Samantha and Matthew's love story began in the spring of 2022 when they both swiped right — their profiles filled with adventurous photos that made it clear they shared a love for the outdoors. The plan was simple. A first date hike. However, on the eve of the big day, Matthew went a little too hard while out with friends, which led to him running late the next morning. He tried to text Samantha, but alas — no cell service. Samantha, assuming she’d been stood up by some immature boy, shrugged it off and hit the trail solo, determined not to let a no-show ruin her day. At the summit, her phone finally caught a signal and ding — Matthew’s message came through: “Running late, on my way.” Once he arrived at the trailhead, Matthew sprinted up the trail in an attempt to catch her. Moments later, down came Samantha, cool as ever, casually snacking on pretzels. That’s where they finally met, and the sparks flew. From that slightly chaotic beginning, they became inseparable, and now here we are!