You may have heard that our team experienced incredible success in Ecuador last week, topping out on Pasochoa, then Ruccu Pichincha and finally the big one, Cotopaxi at 19,347 feet. I am so proud of our group and look … Continued
Immediately upon embarking on this late afternoon back country hit, I run into Bill Ramsey whom I haven’t seen in months. He was completing a loop and we were heading up for the night. The stars were amazing and we … Continued
In the old days we called this a Team Extreme event. AJ and John Dempsey had originally planned to go up there. So I invited Richard and Wildcat. Then Brian came along. it rained about 2 inches on Thursday. Friday … Continued
The flying sausage and I flew into the backcountry for an overnight quick hit. The winter starscape was amazing Which made a warming fire not only nice but necessary. this was an off-trail route which is why I’m not going … Continued
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
