ABOUT JACQUE

Jacque Tietjen is a Utah-based endurance and outdoor performance coach, mountain athlete, and lifelong multi-sport competitor. Growing up skiing and climbing in the Wasatch and Rocky Mountains, Jacque developed a deep connection to the mountains at a young age, a relationship that shaped her competitive drive and inspired a lifelong pursuit of personal growth through challenging outdoor experiences.

From racing her first distance bike event at age 12, summiting her first 14er at 13, to competing in competitive cycling, swimming, and triathlon events growing up, Jacque has always embraced challenges that push both body and mind. Her commitment to testing herself extends beyond traditional sports, from the Scottish Highland Games to the aerial arts, cultivating a mindset that true performance demands strength, focus, and resilience across all aspects of the self. These experiences cemented her belief that true performance requires training physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Jacque’s climbing journey reflects this philosophy. Her trek to Everest Base Camp in 2018 was a turning point, showing her that mental preparation is as crucial as physical training. Applying these lessons, she successfully summited Kilimanjaro in 2019 — serving as her own first client and testament to the power of mindful, intentional training.

With a coaching career spanning back to 2007, Jacque loves helping athletes achieve ambitious goals. Her approach bridges the gap between physical and mental performance, emphasizing that strength gets you started, but mindset gets you to the top. She currently works with endurance and outdoor athletes, helping them conquer themselves by building resilience, confidence, and peak performance in the mountains, on the trails, or wherever their goals take them.

Professional Certifications:

• BS Health Education from Utah Valley University
• Physical Education Endorsement- USBE
• Certified Personal Trainer- NASM
• Certified Stregnth and Conditioning Coach – ISSA
• 200HR Registered Yoga Teacher 
• Sport Psychology Course Completion
• First Aid/CPR Certified
• Previously Certified PSIA Ski Instructor, Climbing Instructor, Aerial Acrobatic Instructor, Swim Instructor and US Swim Coach

“On December 31, 2021 my childhood best friend from camp passed away. It brought up a lot of memories but it also made me realize how truly special that place was to us and how much it saved me in some of my darkest moments in my life. My wish is that every child has an opportunity to attend a summer camp, to allow them to find their own connection to the outdoors, have a safe sanctuary where they are free to be themselves, and help them grow confidence in their abilities to reach for their dreams.

I am Climbing for Campers. I would not be persuing my climbing dreams if it weren’t for the things I learned and confidence I gained from camp. Through A Thousand Summers, I hope to raise money through my climbing and photography to send kids to camp who otherwise could not afford it.”

“In these mountains we share smiles, swapping tales for miles, and when we’re through, what am I without you?” -Shelby Newly