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2025: Finding my stride and my limit

If 2023 was the leap of faith and 2024 was the landing, 2025 was the year I finally found my footing. This was the year the “newness” of this lifestyle finally wore off, and the reality set in. For the first time since leaving my software job, I had consistent…
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Reflections on Guiding under Icefall

How do we truly inform mountaineering students of the hazards of the mountain they’re trusting us to guide them through? As guides, we dedicate ourselves to leading people safely through challenging environments. We provide detailed briefings, review objective hazards, and meticulously plan routes. Yet, how do we truly convey the…
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