Just like the real thing, it's taken me a while to make this full virtual climb of Everest a reality. But, we're finally there! Well, via the Southeast Ridge at least, and part of the West Ridge. And, a nice view from the Pang La pass in Tibet - from Nyonno Ri to Shishapangma - […]
I'll admit it: I have perfectionist tendencies. Not that everything (anything?) I do is perfect - far from it. But, I do have some mutated, recessive gene (thanks, family) that makes me get obsessive about certain things, trying to improve then perfect them to the point of insanity. One such thing is the Virtual Everest […]
I had just been revisiting photos from my time with him in Khumbu in 2012 when I heard the news that Jim Whittaker sadly passed away on April 7 at age 97. I'd been going through photos, looking for a specific one, of a specific peak, when I went down a rabbit hole. Photos of […]
Memories from the 2001 Mallory & Irvine Research Expedition, and discovering an old sock in the remains of the 1924 Camp VI.
Everest, Everest 1924, Everest History, Moments Memories Mountains
Read MoreHow do we let go? Thoughts on the imminent passing of a beloved dog, and how she can live on when her physical being is no longer.
dog, inspiration, Pema, perspective
Read MoreThe Mahabarata tells the story of King Bhagirathi's devotion bringing the Ganga (Ganges River) down from the heavens to save the souls on earth. Is it time for India to save Her as she once saved them?
Bhagirathi Prayatna, Ganga, ganges river, india, Thursday Thought
Read MoreSnow. It's fascinating, entrancing, elusive and ephemeral, and a metaphor for life. Exploring my own thoughts, and those of Wilson Bentley and Loren Eiseley on snow.
impermanence, Loren Eiseley, perspective, Thursday Thought, Wilson Bentley
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