Steve is the creator and solo practitioner of Backcountry Performance . He is an avid outdoorsman, with his main passions being rock climbing, mountain biking, snow boarding and hiking. He attended Washington State University where he received a Bachelors in Athletic Training. He then completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Fresno State University. Additionally, he holds certifications as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) as well as a Functional Range Conditioning mobility specialist. (FRCms). He has been working as a Physical Therapist specializing in sports medicine for the past four years. He is happily married to his wife of five years, and is a proud new father to a beautiful baby girl. He lives in Vancouver, WA and you will likely find him outside at one of the areas many crags or trail networks.