Winter has retained a full grip on the backcountry of the Smokies. But in spite of the horrible weather that we’ve had it was time to get out for a weekend. Curt and Brian invited us to come join them … Continued
Our team makes the final steps to the summit of North and South America’s highest peak. 22,800 feet. Nothing like a little mountain modeling to get us started. But do not forget this is a serious mountain with significant altitude … Continued
We had a great climb today to 11,000 feet and the Confluencia camp. Our team is solid and the logistics are incredible. It took about 3.5 hours for us. Tomorrow is in an acclimatization hike and we will be back … Continued
Howard and I enjoyed some street time in downtown Mendoza after my night in Santiago. And I must say that after being in Chile I really appreciate Argentina. Mendoza has a very relaxed and modern feel. Today we met our … Continued
A typical gear spread at my house prior to expeditions. Depending upon your Spanish skills, Aconcagua can mean either of the titles above. The Stone Sentinel sounds better so I’m going to stick with that. I dropped Howard off early … Continued
♣ Few traditions are as solid in the Highlander fold as the annual Eagle Creek, Southernhighlander navy pilgrimage. (Not pictured here is Myers and the bail guys, who experienced an acute case of collective, last minute ombrophobia,) You may … Continued
I had to tap out on a backpack this beautiful weekend. It was an end to a 10 week run. Just like the old days. In the late 90s, Ed Lee and I did a consecutive 34 weekends in the … Continued
Let’s start with the most important news. I got to hang out with yo-yo AKA Frank. Now Frank moves a lot is an upwardly Mobile Urban professional. this means that he has a career that takes him on a path … Continued
Howard met Dan as they accompanied each other to Everest Basecamp last spring. When Dan mentioned he would be headed south with friends to hit the best rock in America, little coaxing was required. Howard analyzes the beautiful Corbin sandstone. … Continued
it’s one thing to start out on the trail when you know it’s going to rain, it’s quite another to get on there when it already is. Throw in the fact you got that big crossing at the beginning of … Continued
