Mt. Elbrus above the clouds. With only a few days left before departing for Russia and my second attempt at reaching the summit of Mt. Elbrus, I’d like to share part of a conversation that I recently had with a good friend. We met for lunch, and he asked how I was feeling, how training [...]
As I draw closer to my departure date for a return attempt at Mt. Elbrus in Russia, I feel excitement coupled with a bit of what my wife calls “healthy nervousness.” Of course, I am cognizant of the dangers associated with each climb. This includes those “normal” items such as the regular safety issues involved [...]
In addition to the opportunities for reflection during my recent trip to Colorado, this trip also offered a fabulous training venue. We camped in Glacier Basin at approximately 8,500 feet, and had several days of long hikes with a pack in the Rocky Mountains, reaching up to 12,500 feet. I also had the opportunity to [...]
I recently returned to Indianapolis from a two-week trip to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. I went, along with my wife and sister-in-law, as part of the volunteer staff for Roncalli High School’s (Summer Field Studies) Program. This program (which has reached the 25-year mark) takes high school juniors, seniors and recent grads from [...]