Have we lost something? After almost 50 years in professional guiding, I find myself pausing to ask this question more and more. When I look around today, everything seems so structured. The profession and mountaineering objectives are dominated by paperwork, risk...
As we get closer to winter, I often end up sorting through different weather sites and apps, trying to see what’s new, improved, and narrow down what’s most useful. There are many weather forecasting tools out there, and each one has its strengths and weaknesses. I...
A few years ago, a family member introduced me to someone who wanted to climb Denali. My family member knew I’ve intended to climb it for a long time, but the timing has never worked out. When I first met this person, they immediately started talking about Denali...
It’s only been a couple of weeks since I wrote about the recent fatalities on the Clear Creek Route of Mount Shasta. Those events are always a reminder of how quickly conditions in the mountains can change, and that even experienced hikers or climbers can find...
