Why I Prefer some 24-Hour Traverses, instead of overnight backpacks
Why I Do 24-Hour Traverses How I Make Long Traverses Happen Final Prep On the Day Have a blast. Stay safe. Know your body and be kind to it. There’s […]
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The Cathedral Traverse – 24 Hours, Light and Not So Fast
The Cathedral Traverse – 24 Hours, Light and Not So Fast As a traveling climber and skier, I’m always looking for new partners. So when I was wandering solo around […]
Continue ReadingNorth Ridge of the Grand Teton, from the top!
North Ridge of the Grand, From the Top! Weather was turning soggy in Colorado, so I pointed my house on wheels north toward Jackson, Wyoming. I’d already climbed a lot […]
Continue ReadingHow to Pack for an Overnight Spring Ski Traverse in a 32L Backpack
Because skiing is more fun when your pack isn’t the size of a bear. 1. The Light Pack Philosophy: More Turns, Less Regret There I was, standing at the trailhead, […]
Continue ReadingShastina/Shasta Overnight Ski Tour Filled with Solitude
The weather looked beautiful down by Mount Shasta — stable skies, good visibility, and just one night of high winds in the forecast — so I moved my house on […]
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