Alex grew up on the East coast near a small ski resort in New Jersey. At this small resort and on weekend trips to Vermont, Alex became obsessed with sliding down mountains on two planks. In 2014, he moved West to Summit County Colorado for bigger mountains and better skiing. With the move, Alex was introduced to climbing and fell in love immediately. Since then, he has honed his skills in skiing and climbing from Colorado to Alaska. Alex received a degree in Outdoor Education from Colorado Mountain College in 2021 and participated in the Avalanche Science Program at the school as well. Alex moved to the San Juans in 2023 and feels that he has found a place to settle.