July 2012

Mount Rainier Trip Report

Getting started, photo by Melissa Kelley The crunch of snow under my crampons, the sound of rock and ice falling, climbing as a rope team and feeling like crap from the altitude are just a few reasons why my recent attempt to climb Mount Rainier was one of the best experiences of my life. Team […]

Mount Greylock via the Gould Trail

My friend Matt, author of The Word of Zupka, and I recently climbed Mount Greylock via the seldom traveled Gould Trail. The combination of perfect weather, a new trail and time with an old friend made this a great day of hiking indeed. At only 3,491 feet, Greylock has a pretty big reputation. Some say […]