Freedom of the press, like freedom itself, isn’t free. This year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and speeches resonated.
Amore Infinito
Musings on living a dream, being present in a grand tour stage in a stunning Italian national park
A love note to nature
A silver lining to the pandemic is a renewed appreciation for the natural resources around us.
Make America Great
With a little time outside the country and some history, greatness is put into context
Journalism 2019
An interesting compilation of works from throughout the year
El Libertador
Freed from the quotidian to wander the hills, cities and towns of Bolivia
Temptation
“…lead me not into temptation…” the pious phrase goes. Sometimes, it’s better to capitulate.
The Grip
Season changes are great to experience and to look forward to…just don’t forget to live in the present
2018 favorites
some photos and words for 2018
The Gift
We've all been given a gift in this country. It's up to us to care for it, protect it, and pass it on to the next generation in better shape than how we received it
The Experience
Nevada Alpamayo at sunset
Some thoughts on "the how" of an objective, and how that impacts the overall experience.
friends know when
Learning a few lessons on Colfax's Polish Route
have your cake
One should at least try to have their cake and eat it too...you never know what could happen
mortality
Some thoughts on playing the odds, coming out ahead, and learning from it all
the bear
Highway 550, ushering you to some of the best this country has to offer...
Searching for - and finding - winter, great people and beautiful places all whilst learning things along the way
joy after pain
Seeking some of the best ice the lower 48 has to offer, Cody's South Fork provided. Five ascents in the presence of great people, beautiful vistas, regal wildlife, and brisk winter.
celebrate people
"This above all: to thine own self be true\ And it must follow, as the night the day\Thou canst not then be false to any man." - The Bard
Recapping an autumn filled with great places and great people
back in the saddle
One of the tasks of every Sierra outing is to come back with a new objective in mind. From Goode's summit, just pick the best looking mountain, and make a plan for next time...
Getting back to the alpine on Mt. Goode and Picture Peak
laying off the sauce
Coerced away from primary alpine objectives, cycling, Laurel, Rixford, East Spur, Clyde Minaret, Tenaya, Tyndall and Williamson provided delightful alternatives
vermont summers
“I have found in Vermont precisely the opposite to that peculiar thing pointed out and boasted of as ‘very American’: the desire for terrific speed...It requires education and culture to appreciate a quiet place, but any fool can appreciate noise.”
A 2014 return to the Green Mountains