Based in Los Angeles, California Tristan has been recognized for his consistent drive to lead people into the outdoors lifestyle making numerous appearances on national television and being published across several platforms such as Spectrum news and Forbes.
To-date, he has guided thousands into the outdoors and continues to spread his movement for mental health awareness through his various efforts in the outdoor community.
Great question. Let me digest it. “Realistic Budget” to me, is translated to “I don't wanna spend a dollar”. I’m right there with you! It is also the top question I get. Let me say this… I spent more on a night at Top Golf with my girlfriend on Valentine’s Day than I did on my entire 3 week road-trip to Alaska…
Now let’s make this fun:
Tip 1: Plan. If you want to save money. Plan the trip out.
Tip 2: Disregard Tip 1. You wouldn't be on an adventure if you didn't break off the plan and get off the beaten path.
Tip 3: In your planning on “Tip1” , listen to “Tip 2”. Get off the beaten path.
Stay away from the tourist traps. When you get off that path, you will come across communities in need of the money you do spend, but you will also see things that don’t require you to spend a single dollar.
Example: Instead of spending $50+ on a wildlife park pass… Go camp deeper in the mountain (of course clean up after yourself). Keep an eye out, depending on where you camp, you will see something!
Tip 4: Follow along Tip 3. Camp. You don’t need a fancy hotel, a van, or an epic off road rig. You can literally buy a $40 foam mattress at Walmart and sleep in the back of your car with a can of beans and a protein shake to get the same exact experience. Just be sure to bring your Brüush for the morning!
Tip 5: Keep it simple. All I need is a quick stop at the grocery store, a sleeping bag, and some hiking boots with my plaid jacket. I’m simple. I guess that’s why I'm able to save so much when I travel!
Okay this is a fun one! I know you want an easy answer.. BUT if we’re talking action shots, looking away is my answer. So I can focus on the adventure. There is a saying I like to tell my team: “One is for the reel, the other is for the meal”. So if we’re talking about working with brand, that usually requires you to hold some uncomfortable pose - so 100% I’d rather interact with the camera operator over and stare right at that camera!
Being on a trip itself is self-care. But that goes away very quickly when you don't feel fresh.
There are 3 essential items I bring with me on every single trip: (1) A sports squirt bottle, (2) some eucalyptus & aloe infused face wipes, and (3) my new Brüush - and I’m not just saying that. My Brüush has changed the game dramatically when it comes to freshness in the AM. Hence why i’m so happy to be here talking to y’all!
There are many different kinds of confidence. To some it may be appearance, others decision making or even risk taking. I believe that I have found my confidence through first finding what gave me purpose on this planet. Once I found my purpose, I was able to walk forward in my own life in confidence. But you can’t get any of that without first loving yourself. Find love for yourself. Then you will begin to understand your purpose. And from there, you will brew your own self confidence organically!
Deep down, we all know what we want. We just have a few things in the way. Find your way to move those “things” out of the way.
There’s a million ways I can explain this… But if you can see clearly, you know what those things are. You know how to move them. So quit kidding yourself and make it happen! Yeah, it ain’t going to be easy. If you want to climb a mountain and wake up to a sunrise on a weekend, it’s going to mean finding a way to maybe make a bit more money for that mountaineering gear, rigorous exercise to prep for the climb, and a heck of a lot of discipline to not only push your way to the top, but to not push the snooze button at 6am when you wake up on Monday morning sore as can be! Just remember nothing good ever came easy. Discipline!
A full year in Antarctica. The minute the opportunity presents itself, I’m going. Most people don’t last the winter. I want the full storm!
I’m sure you understand the value of having a solid morning routine. What does yours look like?
My routine:
1: I wake up (this is a whole thing in its own, haha). Time? It’s honestly all over the place… Sometimes it’s 3am and other times it’s 9am. It all depends on what I feel my body needs and where I’m at and need to be on the schedule side of things. But I sure do love to sleep in!! I’m not a morning person. But once I wake up, I suddenly turn into one! I love my mornings once I get past this part.
2: No matter where I am, I make my bed. It’s the first success of my day.
3: Always first Brüush, then shower.
4: Coffee, Coffee, Coffee
5: If i'm not injured, I go for a nice 2-3 mile run. If injured, i go take a deep breath of fresh air and meditate to whatever view or air I have outside for 5 min.
6: After 1 hour has passed, I open my laptop, turn on my phone, and get to work.
Well… One time I was white water kayaking through the south fork American River in California (2017), where at the time the water levels were far higher than average from a recent storm. I ended up getting impaled in the arm from a fallen tree and had to hike out 3 miles with a mountain lion watching us. That was a decent sprinkle of danger I'd say!
Brüush, eye drops for allergies, SPF LipBomb, aloe face wipes, charcoal face wipes, and sensitive teeth toothpaste!
]]>Are you a morning person or an evening person?
I am definitely a morning person! That being said, I do enjoy more of a slow paced morning. I’d rather wake up earlier, and be able to take the first hour or two of the day for myself. I’ll make a nice breakfast, maybe do a workout, and play a podcast while I get ready. The tone of my morning really impacts the rest of my day, so I like to dedicate the extra time to myself!
What are the first 3 things you do in the morning (your morning routine)?
Ugh. I hate that I’m going to say this, but... I check my phone! Usually while in bed, still half asleep, sipping on my water bottle. Then I write in a gratitude journal (it only takes 5 minutes!), and then I head into the kitchen. I’m a huge breakfast enthusiast, so I genuinely enjoy making breakfast each day.
What gives you confidence?
It’s no secret that I am teeth obsessed, so I’m always flossing on-the-go or brushing my teeth. My smile definitely makes me feel confident. I think it goes hand in hand with the feeling that normally comes with it. When I’m smiling, or when I’m truly laughing- you know that kind when you’re belly laughing so hard you can’t catch your breath?- that’s when I feel like the most pure version of myself.
On another note, and please bear with me as this might sound so oddly specific, but the confidence I have wearing a high pony is like non-other. I just love the way it makes me feel! If I’m ever having a down moment, I take the time to give myself a *snatched* high pony, and I swear it makes me feel 10x better!
If you’re comfortable, can you share an insecurity you’ve struggled with in the past and how you grew the confidence to overcome it?
100% the biggest insecurity I’ve struggled with is my skin. I dealt with acne growing up, and it was especially hard as I was posting videos online and felt like it was under a microscope. I had so many damaging thoughts running through my head, and it truly took a hit at my self confidence. I didn’t want anyone to see me and it started to affect my personality.
Eventually, through many dermatologist appointments, and finally deciding to go on medication for it, I started to physically manage my acne. Dealing with the emotional aspect of this experience was a whole other beast. Even years after the acne was gone, I still dealt with this negative voice in my head about my skin. Working on daily practices of gratitude and self love has helped me mentally overcome those insecurities.
What has your relationship with your smile been (have you always loved it? Was there ever a time you hated it *cough* braces *cough*, has it changed as you’ve gotten older?)
Oh, there’s nothing like going through puberty coupled with braces!! Luckily, I think I’ve done a decent job at erasing any photo evidence that those years even existed.
To be honest, I didn’t think too much about my smile growing up and as a child and I loved going to the dentist. Eventually, when I was presented with the option of getting braces, I was genuinely so excited about it. It felt like I was getting a whole new fashion accessory—it seemed so fun! Spoiler: I was wrong. After about one whole week, I decided that I hated braces. Luckily, I didn’t have them on for too long and loved the final results!
Were you using a manual toothbrush or an electric toothbrush before Brüush?
I WAS USING A MANUAL TOOTHBRUSH MY ENTIRE LIFE!!! Saying that now seems so wild. I don’t know how I didn’t get converted to an electric toothbrush earlier!
It’s one of those things where now, I’ll never be able to go back after switching over! Such a game changer.
What do you love about your Brüush electric toothbrush?
Where do I begin?! First off, my teeth feel so clean. Like… shiny, squeaky clean. It makes me wonder how dirty my teeth were before…
I also love the aesthetic of the toothbrush. Between the fun colours and the overall design, it looks so gorgeous on my countertop. Plus, the charge holds so well! I’m normally always travelling and on-the-go, so the long lasting charge makes it one less thing I have to worry about!
What does self care look like to you?
Self care for me is being in tune with myself and checking in. Every day might be different, but I’d like to think I’m pretty intuitive with what my body needs, both mentally and physically.
There will be days where I know that a long walk outside will make my body feel better, or times when I know I just need to call up an old friend and ramble on. I’ve never been the type of person to feel guilty about dedicating time for myself or my needs, because I know if I don't, I won’t be able to show up and put my best self forward.
Go-to self care staples?
What’s something that’s been giving you a reason to smile lately?
My mom! She is truly my best friend and I feel so blessed to have such an incredible relationship with her. Since lockdown, we’ve been able to spend way more time together and it truly makes my heart so full, and my smile extra big!!
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