After weeks on the road calling parking lots home and sleeping in a space the size of a double-wide coffin I’ve returned to civilized society. For the first time in 6 years I made it home in time to...

Joe's Valley is one of the most gym-like areas I've ever visited. While the problems can vary widely from boulder to boulder, most share a common theme- long moves between generally positive holds on an otherwise blank sea...

Most of my posts up to now have focused purely on aspects of my trip relating to climbing. While climbing has taken up a significant share of my focus, it’s not the sole purpose for this journey and...

Following Hueco, Bryan Boyko and I made our way out to Bishop to take advantage of the awesome Spring conditions in the Buttermilks. My goal for the trip was to climb The Swarm as well as the Mandala...

I was initially struck by the beauty of the area, an oasis in the deserts of greater El Paso, as much as the fun, gymnastic style of movement. This area put my foot trickery to the test, forcing me...

Latching the ear, my body listed dangerously to the left, my foot miraculously finding its berth on the long, thin edge. With a split grip that was far from ideal, I struggled to readjust and salvage the attempt. It...

A couple weekends back a few friends and I ventured out to Red Rocks to spend some time projecting Wet Dream (V12), a stellar roof problem out in Black Velvet Canyon. This was my first time laying eyes...

Yesterday afternoon, I took a huge leap into the unknown and gave notice that I would be leaving my position as a Molecular Biologist. Though predicated upon a simple notion-that if you are not moving forward then you...

The first half of 2011 is coming together nicely in sunny Southern California. I've been fortunate enough to spend most of my weekends split between Bishop, Black Mountain, The Republic, or a few other spots trying to send everything...