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Chris Ethridge

@cethridge9

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Owner of Desert Force Academy 🖤💙
June 1, 2025 🌌
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Adventurer
Wife | Cat Mom 🤍🖤

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Less of a plan, more of a feeling 🧗🏼🏕️🌿⛰️
#ourhappyplace #FallBreak

Ft: @lylaanne_ Shmit & Shmat , Marta Reece
📷: @newmexicangraywulff taken in Las Conchas Trailhead, East forks by @cethridge9

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And now a collection of my favorite pictures from the trip 🫶🏼

I love you and our life @cethridge9 by @cethridge9

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A little short film from our Colorado + Northern New Mexico summer 🤍

We’re pretty lucky to call this corner of the world home—and even luckier to spend our days wandering around it.

We climbed and camped in all these beautiful areas - Boulder Canyon (CO), Shelf Road (CO), Penitente (CO), The Promised Land (CO), Clear Creek Canyon (CO), Tres Piedres (NM), El Rito (NM), and Comales Canyon (NM)

We also made our way through Eldorado State Park (CO) + Rocky Mountain National Park (CO). And got to spend some time with @jseiv13 and his family 🤍

Grateful for a strong, capable body, wild places to explore, and a little family to share the adventures with. Here’s to many more miles, climbs, and stories.

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#colorado #newmexico #rockclimbing #adventurecats by @cethridge9

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SAVE THE DATE!

To celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Desertfest, we knew we had to do something BIG. For the first time ever, Desertfest is heading fully outdoors for an unforgettable campout experience at Lyla’s family-owned property in Southern Arizona!

Get ready for four days of learning, connection, adventure, and memories with the incredible Desertfest community that has helped make the last five years so special.

Full informational packet, pricing, registration details, and event schedule will be released July 15th.

Important Attendance Information:
• Must be 18+ to attend Desertfest Campout 2027
• Must be 21+ to camp onsite

From our first year to now, Desertfest has grown beyond anything we could have imagined, and we cannot wait to celebrate Year 5 with all of you.

Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and get ready for the most unique Desertfest experience yet.

🏜️ DESERTFEST CAMPOUT 2027 🏜️
The adventure begins now.

#DESERTFEST #Campout #Arizona #desertforceacademy #lmxdigital by @cethridge9

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What a weekend. Beautiful people, unforgettable memories, and immaculate vibes. See you next time under the desert sky. 🌙🌵

@lmxdigital thank you for capturing our vision taken in Las Cruces, New Mexico by @cethridge9

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Desert fest 🌵🏜️
thank you!!! @cethridge9 @desertfest_nm @desertforceacademy taken in Desert Force Academy by @cethridge9

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ONLY 3 DAYS until DESERTFEST 2026 🌵🔥

Year 4 is shaping up to be our BEST one yet, and trust us… you do NOT want to miss this weekend.

Come train with some of the best in the industry, level up your skills, meet incredible athletes from all over the globe, and experience the energy of the desert.

Featuring master classes from Kollin Cockrell, Chris Ethridge, and local yoga instructor Keara Bixby at Dwell Yoga!

Whether you’re coming to learn, grow, or just have an unforgettable time - Desertfest is the place to be.

Tickets available through the link in our bio or at the door! Discounts available for groups of 3+ and local college students!

See you soon desert dwellers 🫶🏽 taken in Las Cruces, New Mexico by @cethridge9

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Climbing mountains on our days off—because normal weekends are overrated.

Took on our first 600ft multi-pitch wall and earned every inch on it. Tough, humbling, and absolutely worth it.

No better partner for the grind (and the views) than my wife 🤍 taken in Las Cruces, New Mexico by @cethridge9

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Happiest Birthday to my beautiful wife! Can’t believe we’re both 30 now 😬 That’s okay because it feels like we’re finally learning our place in this world.

The bond we share grows stronger everyday and I hope we never stop writing our story! Creating memories with you and exploring the possibilities of life is my favorite hobby.

I love you forever, never forget 🤍 taken in Las Cruces, New Mexico by @cethridge9

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6 months ago

Una de las partes más mágicas de Desertfest no son solo las habilidades, sino la gente. De todas partes del mundo, este evento reúne amistades que van mucho más allá del tapete, y eso es algo que nunca damos por hecho.

Estamos especialmente agradecidos por el lazo que compartimos con los increíbles atletas de todo México: su pasión, corazón y talento nos inspiran cada vez que tenemos la oportunidad de estar juntos.

Ayúdanos a felicitar a estos increíbles amigos por un logro impresionante: ¡medallistas de plata en ICU! 🥈 El mundo es suyo y estamos muy orgullosos de estar a su lado. taken in Desert Force Academy by @cethridge9

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Desertfest 2026 Schedule of Events is HERE 🌵

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend packed with action, desert vibes, and nonstop excitement! This year’s schedule is officially set, and we’re bringing the heat all weekend long.

Plus—don’t miss our new Master Stunt Classes being offered for the first time this year… details coming soon!

Mark your calendars, plan your days, and get ready to show up and HAVE FUN! We can’t wait to see all of our friends take on Desertfest year 4! taken in Desert Force Academy by @cethridge9

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Happy 1 year of marriage my sweet husband 🤍 I love you in ways words can’t quite hold. Always grateful for our adventurous, busy, whimsical life. Here’s to many more years celebrating our love 🥂 by @cethridge9

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