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)

  • 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
  • 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
  • Mexico
  • Washington
    • Aug 2023: Mt. Rainier (14,410), Disappointment Cleaver

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

Y oh Y oh Y oh My! Got tree tousand feet in tree hours today by doing the "Y" tree times. Turned out to be a decent leg day with a tirdy pound rucksack. I`m also tirdy-tree days out from doing Aconcagua...

Reminds me of that Pat Foley line: "It`s tree-tree in da tird with tree-tirdy-tree to go!" IYKYK

#ymountain #treetimes #treehours #tirdytreedays #legday #legdayworkout #rucksack #goruck #hawkshumor #patfoley #oneofakind

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Y oh Y oh Y oh My! Got tree tousand feet in tree hours today by doing the "Y" tree times. Turned out to be a decent leg day with a tirdy pound rucksack. I'm also tirdy-tree days out from doing Aconcagua... Reminds me of that Pat Foley line: "It's tree-tree in da tird with tree-tirdy-tree to go!" IYKYK #ymountain #treetimes #treehours #tirdytreedays #legday #legdayworkout #rucksack #goruck #hawkshumor #patfoley #oneofakind

2024 started out strong on the heels of a year where much had been accomplished.  I was hopeful to keep that momentum going.  And it did for a while, but then swung the other way with many disappointments.

Read the full report at BackcountryFever.com/2024/
(or see the link in the bio)

#goals #outcome #hikingprojects #hiking #hikingadventures #highpointing #50statehighpoints #timmshill #postlake #kahiltnaglacier #denaliprep #mountaineering #mountsthelens #mtsthelens #mountrainier #mtrainier #rainier #emmonsglacier #borahpeak #leathermanpeak #grandcanyon #rim2rim #r2r #cactus2clouds #c2c #peakbagging #peakbagger #winsomelosesome

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2024 started out strong on the heels of a year where much had been accomplished.  I was hopeful to keep that momentum going.  And it did for a while, but then swung the other way with many disappointments. Read the full report at BackcountryFever.com/2024/ (or see the link in the bio) #goals #outcome #hikingprojects #hiking #hikingadventures #highpointing #50statehighpoints #timmshill #postlake #kahiltnaglacier #denaliprep #mountaineering #mountsthelens #mtsthelens #mountrainier #mtrainier #rainier #emmonsglacier #borahpeak #leathermanpeak #grandcanyon #rim2rim #r2r #cactus2clouds #c2c #peakbagging #peakbagger #winsomelosesome

Didn`t really need snowshoes today but wanted to try out the new replacement bindings (thanks @tubbssnowshoes). I`m glad I did tho since there were enough drifts up high that would have made post-holing a be-ach.

Get the full backstory at BackcountryFever.com/TUBBS

#tubbs #tubbssnowshoes #limitededition #snowshoe #snowshoeing #snowshoeingadventures #winterhiking #winterhike #winterhikes

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Didn't really need snowshoes today but wanted to try out the new replacement bindings (thanks @tubbssnowshoes). I'm glad I did tho since there were enough drifts up high that would have made post-holing a be-ach. Get the full backstory at BackcountryFever.com/TUBBS #tubbs #tubbssnowshoes #limitededition #snowshoe #snowshoeing #snowshoeingadventures #winterhiking #winterhike #winterhikes

It might be mid-December, but Fall is still fighting to hang on. We need a few big winter storms to finally tip this scale.

#almostwinter #winterhiking #hikethewasatch #notfall #feelslikefall #fallfoliage #sunset #sunsets

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It might be mid-December, but Fall is still fighting to hang on. We need a few big winter storms to finally tip this scale. #almostwinter #winterhiking #hikethewasatch #notfall #feelslikefall #fallfoliage #sunset #sunsets

La Pintada, another of the six Blue Falls of Costa Rica near Catarata del Toro.

#lapintada #waterfall #bluefalls #cataratadeltoro #costarica #puravida #junglelife #centralamerica

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La Pintada, another of the six Blue Falls of Costa Rica near Catarata del Toro. #lapintada #waterfall #bluefalls #cataratadeltoro #costarica #puravida #junglelife #centralamerica

Tepezquintle, one of the Blue Falls of Costa Rica.

#tepezquintle #bluefalls #waterfall #costarica

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Tepezquintle, one of the Blue Falls of Costa Rica. #tepezquintle #bluefalls #waterfall #costarica

Catarata del Toro plunges down some 300 feet into an old volcanic crater.

#cataratadeltoro #waterfall #costarica #junglelife

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Catarata del Toro plunges down some 300 feet into an old volcanic crater. #cataratadeltoro #waterfall #costarica #junglelife