Our family weekends in the winter start with the sound of ski boots clicking into place and cold air filling our lungs.

We have intentionally chosen skiing – not because skiing is easier (it’s not). Not because it’s cheaper (definitely not). But because we wanted our weekends together, not spent in different cities, but side‑by‑side on the same lift, breathing the same cold air, actually talking to each other.

On the mountain, each of us gets to grow without growing apart.
One kid drops into a black run.
Another sticks to the blues.
We meet at the lift with cold faces and big smiles ready for another lap.

No trophies.
No rankings.
Just time together.

Those hours on the mountain have strengthened our family more than any medal ceremony ever could. They’ve reminded me that growth doesn’t have to pull us in different directions; it can bring us closer if we choose it intentionally.

And that realization has shaped the work I’m doing now.

I’m building a community for fathers who want to be more present with their teens. It’s for dads who are tired of living on autopilot and ready to create a life that reflects what they value most. Not perfection. Not performance. Just intentionality.

Through my work, I help fathers rethink how they spend their time, how they build connection, and how they show up for the people who matter most.

If you’re a dad looking for a different way to lead your family – one rooted in presence, not pressure – I’d love to walk that path with you.