Reinhold Messner on mental strength
It’s May, and May is time for Everest. If you keep up with the Everest gossip, you know about the
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Climbing (Rock or Ice)
Spider Face Attempt 5.23.10
The Spider Face, photo taken on 5.9.09: Pete Sowar has a photo of this face in his house, and it’s
Read MoreGreat Article from Climbing: Female Mountaineers in the Karakoram
Lizzy Scully contributed an article in Climbing magazine highlighting the history of female mountaineering in the Karakoram, a region in
Read MoreTR: Sherman Ice Climb (5 Dec 2009)
I wouldn’t really consider myself an ice-climber. But, when I take the time or have the opportunity to go, I
Read MoreThanksgiving Week Adventures
Thanksgiving week is supposed be a time of relaxing and vacation. But, we found ourselves incredibly busy. Between socializing, exercising,
Read MoreThe People you Meet…
In Crested Butte, or any other ski town full of talented and adventurous people, I’m always running into people who
Read MoreWorth Checking Out…
I thought I’d pass this link along, since it’s pretty amazing. It’s a 1980 ascent of the East Ridge of
Read MoreHartman’s Rocks and Gothic Ice
With the recent spate of warm and dry weather, skiing plans have put on hold, at least temporarily. So what’s
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