Myanmar – Bridges of Change is available on Amazon Videos for Prime Members. This excellent 44 minute movie chronicles an epic 2013 Himalayan Expedition to Gamlang Razi. Gamlang Razi is one of the most remote places on Earth and arguably…
Best Planning Sites for California Alpine & Mountaineering Climbs
California offers many of the best American alpine & mountaineering objectives. One of the biggest challenges is where and when to climb. Fortunately, California (CA) has many resources to help mountaineers find the next climb. Here are a few of…
Take What is Given: Weather & Weekend Adventures
Life has been especially busy recently with family and work. This Thursday night and Friday, I’m planning a 24 hour adventure to a California National Park. My original plan was to leave Thursday night, summit an objective on Friday, and return…
Where To Find CA & Bay Area Camping Reservations
REI Let’s Camp, glamping, & other campaigns are increasing the popularity of camping & backpacking. With more parks using quotas, the campaigns are also increasing the popularity of backcountry reservations. Obtaining a coveted site can take planning and a little luck,…
Best Outdoor Adventure TED Talks
TED talks showcase Ideas Worth Sharing from leading scientists, innovators, and artists. Outdoor athletes from Tommy Caldwell to Roz Savage have also given the sub 20 minutes talks. TED talks are one of my frequent companions on a trailrun or…
Meru – Best Climbing Film
On the mountain I am a solid class 3/class 4 climber. At home I am a world class armchair mountaineer. My bookshelf is filled with mountaineering stories, pioneering tales, and climbing videos. Early on Saturday morning, I watched Meru on…