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The Lost Mountain Project

The Lost Mountain Project

My big wall frog catching kit: Today I packed my big wall frog catching kit. I have a triple set of most cams, and I hope I actually have a crack to put them in. This adventure for me is inspired by rock climbing, a 2,000 foot granite wall,  called Mt. Namuli, but...

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Turkey! Geyikbayiri, sport climbing paradise

Turkey! Geyikbayiri, sport climbing paradise

It was awesome to get a little sun after the alpine season. Why Turkey? Climbing is an excuse for me to see the world. And Turkey was high on the list of epic rich cultures that I wanted to experience. I just needed an invite. Basically my job is to say yes to any...

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Patagonia flight search!

Patagonia flight search!

In an attempt to choose a flight back down to Patagonia this year, I have been getting so excited! The photos have been revisited for inspiration, the old friends in El Chalten contacted and primed for good times to come. And in this I realized I never summed up my...

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Vote the Environment! Please!

Vote the Environment! Please!

The leaves are falling, golden and slow off the trees here in Colorado, which means it is perfect temps for climbing, as well as election season. There are huge challenges we face every day. Yesterday mine was flight logistics for the next climbing adventure in...

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waiting for the weather, Patagonia 2012

waiting for the weather, Patagonia 2012

The last three weeks have been proper 'patagonian' weather.  Could have been worse, mostly windy, and just a little rain, Noah didn't have to come and build an Ark or anything ... Here are some photos of how I have kept from going crazy... Lucky for us the bouldering,...

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