About Me

Climbing (The Grand Teton)

Climbing is one of the core parts of my life. It’s where I’ve learned discipline, patience, and how to stay calm under pressure. Whether I’m on a difficult route or grinding through a long training session, climbing pushes me to problem solve in real time and stay fully present.

It’s also shaped how I approach business and creativity. Every climb is essentially a strategy challenge, by analyzing holds, adapting your plan, and committing when it matters. That mindset carries directly into my entrepreneurial work: stay focused, trust the process, and don’t stop moving upward.

Skiing 

Skiing is freedom for me. There’s nothing like the feeling of standing at the top of a ridge, looking out over untouched snow, and knowing every turn is yours to create. It’s where I go to reset, push myself, and reconnect with the parts of life that matter.

Some of my best memories are from long days chasing lines with friends and family, hiking for that one perfect run, and feeling weightless as you catch big air. From backcountry tours to resort laps skiing is a defining part of my life.

Surfing 

Surfing is a constant reminder of how important adaptability and patience are. The ocean is always changing, and reading the conditions, timing, swell direction and positioning requires focus and awareness. It’s a sport that teaches humility and flow, two qualities that influence the way I approach both work and life.

Being in the water resets my mind. It clears noise, sharpens creativity, and helps me return to projects with a calmer, more grounded perspective.

Traveling  

Traveling is one of the things that inspires me most. I love landing somewhere new, wandering through local streets, finding unexpected views, and experiencing life from a different angle. Some of my most memorable days have been spent exploring places I’d never been before, trying new foods, meeting new people, or chasing sunsets in places that don’t feel anything like home.

Traveling has broadened the way I think about people, culture, and possibility. Every new place brings a different rhythm, and stepping into unfamiliar environments teaches adaptability in a way nothing else can. It’s helped me build perspective, sharpen my communication skills, and stay curious. These are traits that influence how I approach business, creativity, and problem solving.

Email

ikerstetter@skidmore.edu

Phone

(971) 806-5492

Saratoga Springs, NY

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