Self exploration and expression through danger has been part of my DNA since I was a small boy.
Risk and Alpinism
October 28th, 2009 · 7 Comments · Fatherhood, Ice Climbing, Jackson Hole
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Ask me a question, please.
March 28th, 2009 · 39 Comments · Uncategorized
Will someone please ask me a question that I will answer in a later post?
I am wondering if anyone reads anything that I put up here and would love a little interaction.
Thank you and may you be well,
Stephen
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Light Traveler – New Route on Denali / McKinley
March 8th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Climbs, Expeditions, McKinley / Denali, Writing
This story was first published in the 2002 edition of The American Alpine Journal.
Five. That is the number of times that I have stopped. Stopped during the coldest, darkest and most painful time on this journey. Stopped to kick the life back into my dying toes. It feels like I am lifetimes away from safety [...]
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