2023

Introduction With spring springing, I wanted to make a short backpacking trip to places I have not been. I have been frustrated by not getting permits and issues caused by the high snowpack in the West. The high snowpack has closed trailheads, caused access inability, and caused damage. Always trying to look at the glass

I did it! I safely summited the highest point on the African continent. This adventure had many firsts for me. I had never been to the African continent, been above 14,200 ft, slept above 11,500 ft, and had a guide or porters. I have never done mountaineering, so I learned and experienced the process on

I did Twin Sisters in RMNP yesterday morning, February 12, 2023. It was a 7.1 mile out and back with 2,416 feet of ascent, maxing out at 11,356 feet. Strong winds scoured the summit of snow and brought the wind chill to close to zero. Near the top, there were two very short glissading spots,

The Loch is a short hike to a breathtaking alpine lake which I did on the morning of February 2, 2023. The park had about 12” of new snow a few days previously. I started with microspikes. Watch the video to see me struggling up the last section before the lake. I post-holed several times