NATE GOERTZ

OWNER

CrossFit Level 2
15 Years of CrossFit and Personal Training experience
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit Dumbbells
USA Weightlifting Advanced Sports Performance Coach
USAW Club Director of Out Cold Barbell
SafeSport Certified

I was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and have lived in Colorado since 2009. I played Hockey and lacrosse in High School and continued lacrosse at the University of Minnesota Duluth where I was Midfield Captain, 4-time All-Conference player, and an Academic All-American. I also played lacrosse for USA-West after college, traveling to compete and teach lacrosse internationally.

I love the outdoors, skiing and snowboarding, hiking, backpacking, biking, and going on new adventures. I’ve committed my life to help people build a foundation of confidence and strength through fitness that can help them accomplish what they never thought was possible.

"FEAR IS WHAT

HOLDS YOU BACK"

ChrISTY BUFFINGTON

OWNER

HYROX Performance Coach
Precision Nutrition Lvl 1 - Exercise Nutrition
Pre & Postnatal Certified Coach
Barbell Rehab Method Certification
CrossFit Level 2
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit Gymnastics
CrossFit Running
USA Powerlifting Club Coach
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
SafeSport Certified
15 years of Personal Training and CrossFit coaching experience

Hi my name is Christy aka C. Buff, I have always been a thrill-seeker looking for new adventures, which is why I left Texas and moved to Colorado over ten years ago. I grew up running track and playing basketball and when I realized that my WNBA career was not going to happen for this 5ft athlete I turned my competitive spirit to half marathons, trail runs, snowboarding and lifting weights at my local gym. I would go to the local globo gym and do the static movements we all know and love, but it was boring and I knew there had to be something else out there, and there was, Crossfit. I tried it at local box and was hooked. I quickly realized it improves my performance in everything I conquer outside of the gym which keeps me motivated and always keeps me working harder.

Crossfit has helped me reach strengths that I never thought were possible, including body building at the national level. I love getting to teach others that there is nothing they cannot do and I knew through my passion for Crossfit I could do just that. Helping people reach their goals in and out of the gym is a fulfilling experience and I love every second of it.

JIM RAMIREZ

COACH

CrossFit Level 2
CrossFit Gymnastics
6 Years of CrossFit Coached

My current occupation is a Wildland Firefighter working for the US Forest Service in Gunnison, CO. Prior to moving to Gunnison I was the Superintendent of a 10-person hand crew and part of our routine was doing workouts together, this made for a close bond with the crew that would spend day and night together throughout the summer season.

Before starting CrossFit I have done many physical activities to stay in shape, such as hiking, running, swimming, biking, lifting weights and playing basketball. Some notable events I’ve done include a sprint triathlon, 10K race, half-marathon and multiple 5K races. But what I missed most doing all those activities was a team (community) spirit. After coming to Gunnison and no longer supervising a crew, I found that CrossFit filled the void of team bonding that I had thoroughly enjoyed.

I started CrossFit in 2013 when I first moved to Gunnison from Wyoming. Between the community and the workouts (WOD’s), I have experienced here at CrossFit, I feel I’m in my peak physical and mental condition. My favorite CrossFit movements have been pull-ups, hand stand pushups, snatches and clean. My biggest challenges have been muscle ups, bar and ring, hand stand walking, heavy weights and of course thrusters!!

Personal growth has come in trying to overcome those challenges. Attempting to overcome these challenges has helped me in the gym; but also outside the gym in my professional and personal life. While CrossFit and Wildland Fire take up a majority of my time you can still find me hiking, backpacking, and working in my yard with my lovely girlfriend Liz. In the long cold winters here I find time reading, listening to podcasts, wood working, working on my house and getting outside to ski.

I received my Level 1 Certification in January of 2017, which was a phenomenal experience and I got meet one of my favorite CrossFitters, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet! I’m looking forward to by my next challenge in the gym, coaching CrossFit, but am excited to learn under the tutelage of Coach Christy and Coach Nate!

Matt Estrada

COACH

CrossFit Level 1
Colorado League High School Mountain Bike Coach License

My name is Matt Estrada, I was born and raised in Denver, CO and have lived in Gunnison for over 20 years. My current occupation is a Professional School Counselor for a public online, alternative high school in Colorado. I have been a school counselor at all grade levels for the past 17 years and I am also a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado. I love what I do for a living and enjoy raising my two daughters (Geneva & Camille) and spending time with my amazing partner, Timoni and her daughter Mattie, here in the beautiful Gunnison Valley!

I have always been an avid outdoorsman my entire life. Over the years in Gunnison I have found a passion for riding my mountain bike and randonee/telemark skiing as much as possible (even throwing in a few races for fun every year). Big game hunting, fishing and running rivers on my raft also occupy my free time, along with CrossFit! I also enjoy being a coach for our local high school's mountain bike team every Fall and "moonlighting" as a part-time llama wrangler with my family and friend's Pack Llama business (Fossil Ridge Pack Llamas).

I started CrossFit in 2021 as an athlete looking to improve my overall fitness and strength. In 2025, I completed my Level 1 CrossFit trainer course so I could share my love and passion for CrossFit with others. All I can say about CrossFit is that it has forever changed my life in so many positive ways. The opportunity to challenge yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally really shines in our CrossFit gym. I truly enjoy the community aspect of being a part of a CrossFit gym and the supportive, positive relationships that have developed from working out with a group of people who want to improve their lives and overall fitness as well. Since joining CrossFit, I have noticed a huge difference in my overall well-being as a person. My strength, fitness and mental fortitude have grown tremendously because of CrossFit, which in return has allowed me to do all the things I love to do outside of the gym at a higher level and "adventure harder".

I am beyond grateful to be a part of this community and share all of the experiences that come from being engaged with a wonderful group of people at our CrossFit gym. Watching everyone challenge themselves, grow and succeed is why I wanted to be a CrossFit coach, and I look forward to many more years of sharing this experience with others.

"Trust yourself to take a risk, to be vulnerable, in order to be genuine"

OURAY WALKER

COACH

CrossFit Level 1
6 Year Experience Freeride Coach
3 Years of CrossFit Coached

I was born and raised in Colorado. Most of my time has been spent exploring and competing in skiing and whitewater kayaking. I moved to Gunnison permanently in 2015 to attend Western Colorado University. During the summers outside of competing, I was a kayak instructor and raft guide in Pueblo and then while attending Western. My winters were spent skiing as many days as possible! At Western, I competed on the Freeride World Qualifier tour. I have always enjoyed skiing and was always trying to find ways to ski year-round. Following my competitive career I was fortunate to start coaching for the Western Mountain Sports Freeride Program. I have now coached the Freeride team for the last 6 years.

I was introduced to CrossFit in 2020. I was looking for a new competitive outlet since injuries took me out of competitive skiing in 2018. I love CrossFit’s no BS mentality, show up and put in the work. If you are struggling with a movement, there is no hiding from it. My life has always revolved around waking up and getting better every day with no excuses. Going to the gym has been a great way for me to continue to grow and learn more about myself. CrossFit Gunnison has and will continue to help me push my professional life as well as explore all that the Gunnison Valley has to offer!

Being a Freeride coach for the last 6 years has shown me that everybody is different, and each athlete has different strengths and weaknesses. As a coach, I enjoy finding each athlete’s different strengths and weaknesses. And I take pride in assisting each athlete in their version of success.