Archive for October, 2006

ANTARCTICA – ONE MONTH TO GO!

Posted Wednesday, October 18th, 2006 at 9:07 pm

(photo credit: www.adventure-network.com) We are now within one month of departing for the Expedition Hope – Mt. Vinson Massif expedition. I am continuing to train daily and will do so right up until departure. I have also been going over the extensive gear list and have started packing my larger gear items, i.e. expedition pack, [...]

ANTARCTICA – THE ENVIRONMENT

Posted Thursday, October 12th, 2006 at 1:59 pm

We are now approximately four weeks from the Expedition Hope — Mt. Vinson Massif expedition. I am continuing to focus on my training and staying healthy. The below details are just some of the challenges we will be facing in Antarctica as we continue with the mission of climbing the Seven Summits to raise awareness [...]

REMEMBERING LOSS, AND LOOKING AHEAD WITH HOPE

Posted Thursday, October 5th, 2006 at 10:32 pm

On Saturday, I will be getting married to a wonderful woman and a great supporter of the Expedition Hope mission. I am very fortunate! Recently, we were completing our wedding program, where we acknowledge deceased family members. Of course, this included my father. Once again, this is yet another important moment that he will be [...]

NATIONAL DEPRESSION SCREENING DAY

Posted Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006 at 3:44 pm

As you know, the mission of Expedition Hope is to raise awareness for depression and to encourage people to seek help if they need it. Thursday, October 5, 2006, is National Depression Screening Day®. If you think you or anyone you love may be suffering from postpartum disorder, bipolar disease, post-traumatic stress syndrome or any [...]