Author Archives: John

So I’m very pleased to be caught up with Frank and reaching the 700 mile marker on the Appalachian trail. This is such an enjoyable section it ranks up there as one of my favorite. I don’t think you’ll ever … Continued

it was the best of times it was the worst of times. Two to three feet snow stopped our summit bid at 17k. Add 30 mph winds and avalanche danger and our team was forced to descend. The bad weather … Continued

we’ve had an incredible experience and it gets better daily.

Virginia is beating a soft spot in my outdoor heart. We left Wednesday March 29 at 7 am from Knoxville. Frank picked me up and had already been on the road for almost two hours from Chattanooga. It was a … Continued

the southern Forest watch had to attend to some business up there last weekend in the cold. But we’re definitely working on a project. It was nice to get back on home turf for a little bit. We did not … Continued

The new Gopro is paying off. Here is a taste of what a 100 foot top belay route feels like. You have no option but to top out. Or swim.

Brittany caught me on my new Colorado favorite.