The Cosmos Must Have a Sense of Humor.

Scar tissue is a funny thing. Be it a noticeable mark on your skin, or an invisible impression on your … More

Going in Reverse, Moving Forward.

I swore I would never do it. I did. Out loud. Once my career started in earnest, and the airplanes … More

I’m a gear nerd. Let me just put that out there. I spend a tremendous (probably unreasonable) amount of time, … More

September 2013 The decision: I’m going. My usual backpacking partner can’t make it, and determined to get one more camp … More

I knew it was coming. I could feel it. My heart was racing, I was breathing hard. One foot in … More

I’m nervous. That’s stupid. There’s no reason to be nervous. I’ve climbed this mountain before. Hell, I’ve climbed harder mountains … More