March 2021
Priyanka and Patrick, met on a dating app, Hinge. Patrick recognized a route Priyanka was climbing in one of her photos called Outerspace, in Leavenworth and knew he had to say something!
April 2021
Patrick and Priyanka met for their first date at Madrona Park where they chatted for hours until the sun set.
Summer 2021
They quickly bonded over their shared love of climbing, having their second date at Stone Gardens Bellevue and then shortly after made it outside to Exit 32.
August 2021
Priyanka (some would say boldly) met Patrick's parents, brother and sister-in law, grandparents and many others at a family wedding for the first time. Priyanka fell in love with their kindness and they were equally as impressed with her courage!
Summer 2022
As they continued to fall in love, Priyanka and Patrick would take many trips to their favorite place to climb, Squamish, B.C.
August 2022
When Patrick met Priyanka's parents, they absolutely adored him. He accompanied Priyanka to her sister's wedding where he got to meet Priyanka's extended family.
October 13, 2024
After 3 and a half years of dating, living together, and going on lots of adventures both local and abroad, Patrick proposed to Priyanka at the top of a multi-pitch climb (Voyage of the Cowdog) at Smith Rock State Park in Oregon. She said YES!
December 2024
Priyanka proposed back to Patrick with a beautiful watch in a snow covered winter wonderland (one of Patrick's favorite settings) at Suncadia, WA.