Spencer Harkins: Carving a New Path to Sobriety
It's like, um, yeah, it's it's cool to see friends of mine or people I don't even know, um, who are happy to let me know that I was like a part of their journey to sobriety, or even just like trying it out.
Ever wondered how an injury could change your life for the better? Spencer Harkins, a skier and brand ambassador for Pit Viper, shares his unexpected journey from street skiing in Massachusetts to finding sobriety in the stunning landscapes of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah.
In this episode of 'Nature Untold', host John Holdmeier chats with Spencer about his early ski days, the turning point of an ACL injury, and how it led him to party more before he finally decided to get sober. Spencer opens up about the mental clarity sobriety has given him and how he now supports others facing similar struggles.
He candidly discusses the challenges of being at drinking events and the improvements he's seen in his athletic pursuits since quitting alcohol. One key takeaway? Sobriety doesn't have to be forever; it can start with a commitment to just one year. This episode dives into the outdoor community's relationship with drinking and celebrates the joy of sober living.
If you're curious about how someone can shift from needing alcohol to have fun to finding genuine enjoyment in life, Spencer's story is a must-listen.