Today is the day, and it's a big one. I thought much about writing something up days ago with my thoughts on who to vote for, and why. But, then I realized that - for better or worse - most American minds have been made up for some time, and those who are looking for […]
What does the historic discovery of Andrew Irvine's remains in the Central Rongbuk Glacier tell us? Some thoughts below - please share yours!
"Is there some sort of April Fools' Day in October?" I asked myself at 6:00 AM. A friend from Australia had posted on my unDefined Community with the title A potential find of Irvine. It seemed so strange, so out of the blue, I couldn't parse it. So, I poured a cup of coffee and […]
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
perspective, politics, Quotations, Thursday Thought
Read MoreWhat 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.
perspective, Quotations, Thursday Thought
Read MoreIt 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.
perspective, Sheep Mountain 50, Thursday Thought
Read MoreWell, 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, […]
inspiration, perspective, Sheep Mountain 50
Read More
© 2020 MountainWorld Productions. All Rights Reserved. Site by Ramsey Creative Group