We met at Elemental Performance and Fitness in Lander, WY—Ty was working (and still is!), and I was just coming in to train and climb. What started as friendly hellos and shared training sessions (both of us trying to be there at the same time as each other) slowly grew into something more. We began spending more time together—at the gym, on climbing trips, and over dinner dates that turned into hours of conversation and learning more about each other. I knew something was different with Ty. He was kind in a way that stood out—genuine, patient, and so easy to be around. I found myself wanting to be near him more and more, and lucky for me, he felt the same. It turned out we shared a love for the outdoors, funny jokes (Ty loves to share jokes), and one very important addition to our family: Névé, our little shelter rescue turned spoiled cat child (yes, she’s a cat… and yes, we’re obsessed). Our story has been one of friendship, fun, and falling for each other in the most natural way. From the gym to backcountry, movies and dinner dates, we’ve built a life we love—and we can’t wait to keep adventuring through it, hand in hand (and probably with Névé somewhere nearby, judging us).