Hypoxic Hiker

06/10/2026

Thank you, Osprey Packs for helping me get here. 🙏🏼🥰

06/08/2026

My friend and neighbor, Alex, got married on the mountain yesterday! 🤍⛰️

Alex has been dealing with respiratory issues this past year in addition to his asthma, and he’s been using the Talon O2 backpack made by Osprey Packs to continue doing manual labor and spending time in the mountains he loves.

Yesterday he got to use it for something even more special - to feel his absolute best while marrying the love of his life, Alyssa.

Thank you, Osprey Packs, for making this pack and helping make moments like this possible. Congratulations Alex & Alyssa 💙

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day to all the mamas out there! I’m sorry I haven’t posted anything meaningful or Hypoxia related lately.

I’ve been trying to heal from Chronic Illness and pretend none of these traumatic health issues have been going on. I got screamed, and verbally abused for a few months over how much I talked about my health, so I’ve been trying not to.

I wanted to check in with my Hypoxic Homies, how’s everyone doing? What are you up to? Are you new here?

I’m using oxygen every night when I sleep, and when I hike up hill, or feel exerted, I still use oxygen. I live at 9300 in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. My passion is getting people outdoors, showing them how to camp, hike, go off roading and all the adventures! I started Always Choose Adventures (ACA) 10 years ago, it’s now a 501c3 nonprofit. We have a great team of board members and volunteers that donate their time to make our mission possible. We help anyone who’s disabled or disadvantaged access the outdoors, and we have a campground in Idaho Springs with Extreme Motus off-road wheelchairs, that one of my best friends, Jim Bishop, Castle Builder helped us acquire. Yesterday Jim’s son, Dan came to visit my “Castle” and it was pure serotonin. He told me he wakes up everyday and does what god tells him to do. That’s what prompted my post today.

I know I have a lot more Hypoxic homies than I thought… one of my many jobs is working at Summit Oxygen in Frisco, Colorado. I have learned that most people in Colorado are hypoxic, and just don’t know it! I’ve helped over 36 people get on oxygen the last year, it helps support your brain, heart and overall wellbeing while living at altitude, which is considered anything over 4,000 feet!

I’m stoked for this summer at our campground, we also have an oxygen bar we just setup, so come on up to 9300 feet, and see if you’re a homie, too!

03/29/2026

My homie, Jerry Enger Top of Sniktau. Elevation 13,244 above sea level ✅🙌🏼

12/26/2025

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11/07/2025

Today I got to help a hunter from Kansas named Carter — now officially known as The Hypoxic Hunter! 🏹✨
He came to Colorado to chase adventure, and I got to help him get the oxygen he needed to do it safely.
I love my job — helping people access oxygen so they can recreate, explore, and live full, wild lives. 💨🌲💪

10/23/2025

Annual Check Up, at 9,000 feet.

Not Hypoxic. ✅

10/14/2025

It’s been a while since I’ve posted as the Hypoxic Hiker. 💨

These days you’ll find me hauling tanks, delivering oxygen, and helping people breathe a little easier working with .

Wild to think not long ago I was the one fighting to breathe — now I get to help others do the same. From hospitals to high altitude, I’ve lived both sides of what oxygen means.

If you ever need access to oxygen or you’re struggling to get what you need, I can help. ♻️💙 Feel Free to DM me!

07/29/2025

Check out this awesome piece Mary from GearJunkie wrote about the Talon Oxygen! 💨🎒

This first-of-its-kind pack aims to make outdoor activities more manageable for people living with hypoxia.

06/28/2025

The Talon Oxygen is already making its rounds to Oregon, New Mexico and Western Colorado! .cochrane