Teleopeli and SeaSandSunSnow began their rope bondage journey in 2014 when SeaSandSunSnow told Teleopeli "google shibari. I want this." Shortly afterward they discovered an in-person community of rope enthusiasts who mentored and encouraged their journey. They have been fortunate to be able to attend conferences and weekend intensives to learn and refine their practice, mainly with Teleopeli being the one who ties and SeaSandSunSnow being bound in rope. They are life partners and founding members of Montana Rope Wranglers, and have been integral to facilitating local rope events in Bozeman since 2015.