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Worst Case, They Will Just Send A Helicopter
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Spring Climbing on Mt. Rainier
Three weeks ago, I had the fortunate experience of attending one of the most extensive training seminars in an unparalleled outdoor classroom, Mt.
Climbing Mt. Baker & The Regularness of Life
I have been re-watching the Sopranos over the past few months while traveling. Last night while watching an episode, I picked up on a scene that I
Want to Avoid the Hike Out?
Last year I was sitting in Ashford, WA about to climb the Disappointment Cleaver route via the Ingraham Glacier on Mt. Rainier. I was
Do it ’till you love it
My good friend Katie once referred to my hobby of backpacking and mountaineering as "Cosplaying Homelessness". While funny, I think it accurately
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“One Step [Day] At A Time”
One step at a time; it can be long and it can be painful but you can always take another step. That is how you thru-hike and climb mountains; That is how you recover from addiction.