The Story So Far

The decision to leave Maine was genuinely difficult. We had exciting professional opportunities there, a desire to connect and serve with the community, and incredible access to the outdoors. We took some very memorable car camping trips through the Northeast US and Canada, hiked and biked trails that went on forever, and people who genuinely cared. But family was far away, and that weight grew on us.

Once the opportunity here materialized, family, congregating here, Maggie's position in Colorado Springs, and the pull of the mountains, we couldn't turn away from it. The access to the Rockies sealed it. We've already enjoyed ski days, bike rides, and hikes since arriving, and we're just getting started.

We chose Manitou as our home for the foreseeable future for a few reasons that all pointed in the same direction. The neighborhood itself is fantastic, close-knit, walkable, and full of character. And the trail access is extraordinary: hundreds of miles of trails essentially start at our door.

Equally important, my brother has been living and working in the Springs since 2012 and lives just minutes away with his family. Along with my parents making the transition to Old Colorado City, my younger sister and her family currently reside in Northeast Colorado Springs. We did not plan this, nor could I have imagined this three years ago.  Having them close, and being closer to family more broadly, was a big part of why this move made sense. We are ready to put down roots here and start our own family. 

When I'm not working, I'm typically doing something outdoors — biking, skiing, ultimate frisbee, running, or hiking. Maggie and I try to get out at least once a month and incorporate the mountains into whatever we're doing. We're excited to explore the Rockies in our new-to-us camper, and there's no shortage of terrain to cover.