There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that ‘my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.’
- Isaac Asimov

What is our obligation as climbers, as humans, when big goals are at stake? Do we help others, or continue on to a summit? Some thoughts on summits, ego, and humanity on K2, Everest, and in life in this Thursday Thought.

It was right about the 29 mile mark that things began to hurt. Thus far, the Sheep Mountain 50 had been pretty darn fun. But, as I had a hunch it would at some point, that was all about to change.

Well, go time is nearly here. Back in January, I mentioned to everyone in a blog post that I had signed up for my first ultramarathon, the Sheep Mountain 50 miler (part of the Human Potential Running Series). I say my first ultra because, well, it is (or soon will be, hopefully) my first ultra, […]