Chris grew up in the Hudson Valley of New York, where his passion for team sports and the outdoors began. A three-sport athlete in high school, he also enjoyed alternative sports like snowboarding and rollerblading. While earning his degree from West Virginia University, Chris studied physical and health education. During his time in West Virginia, he developed a love for outdoor recreation and lifetime sports, including golf, disc golf, pickleball, hiking, cross-country skiing, and backpacking.
After college, Chris immersed himself in cycling, racing mountain bikes and fat bikes while working in the bicycle industry. His career took him from Pennsylvania to Colorado, where he expanded his outdoor pursuits to include off-road bicycle touring, skiing, and rock climbing.
A dedicated student of movement, Chris continues to explore and integrate diverse movement practices from around the world. His passion for nature and exploring different landscapes led him to seek a fitness system that prepared him for a variety of real-world challenges. This pursuit led him to discover MovNat, a natural movement physical education system that transformed his approach to health and performance. He pursued certification as a Level 2 MovNat Certified Trainer.
Chris’s love for golf and fitness has also driven him to serve the golf community by helping players improve their physical fitness. As an ASFA Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, he focuses on training golfers, leading them to greater enjoyment and longevity in the game.
Chris is also the head coach for elementary-aged kids at The Pad Climbing in Binghamton, NY, where he shares his love for climbing and adventure with young athletes.
Today, through Backwoods MSW, Chris shares his love for movement, lifetime sports, and wellness with the Endless Mountains communities of Pennsylvania. His mission is to empower people to move better, feel stronger, and embrace a lifetime of activity and overall well-being.