How Going Further Started

First, get to know us.

Meet Demie

I’m passionate about reading, writing, learning, and constantly growing into who I was meant to be. I believe that happiness is within our reach only when we are our true, authentic self. It is important to me to be living a faith-inspired life in everything that I do, and am always actively pursuing fitness and health.

Meet Donnie

Donnie is an explorer, and a true woodsman. In everything that he does, he is always reaching for more. He is forever our travel guide and helps us make the perfect decision, no matter what it is. From chasing bugling elk to wading running waters or being a wine and microbrew enthusiast-meaningful experiences are what matter the most to him.

Meet Rue

Rue is our fierce, small but mighty, Yorkshire Terrier. She is an adventure-goer herself, and wild at heart. She brings an abundance of joy, happiness, and laughs to every single day. When Rue is not exploring the great outdoors, she is most likely to be found napping in the sunshine or in front of the fireplace-depending on the time of year. This girl takes her rest and relaxation very seriously.

Going Further

On our honeymoon we hiked Pikes Peak, a 14,115 ft mountain. If you’ve hiked a 14er before (a mountain over 14,000 ft), you know that summiting one is no easy task. When I think about Going Further, this adventure was where it all began. The experience of hiking to the top of Pikes Peak was a glimmer into what living a life Going Further could look like. Hiking Pikes Peak was so incredibly challenging yet unbelievably rewarding and exciting. You simply don’t get an experience like this without a good amount of motivation and a thirst for adventure.

After a weekend in April spent camping in our backyard, I finally landed on the perfect name-Going Further. I knew that it encompassed everything I dreamed that this could be. I thought of Going Further because it was the name of an instagram handle that Donnie created a few years ago, when we first moved to Colorado. We didn’t know it then, but Going Further would ultimately become how we would choose to live our lives.

By our definition, Going Further is a way to live your life but how it is lived out is entirely unique to you. Going Further is not about going through life in a mediocre or stagnant way. In fact, it is the exact opposite. Going Further is about living a life with no regrets because you are actively seeking out new opportunities, experiences, and reaching for your wildest dreams.

My hope is that you will be inspired, but that’s not all because this isn’t just about me, it’s about you too. We can Start Going Further together. Our tagline is exploring past the end of the road, going further than ever before and together it starts now!

In the Spirit of Adventure,

Demie