My Experience

As I’ve been asking around to join teams on their upcoming adventures, the trip leaders have wanted to know about my skill level and experience.  Some have even requested a “resume” of sorts.  In response, I thought, what better way to organize and share this but to link it with my blog.  So here it is…

Mountaineering Experience (summited)

Experiences at altitude above 14K (summited)

  • Colorado (one-day ascents, all solo)
    • Sep 2022: Torreys Peak (14,267) via Kelso Ridge, then over to Grays Peak (14,278)
    • Sep 2021: Longs Peak (14,259)
    • Jun 2021: Mt. Elbert (14,400)
    • Sep 2019: Pikes Peaks (14,115), via Barr Trail
    • Sep 2018: Grays Peak (14,278), first 14er
  • California
    • Jun 2023: Mt. Shasta (14,179), Avalanche Gulch (solo)
    • Jun 2021: Mt. Whitney (14,505), mountaineers route
    • Nov 2019: Mt. Whitney (14,505), standard route

Other long one-day hikes

  • Jul 2022: Titcomb Basin
  • Jul 2022: The Beatout
  • Jul 2022: Nebo Traverse
  • May 2022: Grand Canyon Double R2R (day 1, day 2)
  • Nov 2021: Grand Canyon R2R (south to north)
  • Sep 2021: Timpanogos Traverse (partial, North Timp to East Timp)
  • Jan 2021: Grandeur Peak Yo-Yo
  • Nov 2019: Mt. Whitney, standard route
  • Sep 2018: Grand Canyon R2R (north to south)
  • Nov 2016: Grand Canyon R2R (south to north)

Mountaineering Classes/Training

The trails through the forests of the East are so green! The only downside is that they all kinda look the same.

#greenforest #lushcanopy #pisgahnationalforest #appalachianmountains #humidclimate

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The trails through the forests of the East are so green! The only downside is that they all kinda look the same. #greenforest #lushcanopy #pisgahnationalforest #appalachianmountains #humidclimate

White markings on the trees (called blazes) marked the Foothills Trail to Sassafras Mountain in South Carolina. Blue blazes marked the Mt. Mitchell Trail to that summit in North Carolina. I wonder if that`s where the term "blazing the trail" comes from 🤔

#whiteblazes #foothillstrail #blueblazes #mtmitchelltrail #blazingthetrail #blazingthetrails #blazethetrail #hikethecarolinas #hikecarolina #hikenc #hikesc #appalachianmountains

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White markings on the trees (called blazes) marked the Foothills Trail to Sassafras Mountain in South Carolina. Blue blazes marked the Mt. Mitchell Trail to that summit in North Carolina. I wonder if that's where the term "blazing the trail" comes from 🤔 #whiteblazes #foothillstrail #blueblazes #mtmitchelltrail #blazingthetrail #blazingthetrails #blazethetrail #hikethecarolinas #hikecarolina #hikenc #hikesc #appalachianmountains

If you`re ever in Asheville to do the Carolina highpoints, ya gotta stop in at "Hole" for some of the best donuts I`ve ever had. These are as fresh as it gets with them made-to-order... my favorite was Toasted Almond Sesame!

#hole #doughnuts #donuts #holedoughnuts #holedonuts #holedonutsasheville #madetoorder #friedtoorder #asfreshasitgets #frieddonuts #asheville #northcarolina #bestdonutsever #toastedalmond #sesame #sogood #yummy #partyinmymouth #wheninasheville

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If you're ever in Asheville to do the Carolina highpoints, ya gotta stop in at "Hole" for some of the best donuts I've ever had. These are as fresh as it gets with them made-to-order... my favorite was Toasted Almond Sesame! #hole #doughnuts #donuts #holedoughnuts #holedonuts #holedonutsasheville #madetoorder #friedtoorder #asfreshasitgets #frieddonuts #asheville #northcarolina #bestdonutsever #toastedalmond #sesame #sogood #yummy #partyinmymouth #wheninasheville