Manaslu 2013 – Memories of Kathmandu
The rush of memories was overwhelming. Each mile, each segment across the Pacific brought me closer to Nepal, and further from home. […]
Year: 2013
Manaslu 2013: Thoughts as I Board the Plane
Leaving home for an 8000 meter climb is always a time of mixed emotions. On one hand, s I am excited to […]
Oxygen on Everest – Reviewing the Options – Updated
Climbing Everest with supplemental oxygen has become standard for 97.1% of all climbers starting with Mallory and Irvine in 1924. As with […]
You Don’t Want It Bad Enough
At the end of my physical limits, I slowed down then fell to my knees. My high school track coach, now hovering […]
Everest 2013: A Sherpa Finally Talks About the Fight
On April 27th, s 2013, a fight broke out on Everest with ramifications that still echo four months later. It involved Sherpas […]
New Everest Rules Won’t Help
In an effort to “restore dignity” to Everest, the Nepal Ministry of Tourism announced a new set of rules effective for the […]
Manaslu 2013: An 8000m Expedition
Well it is time to climb again! A big climb that is: Manaslu 26, 759’/8156m. If you have been following me in […]
Going Through a Cave to Reach Longs Peak Summit
It is not often you go through a cave to reach a mountain summit. But I recently did just that on Longs […]
Climbing News: Karakorum Drama, Denali Records
2013 has not been kind to climbers in Pakistan’s Karakorum mountains. The season started with a horrific massacre on Nanga Parbat, followed […]
Colorado’s Roof: Holy Cross, Snowmass and Pyramid Peaks
I had a busy week June 24, 2013 climbing three of Colorado’s major 14, and 000 foot mountains. I have climbed all […]