Rainier 2015: Summit and Fun
This trip report is for my climb of Mt. Rainier in Washington State, Washington. At 14,409 feet, Â it is the highest volcano in the lower 48 states of the US and the most popular way of training for higher Himalayan peaks. I summited with friends on July 8, 2015. I rolled over in my sleeping […]
Ben Nevis Trip Report
Ben Nevis
Scottish Highlands
4,409 feet/1344 meters
Trip Report March 5, 2012
Vinson Trip Report
Antarctica 16,067′,4897 meters Summited December 9, 2010 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s Pristine and perfect—Antarctica. I am unsure how else to describe my experience climbing her highest peak, Mt. Vinson. As this was the first of my 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s, where I am raising awareness and money for research, it was critical […]
Kosciuszko Trip Report
Australia 7,310 feet/2229 meters Summited October 27, 2011 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer’s With a tip of my hat to Dick Bass, who started all the 7 Summits stuff, I wanted to include Kosciuszko in my project. I had summited Carstensz on October 22, 2011, and flew immediately to Sydney, focused on completing my 8th […]
Kilimanjaro Trip Report
One of my 7 Summits for Alzheimer’s climb – Africa’s Kilimanjaro and a safari.
Kilimanjaro Home
One of my 7 Summits for Alzheimer’s climb – Africa’s Kilimanjaro and a safari.
Elbrus Trip Report
Trip report from my August 11, 2011 Elrubs summit.
Denali 2011 Trip Report
My third attempt on Denali, the highest in North America as part of my 7 Summmits for Alzheimer’s campaign in 2011.
Orizaba
A trip report from climbing Mexico’s Orizaba, 8,880 feet/5,754 meters in 2008.
Denali 2007 Trip Report
This is a very personal, detailed and sometimes graphic report. It chronicles my attempt on Denali in June 2007. My intent is to bring readers into my world of high-altitude mountaineering by showing the incredible rewards, the obvious dangers and what happens when the human body hits the wall. Remember to click on any picture […]