Author Archives: John

I never thought this would be possible, especially on the heels of my Ouray experience. But Charlie Avery hooked us up. He had paid a guide from Fox Mountain to take him up for an ice clinic. And Charlie took … Continued

Twas a tradition of time’s past. Our Denali crew would gather in Colorado for good ice and fellowship. This year our numbers were diminished due to illness and work obligations but it was still Neil ,JDavis, Neils son, James and … Continued

From back to front. This is a shot of us celebrating Richards 60th birthday and retirement from Denso. This is a View from the road out of Clingmans dome. I departed there on New year’s day after spending the night … Continued

Merry Christmas to everyone. I wish you health and prosperity.  My latest contribution for CityView Magazine. Link to story here: https://cityviewmag.com/2022_01/CITYVW-202201.html#p=36  

…Prophetic words from our expedition leader, Ron Hoglin. It was a darkening late June afternoon in 2013 when his voice crackled over the radio. (you can hear it in the background of this video on my instagram channel.) I had … Continued

After  5.3 mi and 1900 ft of ascent, we arrived at this campsite on Gibson Gap along the Mischa Mokwa Trail in Cumberland Gap. The plan was to ascend to Hensley settlement but all the backcountry sites are presently closed … Continued

The post Thanksgiving tradition continues. and the Highlander Navy set sail on a very crisp and cold Friday morning. The temperature was in the low 30s. and we made the four mile crossing with a small bit of chop. Yes … Continued

Frozen head has a lot to offer. We ascended 1,600 ft and 2.8 mi to this beautiful campsite atop Bird Mountain. It was a cold and windy night on Friday. Here at about 3,200 ft, the fire laid sideways. There … Continued

I got some alone time in the Slickrock. This photo is looking towards the Hangover on a frosty morning as I departed to finish my loop on Sunday. Below is a  repost the text of my Instagram write up about … Continued

We had a near record crowd for the Southern Highlander Hangover trip this year. And the weather could not have been better. The only people not pictured here that were in attendance are Micah, David and Drew Snider and Tipi. … Continued