Dakota is a trail runner from Durango, Colorado, now living in Utah. He began running ultras in high school and has made running and exploring wild places his life ever since. He particularly enjoys the experiences of travelling through wild landscapes under human power with good friends, and on using storytelling to convey those experiences. Always passionate about environmental issues, he has become outspoken about issues of sustainability and stewardship through the context of the outdoor industry. He is currently attending Montana State University as an undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering so that he may better understand, develop, and implement environmental solutions.
