The cover story of the Feb. 28 issue of Newsweek Magazine is an extensive article about “Men and Depression.” To read the on-line version, as well as a list of some of the most notable men in history who battled with depression, please click on the following link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17190411/site/newsweek/. The article also highlights successful and [...]
We are still finalizing climbing details for 2007, but at this point I am planning to return to Russia for my second attempt of reaching the summit of Mt. Elbrus in August. As I have experienced first-hand, reaching the summit of a mountain is not easy, nor always done on the first attempt. It’s the [...]
As I lay in my tent back at Camp 1, I listened to the strong Antarctic winds rip across the camp and continued to think about having to turn around from our summit attempt. The feelings of utter disappointment and emotions mentioned previously continued to be just as much a challenge as the Antarctic environment. [...]