Articles from the Cache

A former ski racer who was raised in Sun Valley, Idaho, in a family of adventure hounds, Zach Crist has spent his fair share of time in uncomfortable situations. Whether it was standing at the top of a race course on a mountain in sub-zero weather wearing nothing but a race suit and ski boots, waiting for the sun to hit the run, or logging mile "too-many-to-count" while backpacking in his "home range" of the Sawtooth Mountains when he was a little kid, Zach learned how to embrace challenge from an early age. This tolerance for challenges, evidently, turns into an appetite for adventure. As the owner/operator of Sun Valley guides, Zach has built a life around sharing his passion for adventure and wild places with others. He is committed to giving his clients the experience, skills, and understanding of operating in the backcountry that will keep them coming back to the mountains again and again.

With a lifetime spent pursuing adventure—mostly through sailing and cycling—Kevin Luzak can boil down his inspiration behind Cache_Seven to one experience that he shared with his son and a mountain guide years ago in the Tetons. It was a moment that showed him the pivotal role guides play in getting people outdoors in a safe, responsible, adventure-filled way. C7 is his way of giving back to the guides who give the outdoor-curious or outdoor enthusiasts so much!

The majesty of the Tetons. The charm of an old Western town. Jackson Hole doesn't do anything half-assed whether it's views, charm, or recreational verve. Jackson is C7's home base, and the alpine adventures at your fingertips here just cannot be matched. Our C7 Roadshow team decided to pause our peripatetic ways for a little staycation this fall, and we reflected on some of our must-dos—a few "right-now" adventures for the spontaneous set following along and a few for next summer for those long-range planners in the mix.

Best Buddies Breakaway Camps are epic riding adventures with pro-level coaching. Cache_Seven joined the Aspen Breakaway camp in September and while the riding was, indeed, epic, we were there to support Best Buddies International and the work they do to end the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Their programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families. We'll ride to that!

Ready for an adventure this fall? If so, we have one helluva destination for you! Our C7 Roadshow team did the recon so that you don't have to! Arrive ready with our cache of Aspen must do's, must see's, and must go's. Whether you are looking for some "River Runs Through It" caliber fishing, fantastic fall colors, hiking stellar enough to write home about, or a never-let-you-down social scene, we have some suggestions for your own C7-tested and -approved Aspen cache!

Here's the thing: pursuing a life of outdoor adventure can come with many hurdles. Geography, time, and cost to name a few. Sailing is one of the outdoor pursuits with a long line of hurdles. You have to live near the water and have access to the equipment and instruction. That ain’t cheap. Events like Nantucket Race Week help to support Nantucket Community Sailing, a program that  ensures access to sailing for people of all ages living on island. 

Cache_Seven is proud to be one of the sponsors of Nantucket Race Week because, well, it’s always a good thing to stoke someone’s fire.

Guy Robins was raised with a deep connection to the outdoors, learning fishing and guiding at a young age from his father in Scotland. His adventurous spirit led him to the Himalayas where he co-owned an expedition company and discovered a passion for mentoring young guides. Based in Idaho for the past 20 years and working as a respected fly fishing guide, Guy, never passes up a chance for a day on the river or an adventure in the mountains. The father of two, being active in the outdoors is as necessary as oxygen. And he shares that passion with others, generously.