Connor grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. After obsessing for years, he knew he was destined to move out West. Before rock climbing, Connor bounced around between several different passions and hobbies. When he found climbing, he truly hit his stride and found something that motivated him more than anything else. His passion for climbing and meeting new people eventually lead him to the guiding industry. On the rare occasion that he is not climbing, he can be found pursuing his interests in photography or riding dirt bikes.