My favorite place in the world is the alpine tundra high above the treeline and it seems like forever since I have been there. Definitely feeling the effects of adventure withdrawal 🙁 My last summit was Mt. Columbia in the summer of '16. Since then it has just been one thing after another... Money, injuries, … Continue reading Withdrawal
Tag: endurance sports
Pikes Peak Ascent
Wow, what an adventure today was! Last night I set my alarm for 4:30 a.m. to get an early start on my day photographing the Pikes Peak Ascent, but the alarm proved to be unnecessary as I awoke at 4:20 a.m. on my own wired up and ready to go! One cup of coffee and … Continue reading Pikes Peak Ascent
New Vasque Boots
Not many things make me happier than a new pair of hiking boots. It always seemed to me that a person's shoes are an indication of who and what they are. A good looking pair of hiking boots are a symbol of freedom, outdoors and adventure, serious equipment befitting a mountain lone wolf. So yesterday … Continue reading New Vasque Boots
Ultra Running 2014
Despite a bout of food poisoning I managed to complete my article on this summer's ultra running schedule in Colorado. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the grueling endurance sport is catching on in my state. It has been a while since I have run an ultra and I was happy to find that … Continue reading Ultra Running 2014