just off of the aptly named Wasatch Blvd, you begin the rapid ascent. On any given day, the trail is enjoyed by hikers, runners, dog walkers, climbers,...
Timpanogos Hiking Co. •

Mount Timpanogos: What Makes a Mountain Special?

By Tyler Marshall
Why are some mountains special?
Why are some places in nature special? Is it simply due to their beauty? Is it proportional to the physical cost to arrive at the summit? Could it have to do with the memories we make in these places? 
I’m not sure.
Sometimes it just seems that the air in one place is different, special, unique. There's something intangible.
I can’t tell if these feelings come from the mountain (or area) itself, or from within myself. My baseline assumption would...
Timpanogos Hiking Co. •

What I Lose and Find in the Mountains

By Tyler Marshall
“You’re a runner?”
I shrug. “Yeah, essentially… I… Yeah. Yes. I’m a runner.”
They look at me puzzled. “Cool. You do like marathons?”
“No. I do long distance.”
They nod. Then their head tilts, and their eyes look to the right, then back at me. “What?”
Why am I like this?
In terms of my mountain activities, I don’t know how to identify myself. I love running trails. I train hard. At this point, I enjoy running an ultramarathon or two each year. But, what I really love week-to-wee...
Timpanogos Hiking Co. •

Balancing Life and the Mountains

By Tyler Marshall
The two most important aspects of my life are 1) family, and 2) the mountains.
My time in the mountains is sacred. Perhaps this is because it comes at a high cost.
In my personal life, I’m currently a non-traditional student. I work. I have a spouse, and two young children. I also try to spend time moving in the mountains each week. This time can be quite practical. It gives me a recharge. It allows me to be more patient, and also a happier person. It also provides a healthy ou...
Timpanogos Hiking Co. •

Run Every Mountain: How Ty Andrews is Shattering Trail Running Records Across the Globe

By Tyler Marshall
There were a lot of dark moments. There was a lot of doubt. Recovery after surgery took a ton of focus. But that’s why Ojos was special. It was special because grabbing the FKT showed that I hadn’t just returned to the level I’d been at before. I’m stronger than I was.
On March 17, 2024, renowned trail runner Ty Andrews set the FKT on a distant Chilean mountain called Ojos del Salado. 
“FKT” stands for "fastest known time." An FKT is a big deal for any mountain in the trail run...
Timpanogos Hiking Co. •

Mount Timpanogos: A Palace of Contrasts

Mount Timpanogos. This grandiose structure is a giant’s hymn. It has been a looming presence in my life. The mountain rises 7,000 feet out of the ground. Its summit ridgeline spans multiple miles across the Utah sky. Its very foothills are dramatic and impressive. They contain various peaks: Mount Mahogany, Little Mountain, Brush Mountain, and both Big and Little Baldy.
The east side of Timpanogos is gorgeous. It's home to Sundance Resort, and to miles of beautiful backcountry. These descriptiv...
Timpanogos Hiking Co. •

Summiting the Snow-Covered Face of Mount Timpanogos

By Tyler Marshall
This wasn’t how it was supposed to go.
We were supposed to be on a classic adventure—not at war with the elements. We each self-assessed, and then looked around to gauge the status of the mountain. Rollers had crashed down to the bottom of the couloir. Not good. The couloir was to be our quick exit off. Now with surprisingly warm temps, and unstable snow conditions, we might be stuck.
*****
The sound of my alarm felt like I was suddenly dropped into freezing cold water. I arose...
Pando Refitters •

Life, Flow, and Sustainability: A Conversation with Gnarly Co-Founder

Interview by Tyler Marshall
When I think of Eli Kerr, two words come to mind: Life, and flow. The day of our interview, I entered the shop late. He saw me and stood up. As we walked towards one another I extended my hand, and he reached around my arm for a hug. Our conversation proceeded in a similar manner: warmer, and more invested than I’d expected.
Eli Kerr is one of the founders of Gnarly, a nutrition company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gnarly began in 2012 in a market oversaturated with...
Pando Refitters •

Love of Place, a Conversation with Pro Trail Runner Coree Woltering

We sat down with pro trail runner Coree Woltering to discuss his career path, the reality of being a professional athlete, future running plans, and of course, wilderness and mountains. In his nearly decade long trail running career, Coree has racked up an impressive resume, including multiple ultra podium finishes, not to mention the fastest known time on Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail. This interview has been shortened and edited for clarity.
How did you get into trail running?
In June of 2014, I w...
Pando Refitters •

The Every Summit Project

In January 2023, Charli McKee quietly commenced a large-scale project: it is simply called Every Summit. Her goal? Climb to the top of every summit in the backyard of Salt Lake City. There are 167 of them.
Via her Instagram, Charli said, 
Inspired by Ricky Gates’ Every Single Street project, Charli desired to get to know her home. In our interview, we discussed the beauty of the Wasatch Range, and its proximity to the urban area of Salt Lake City. For those who haven’t been to the Salt Lake vall...
Pando Refitters •

Fire Safety in the Backcountry

By Tyler Marshall, founder of Mountain Goat Trail Series
3:26am.
There’s no cold like lying on the ground at elevation, with just a little lessgear than you need. I was wearing a Patagonia puffy, my 5” running shorts, and had a small blanket over me. Under me: a small blow-up pad. My teeth hammered out a steady beat. Wind rushed through the leaves of the surrounding Quaking Aspens. I made a cocoon out of my blanket, sealing myself inside to maximize the use of my own body heat.
Nothing helped.
T...
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