If you got here to save 10% on a new Oura ring, here’s that link through their Refer a Friend program. Otherwise, keep reading and I’ll explain more on that later. Oura recently introduced a new feature that provides a better view into our overall cardiovascular health. Your smart ring now estimates VO2 max, or…
How I Would Do Kings Peak in 1 Day
I was reading a FB post today about a guy coming to Utah this weekend to get Kings Peak in a day. He was looking for advice and guidance and even threw out an open invite to join him on this big attempt. The only catch is a flight he needs to make by 10pm-ish…
Strike 1 at Leatherman Peak
After finishing my fourth summit of Borah Peak last year, I decided to take a look-see at the trailhead for Leatherman Peak for a possible attempt this year. It’s the 2nd tallest peak in Idaho so, why not? I also wanted to try something new as we trekked out for the Armstrong Family Reunion in…
Are You An Athlete with Type-1 Diabetes?
If you are an endurance athlete with Type 1 Diabetes, you might be interested in hearing this podcast. About the Host Joe Marcello is from Boston who was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic at 21. Despite this challenge, he is determined to stay active in the sports he loves. He is also dedicated in…
Silver Lake Scramble
A group of us did a fun ridgeline last weekend that I’m calling the Silver Lake Scramble (since I don’t know how else to refer to it). Starting at Granite Flat above Tibble Fork, the overview looks like this. We parked at the trailhead across from Granite Flat Campground and walked the road a short…
I Gave Up Timm’s Hill for Post Lake
A wedding in Michigan City brought my wife and I back to the Midwest in June. Since I’m originally from Chicago, and spent quite a bit of time in Wisconsin growing up, we thought it would be fun to spend a week up there afterwards. Part of that plan was for me to do the…
Clear Urine Does NOT Mean Good Hydration
We’ve been told for so long how clear urine is an indicator of good hydration… turns out that’s not true! Urine without color means it’s diluted so much that you’re flushing out your electrolytes, which could lead to dehydration. Yes, DE-hydration! Isn’t it ironic that you could actually be causing exactly what you are trying…
Disappointed with Denali Prep from AMS
My Denali Prep course with AMS was both awesome and disappointing all at the same time. It was awesome because I was in Alaska for the first time, on the Kahiltna Glacier for 8 days, with “the tall one” standing right there. Our instructors were awesome too! Greg Runyan has an incredible amount of experience…
Denali Prep on the Kahiltna Glacier
DAY 3 – Flight In, Basecamp Setup, Anchors 101 The weather finally broke on the third day, allowing us to fly into the Range. We loaded an Otter aircraft, considered by many to be the quintessential “bush plane” due of its short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities. Within an hour, our Talkeetna Air Taxi had us…
Denali Prep Grounded at AMS HQ
DAY 1 – Arrive at AMS HQ After a few days hanging out in Talkeetna, it was time to meet up at the AMS Headquarters to begin our Denali Prep Course. Participants arrived at 8am sharp with the anticipation of a big day, starting with a short tour, introductions and overall course orientation. I had…