Evan grew up in the inner-city of Baltimore and became a nuclear specialist in the US Army. When he experienced an onset of anxiety, depression, and PTSD, the trail became his source of healing. He ultimately made the commitment to summit all fifty-eight 14,000+ ft peaks in Colorado, which he completed in September 2021. After successfully climbing every 14er in Colorado, Evan refocused his energy on bringing education and mentorship back to inner-city communities. In the summer of 2022, Evan organized a free outreach event to introduce more than 80 underrepresented youth to the healing powers of the trail.