Summit Rainier
This is a case study of a successful Rainier summit ascent via the Ingraham Glacier Direct route in June 2018.
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Dive the Galápagos
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Alpine Mountaineering 101
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Summit Kilimanjaro
This is a case study of a successful Kilimanjaro summit ascent via the Machame route in January 2017.
Trek to Everest Base Camp
This is a case study of a 12-day trek, roundtrip from Kathmandu, to Everest Base Camp (EBC) in October 2016.
Photograph earth from the stratosphere Part II
How to take a picture of the earth from 100,000 feet for less than $1,000
Photograph earth from the stratosphere Part I
How to take a picture of the earth from 100,000 feet for less than $1,000
Explore inside a retreating Alaskan glacier
Joe went first. A few meters into the cave, he was swallowed by the darkness. The roar of a nearby glacial stream masked any sound of his footsteps.
Micro guide to making friends as an adult
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Micro guide to seeking tailwinds
How can I increase my chances of experiencing good fortune and avoid making my life harder than it has to be?
Micro guide to health and longevity
“A healthy man wants a thousand things, a sick man only wants one.” – Confucius. How can I live a healthy life as long as possible? What modern services and tools are available to help me?