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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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Last Climb of the Season: Cloud Tower, Red Rocks
For our last Red Rock climb this spring before moving on to Moab, Ken and I chose Cloud Tower, a 7-pitch route located on the far north side of Rainbow Mountain. Despite the cumulative fatigue of the climbing season, we really wanted to get out for one last big day…
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2024 Recap: My First Year as a Mountain Guide
2024 was a year of significant change and new beginnings. I fully embraced nomadic life, left the tech world behind, and dedicated myself to climbing and guiding. Among the highlights were a summer spent working with AAI, the exciting transition to van life with my partner, and completing important guide…
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