Fossil Alpinism

This time it seems related to a brawl part-way up Everest! CLICK HERE TO READ THE BBC NEWS STORY.

"The decisive thing about us is not strength, intelligence, or wealth: these are things we carry. The real question posed to us is the...

Reading the Sunday New York Times, I happened upon this great travel blog ... it certainly got me thinking about another trip to the Andes. ...

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I took some NCS students out to the track for a quick workout, which after a thorough warmup included both a bit of sprinting (100 m) and mi...

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I jus re-read this wonderful novel, which draws on real life characters and events in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The story of Quenton C...

Fire on the Mountain from Gage & Gage Productions on Vimeo . If this catches your interest CLICK HERE TO WATCH A FOX NEWS SEGMENT ...

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For a tiny town, we had a huge turnout ... Needless to say I lagged way behind Lucy, Hyelom, and David.

Doing laps around the 1k Dexter pasture with a waxing moon over Cascade. This is my fourth short running workout this week, which I have sup...

While reading THE BOYS OF WINTER one couldn't help but be interested in the February 1944 ski traverse from Leadville to Aspen. The hist...

A terrifically engrossing book by Charles Sanders. The literature of this storied fighting force seems to grow by leaps and bounds, however ...

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Lower elevation trails are starting to come into shape. The view of Baxter, Giant, and Round Mountain from Owl's Head.

CLICK HERE. I was searching for something else and this popped up. Judging by the "skiing" not sure it has had a second descent.

For those fossils too wimpy to sleep in the cabin the apartment now has a deck with an amazing view ... Gary and Selden knocked it out in tw...

Now that spring is on its way every week brings a new challenge ... Buffalo Run 100, Marathon des Sables, Sonoma 50, and on to the Western S...

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Shiva - Piolets d'Or 2013 from Planetmountain.com on Vimeo .

Even though I skied today, I am transitioning to running shoes, hiking boots, and rock shoes. While doing some yoga I re-watched this fantas...

At just over 5k and 2000' vertical this run (or ski) up Squaw is a gut buster. This past weekend Callie won the run in 47:55 ... any tru...

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Maybe I have a tour (or two) to do over on the Porter Mountain loop, however it is time to dust off the trail running shoes and the rock sho...

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My last day at Alta, touring from the Lodge up partway on the Supreme chair (which was closed). We had a great NCS/CTT reunion.

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After riding the lifts in the morning, I toured up to Twin Lakes pass in the afternoon. Mount Superior from the pass.

Our NCS/CTT farmer - Mike Tholen - is taking some time off from sugaring, lambing, and planting in the greenhouse. He was ripping it this mo...

About 70 minutes, 950' vertical, and 5.5k tour after a long travel day. Great to be out here!

Sitting in the sun outside the hut, eating apple strudel, and enjoying the view of the Silvretta range.

An informal event, since Boulder Open Space land bans competitive races. Participants run up to the base of each Flatiron (Third, the Slab, ...

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Gary rapping down Crystal Ice Tower last Saturday after leading it in thin conditions. Out of view are his new Dynafit TLT ski mountaineerin...

Despite the fact that they ice climbed in the morning, it was clear that Owls Head was dry, warm, and that the rock climbing season is upon ...

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Produced in 1979, this spectacularly beautiful film - shot in New Zealand - is as valid today as it was 35 years ago. Lydiard trained some o...

The expansive curriculum, the gorgeous 2000 acre campus and facilities, as well as all the friendly nordic race team gals ... Sealed the dea...

This is not mountain climbing but some pornographic substitute. CLICK HERE TO GO TO COLD THISTLE AND READ ABOUT THE TRAVESTY THAT IS EVERES...

This is not a new development for the alps, however Ueli is going to start using a para glider to enchain peaks. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRA...

Gary leading a route on Good Friday. I was hoping to climb with Brian on Saturday and Sunday, however he had to bail as he was overloaded at...

CLICK HERE TO READ THE INTERVIEW IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT HER SKI TRIP TO THE TIEN SHANS. CLICK HERE TO READ ABO...