My First Whipper

This summer I took a Whipper.  As defined in this previous post, Whippers are NOT awesome.  Mine was no exception.On July 30, I headed out to Exit 38  to meet some members of The Group for a little Friday-after-work climbing action.  I was...

Summer Adventuring

This summer hasn’t been all about weekend trips away to epic places like Smith Rock.  There have been plenty of hiking and after-work climbing trips as well.I want to go on the record as saying I am so thankful to climbing because it has enabled me to meet...

Maui Baby

I have traveled a lot this year, which has been fantastic, but in reality 2009 has actually been a very rough year for me.  I was laid off from my job in late January and couldn’t find full time work for 7 and 1/2 months.  When I was unemployed...

Patagonia: Torres del Paine

Day 1:We awoke bright and early to catch the 7:30 but to TdP. Luckily the night before we were able to hurridly buy groceries. Here they are:It was a three hour bus ride to the first stop, and of course I slept the WHOLE WAY! I really need to stop doing that. Luckily...