The serene mountains of Wyoming are home to the Carmelite monks and their Mystic Monk Coffee brand. In 2010, the monks, a Catholic religious order, got caught in a scandal that pointed the torch to transparency issues within religious organizations.
They were accused of using funds from the coffee business to purchase a $7.5 million ranch in the mountains of Wyoming without letting their donors know. There were allegations of misused funds, shady practices, and compromised transparency against the monks. Read More...
Created by Jonathan Murray and Mary-Ellis Bunim, MTV’s ‘The Real World’ is a groundbreaking show that premiered its twelfth season in September 2002. The 12th season took the cast to the glitzy city of Las Vegas, Nevada, marking the first time the show ventured into the Mountain States region of the country. ‘The Real World: Las Vegas’ quickly captured the attention of audiences with its compelling mix of diverse individuals living under one roof, showcasing their interpersonal dynamics, struggles, and personal growth. Read More...
Explore More In the 1990s, alpinist Alex Lowe was on top of the world. He was considered the best mountain climber of his generation. He summited Everest twice, tackled K2, and, with his best buddy and climbing partner Conrad Anker, set speed records on peaks in the Himalayas and Antarctica. When he wasn’t traveling to far-flung locales as a member of the North Face climbing team, he came home to a beautiful wife, Jenni, and three adorable young sons, Max, Isaac and Sam. Read More...
