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
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
If you frequent this site you may have read my reviews of previous weeks of this seminar, Iv'e decided to forgo reviewing the third and fourth sessions in favor of a cumulative review. I want to start by saying the instructors were great, they were both friendly, experienced and willing to spend one on one
A pair of climbers looking over the White Mountains. "Overlooking The Whites" Photo by Patrick Gensel Taken on Mount Washington in New Hampshire on January 23rd 2010 Photographed with a Canon SD750
We all know that climbing is inherently dangerous, but that won't stop most of us from diving head first into this complex and enthralling sport. Have you ever found yourself in a sticky situation at the crag or in the backcountry? did you know what to do? Learning self rescue technique Is a excellent way
In 2011 I will be participating in a Summit For Someone climb benefiting Big City Mountaineers. Big City Mountaineers is a Non-Profit organization aimed at getting at risk urban youth outdoors and learning about themselves, teamwork and other skills. I will be climbing a renown North American Peak or Possibly Kilimanjaro in Africa as a
Back in April Phil and I drove to Massachusetts to hike Mount Greylock, the state highpoint. Here is some footage from the top.
“that trip had a big influence on both Doug and I, It kinda set the course for what we were gonna do later in life. - Yvon Chouinard The adventure of a lifetime, everyone aspires to take one, but many people rarely commit to such an "impossible" thing, or so they say. With things like
Back in June of 2010 Myself along with a few other eager adventurers set out for Baxter state park in northern Maine to climb to the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail on Baxter Peak, Katahdin. Though our focus was to hike the mountain, and take in the magnificent views that Maine has to offer,