Everest 2015: The Right Gear
With a month before most climbers arrive in Nepal to begin their Everest climb, gear decisions have been made, but I thought […]
Year: 2015
Lhotse 2015: A Personal Commitment
In early April, advice I’m returning to Nepal, the Himalaya and to the Everest region. This will be my 11th trip since […]
The “New” Route on Everest
This past week, there has been extensive media coverage of a “new” route on Everest. Once again, ambulance shallow journalism has misstated […]
Everest 2015: Permit Status for 2014 Climbers – Updated
Updated March 19, 2015 After 11 months of delay, Nepal finally approves permit extension to 2019 for Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse permit […]
An Evening with Reinnhold Messner at the AAC Annual Dinner
Last night was a special night for mountaineering. The annual American Alpine Club (AAC) dinner was held in New York City and […]
Everest 2015: The Moment You Know
For many people, ed they can tell you the exact moment when a dream became reality, when planning became real, capsule when […]
An Inside Look at What Everest 2015 May Bring
In only 90 days, climbers from around the world will arrive in Kathmandu ing to summit the world’s highest mountain. However with […]
Rainier Summit Trip Report 2012
My July 2012 climb of Mt. Rainier was unique and complex, representing the best human spirit and a mountaineer’s courage. I know—that […]
Rainier Summit Trip Report 2004
After two “non-summit” years on Everest, I was down and wanted a summit. I contacted new and old friends about a Rainier […]
Rainier Home
Summited July 10, 2004, July 31, 2012 and July 8, 2015. Washington State, US: Mt. Rainier (14,411’/4392) I have summited Rainier three […]