United States of America

Climbing Otto’s Route (III 5.9-, 350′) on Independence Monument, CO

This is THE classic desert tower in Colorado. […]

October 22nd, 2011|Comments Off on Climbing Otto’s Route (III 5.9-, 350′) on Independence Monument, CO

Climbing the North Chimney (III 5.9, 400′) of Castleton Tower, Moab

This is definitely one of the desert southwest’s most iconic rock formations. […]

October 6th, 2011|Comments Off on Climbing the North Chimney (III 5.9, 400′) of Castleton Tower, Moab

Hiking Half Dome and Feeling Claustrophobic in Yosemite

Yosemite is Mecca for rock climbers, but this particular trip left me with mixed feelings. […]

September 27th, 2011|Comments Off on Hiking Half Dome and Feeling Claustrophobic in Yosemite

My 4x Great Grandfather’s Grave, Plus 15 Minutes in Wyoming

I decided to drive to Wyoming today. […]

September 24th, 2011|Comments Off on My 4x Great Grandfather’s Grave, Plus 15 Minutes in Wyoming

My First Visit to Portland and the Oregon Coast

Last month I visited Portland and the Oregon coast for the first time.  […]

September 23rd, 2011|Comments Off on My First Visit to Portland and the Oregon Coast

The Highline Trail (and a Quick Mountain Climb) in Glacier National Park

Every time I’d see a photo of Glacier National Park, I’d have a “Wow, holy crap” moment. […]

September 21st, 2011|Comments Off on The Highline Trail (and a Quick Mountain Climb) in Glacier National Park

Climbing the South Spur on Mt. Adams, Washington

Mt. Adams is now one of my favorite mountains.  […]

September 20th, 2011|Comments Off on Climbing the South Spur on Mt. Adams, Washington

Lunch at the Space Needle and a Troll Under a Bridge

Here are a few pics from having lunch at Seattle’s Space Needle with my sister and her kids. […]

September 18th, 2011|Comments Off on Lunch at the Space Needle and a Troll Under a Bridge

A Solo Ascent of the South Ridge (5.4, 3000′) of Mt. Superior, Utah

This classic climb had been on my list for a long time. […]

September 17th, 2011|Comments Off on A Solo Ascent of the South Ridge (5.4, 3000′) of Mt. Superior, Utah

Climbing Mt. Shasta, the Giant Californian Volcano [PICS and VIDEO]

Pics and a video from my favorite mountain. […]

September 9th, 2011|Comments Off on Climbing Mt. Shasta, the Giant Californian Volcano [PICS and VIDEO]