On February 19, I lost a friend to the mountains. Loren Miller was an expert telemark and downhill skier and an accomplished mountaineer and rock climber. While I was not one of Loren’s closest friends, I have known him for many years and spent a few...
Hangovers. They suck, and they get worse as you get older. Long gone are the carefree days of college where you could drink 5 nights a week and wake up every morning like a champ. Nope, you only get so many freebies, and you my friend, are out. But you’re in...
Last year I put together a 2011 Year in Review where I listed all of the things I had accomplished and laid out some goals I hoped to achieve for 2012. As it’s the season of ‘Lists’ I feel inspired to do it again. So now for your reading...
For those of you considering a trip to El Potrero Chico (and really, why haven’t you just bought your tickets already???), here is a list of MUST DO’s while you are down there!First and foremost put together an awesome crew. Make sure they are awesome and...
I think I first heard about the three Levels of Fun on a podcast – perhaps Dirtbag Diaries? Or maybe I read a link from my favourite blogger of late Brendan Leonard? Either way, Fun Levels I through III have become my rating scale for any and all adventures ever...
I recently stood on the summit of stunning Mount Adams after a two day ski/hike. The weather was gorgeous – blue bird skies and clear sights to the surrounding mountains! We had views for days. I’m still pulling together pictures for a proper blog, but...
