About Mike

Jones Peak — The Spark

My first hike was Jones Peak in Sierra Madre. I hiked it for four weeks in a row and fell in love with the rhythm of the climb, the morning air, and the peaceful exhaustion after a summit. Something clicked. I didn’t just want to hike—I wanted to climb higher.

Mount Baldy — The First Big Summit

I set my sights on Mount Baldy—10,064 feet. But I knew I had to earn it. Over the next six months, I trained every week. I summited Josephine Peak, Strawberry Peak, and Baden-Powell. Each hike built me up—mentally and physically—until I was ready for Baldy.

Six-Pack Challenge

After Baldy, I challenged myself to the Six-Pack of Peaks: Baldy, Cucamonga, San Bernardino, San Jacinto, San Gorgonio, and Ontario. One by one, I conquered them. Each trail tested something new—steepness, altitude, endurance. But I kept pushing, discovering a version of myself I didn’t know existed.

Why I Hike

Hiking isn’t just exercise. It’s transformation. You learn to embrace discomfort. To prepare. To suffer well. These mountains became sacred teachers. My body got stronger, yes—but my mind became unbreakable. Every summit earned was a reminder: growth lives in the uphill.

The TrailGenic™ Path

Now, I chase peaks not for the glory—but for the cellular renewal they spark. Fasted climbs. Autophagy in action. I’ve turned this journey into a blueprint for longevity and discipline. TrailGenic™ was born from this fire—to help others find theirs.