FOREVER OUTSIDE ADVENTURE JOURNAL

Middle Palisade

Middle Palisade

Standing 14,019′ tall, Middle Palisade sits in the center of the highest continuous ridge along the Sierra Crest. With grueling terrain and deceiving metrics, this mountain climb was surprisingly more challenging than expected. Cross country navigation, high streams, a glacier crossing, and thousands of feet of exposed rock scrambling, at high altitude, made for a serious commitment.

THE GRAND TETON

THE GRAND TETON

Standing 13,775' above sea level the Grand Teton is an iconic mountain steeped in history. With a long approach, unpredictable weather patterns, high altitude and only accessible through technical rock climbing, achieving it's summit is never guaranteed.

MOUNT SHASTA

MOUNT SHASTA

Dominating the the northern California landscape rests Mount Shasta. Sitting 14,179' above sea level, and visible from 140 miles away, this volcano is the icon of the Cascades mountain range.  Follow along as a we climb 7,300' over 11.5 miles to reach the summit.

The Marsupials Traverse

The Marsupials Traverse

1000' of alpine style ridge line in Oregon's premier climbing destination. The Marsupials Traverse is the longest climb in Smith Rock State Park. Runout and with dangerous falls, fortunately the climbing is pretty "easy," though some of this is on loose rock.

Mount Williamson

Mount Williamson

Mount Williamson is the second highest peak in the Sierras standing 14,375' above sea level.  Follow along this grueling backpacking adventure up the short, steep, and treacherous route finding that is George Creek.

The Great White Book

The Great White Book

Perhaps Tuolumne’s most classic wide climb. It is intimidating, polished, and is many climbers’ introduction to chimney and offwidth. Although it’s low-angle, the climbing grabs your attention with frequent runouts or awkward chimney moves.

The Matthes Crest

The Matthes Crest

The Matthes Crest is one of the most classic knife-edge ridges anywhere. Stunning scenery, fun climbing, and stomach- churning exposure combine to make Matthes Crest a true gem. Five star alpine climbing that is better than I dreamed of, and I dreamed about it for some time!

Thunderbolt to Sill Traverse

Thunderbolt to Sill Traverse

With over 5000' of climbing and covering five mountains over 14.000' tall, the Thunderbolt to Sill Traverse has been my greatest accomplishment in alpinism.

Red Rock Rendezvous 2016

Red Rock Rendezvous 2016

My second go around at the Las Vegas rock climbing festival RED ROCK RENDEZVOUS.  Highlights include mostly activities outside of actual climbing; trail painting with Jeremy Collins, pancakes with Hans Florine, and parties with Peter Croft.

Juniper Canyon Link Up

Juniper Canyon Link Up

March 4th, 2016 with just a month away from Red Rock Rendezvous we set out to Las Vegas for a little pre-game.  Per the usual, the plan was ambitious but the spirit and stoke was high. Aiming for 1300' and pitches was going great until that rain showed up a day early, always an adventure!

Mt Baden-Powell

Mt Baden-Powell

Setting off for winter mountaineering means having the right tools and proper skills. The death toll is rising and helicopter rescues are becoming the norm in the San Gabriel Mountains this season. Follow our report as we ascend Mt. Baden-Powell.  Named after the creator of the Boy Scouts and standing over 9,000' tall, this adventure required conviction.

Solar Slab Gully

Solar Slab Gully

Just 10 minutes away from the Las Vegas strip and just miles away from the smoke filled casinos sits Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.  With a few thousand climbing routes and generally warm winter weather, it's our perfect destination.  This trip to climb 540' of sandstone on the Solar Slab Gully!