Over the past several months, my travel life has accelerated by leaps and bounds. This has led me to some pretty classic rock climbing, with some pretty fantastic human beings. Say what you will about it, but none of this would have been possible without social networking. All of the travel I have
Finding the right tent is like finding the right house or apartment, it's important because your going to be spending a lot of time in it. If you have spent anytime backpacking or backcountry camping, you know that having space is important, but weight is equally as important if not more. For the
Hello Folks, I am pleased to announce that I have opened up a shop and am offering CampTheSummit branded merchandise ranging from T-shirts to Coffee mugs and more. The store can be reached by clicking shop at the top of the page or by following this direct link: CampTheSummit Store. This is just the beginning.
Some people like gold, some silver, and some of us like brightly anodized or beat up looking climbing stoppers. One person is offering just that. New and used climbing stoppers fashioned into appealing jewelry. Friend and fellow climber Aleya Littleton has recently discovered a knack for constructing necklaces from any piece of climbing
In May of 2010 Bill Urbanski, A native to Northeastern Pennsylvania, set out to climb Alaska's Denali. Troubled by storms, avalanches and the like the Team did not make the summit, but the adventure provided Bill with a memory that will last a lifetime, and a story to tell. Stuck at 17,200 for several days,
Anyone who focuses even a little bit on climbing wants to climb harder. As I'm sure we all have experienced however, there comes a point when we feel like we aren't getting better. We feel as if we need to change something about how we approach our climbing in order to make a
Cold weather season is quickly approaching, and for some places it is already a reality. Having warm clothing during these cold months is crucial to an enjoyable outdoor experience. I have been shopping around for a decent mid layer that could also stand alone as a jacket, recently I purchased the First Ascent
How to mount your camera to your head on the cheap.
Many people ask me how I do the things I do and go the places I go. I commonly hear things like, "how can you afford to travel so much?" and "You must be nuts climbing that high" and my personal favorite: "I want your job." In reality everything I do is accessible to everyone.
John taking a rest above Tuckermans Ravine "Enjoying The Weather" Photo by Patrick Gensel Taken on Mount Washington in New Hampshire on January 23rd 2010 Photographed using a Canon Rebel XS