10/18/2025
In this episode, Aaron shares his story of grit, curiosity, and community from growing up on a gravel road, up in a holler to becoming a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne and later co-founding Center 45 Climbing & Fitness. His reflections on risk, purpose, and the High Country climbing scene reveal how passion and perseverance can shape a place and the people around it. This episode celebrates the energy of Boone, the joy of climbing, and "being active and having a really, really fun time doing it."