Digging Deep on Dhaulagiri
Climbing atop the 7th highest mountain on earth, Dhaulagiri got off to a jagged start. My second 8 000 er was far tougher mentally than physically. I climb on.
Kanchenjunga: Keepin’ the Story Interesting
The world’s 3rd highest peak, my 3rd 8000er, was going to be different. The stories my mind was telling were daunting yet deep within knew that there was potential for greatness to surface from change. It did.
Eye Shoulds
New shoulds, eye glasses, and response.
Craving the serenity, simplicity and solitude of life in the Himalayas, where I am disconnected yet connect deeply: inner peace should not be altered. I have work to do.
Manaslu Expedition Part 1: Embodying the Soul of the Himals
As I prepare to climber beyond 8 000m, I reflect upon the healing I have found in the himals of Nepal, and how I strive to personify their characteristics.
Part 2: Magical Manaslu ~ a brief look
A glimpse into my first expedition beyond 8 000 m, to the true summit of Manaslu
A HEAVY LOAD: FROM AMA DABLAM TO THE ANNAPURNAS (PART 4)
Grief is an enigma. Ups and downs, twists and turns, it hides in crevices before it surfaces again without warning.
A Heavy Load: From Ama Dablam to the Annapurnas (Part 3)
Room for anything but mindfulness does not exist when maneuvering amidst renowned technical terrain, anchor after endless anchor with frigid fingers and without depth perception, one breath at a time I climbed in body and mind.
Teaming Up with Mountains of My Mind
2021
As a visually impaired adventure athlete, along with unique content and inspiring goals’, contagious energy is fabricated into my story, which I would be grateful to have allies become part of.
A Heavy Load: From Ama Dablam to the Annapurnas (Part 2)
Ama Dablam comes with an extensive packing list; a strong mental game tops the most essential gear as she leaves no space for a wandering mind. Most variables on the mountain are beyond my control yet which direction the voices take is up to me.
A Heavy Load: From Ama Dablam to the Annapurnas
Having been forced down from the Annapurnas and locked out of the mountains, following 8 challenging months, things were looking up. Embarking upon the most technical test of my vision, physical and mental strength, when an avalanche hit.