Short Bio
Nice to meet you,
Iron Tazz Scaggs is my full birth-given name & I’m happy you’re here. I believe we are all in this together & positivity is a seed that can grow into unlimited possibilities!
The beautiful Pacific Northwest is my home base & my best days are spent exploring the vast wilderness here. I live in a tiny house in a small town called Union at the foothills of the Olympic Mountains.
Family, hiking, learning how to take care of the mind & body, and creating art are my biggest passions.
I love sharing my outdoor adventures through My Photography & videos, & I have been a dedicated landscape photographer for over a decade now. Still hard for me to believe, but somehow, sharing my work online has built up a following of over 3.5 million followers across my social media platforms.
I also love putting my visions on canvas. I have created and sold over 100 original Open Heart Canvas Paintings that are spreading love worldwide.
That’s the short bio!
A Little More About Me
In 2012, I sold everything I owned & backpacked 2650 miles from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. This journey took me over 4 months to complete & radically shifted my trajectory going forward. Since then, I have hiked & backpacked hundreds of days & thousands more miles.
I had an extremely challenging childhood & I’m always tinkering around with ways to find more peace. I graduated from an intensive 30-day Sivananda yoga and meditation program in 2016. Following that line of work, I completed a 10-day Vipassana meditation course (no talking the whole time).
Huge shoutout to my lovely, beautiful wife, Trish. She is an angel and I feel so fortunate to be growing together with her.
Hike It – My Book
If there is one piece of work I’m most proud of, it’s this. I hope this can be the spark that inspires kids to get out in nature and have their own magical experiences. Also really wanted to get a lot of practical information in this to help hikers that are just starting out.
The reading level for this book is 7-12 but it was really written for adults, too, & I envision families from all over the world reading this together.
You can learn more about the book here!
Let’s Work Together
I’m always open to new partnerships or collaborations.
Some of my past clients include:
- Magic Cat Publishing
- Volkswagen
- The North Face
- Houdini Sportswear
- USA Network
- Paleo Valley
I like promoting things that are environmentally friendly & health-conscious.
My expertise includes:
- Teaching hiking & backpacking skills
- Writing
- Landscape photography
- Creating outdoor videos
If you think we might be a great fit, feel free to send me an email at Iron@Irontazz.com
Much Love & Happy Trails,
Iron