Episode 33: Surviving Everest

May 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 33, Alex Staniforth talks about his recently published book Icefall which details how he survived two of the deadliest seasons of record on Mt. Everest during the 2014 and 2015 climbing seasons.  Alex was picked on in his youth, but talks openly about how he channeled his energy in to outdoor activities - which eventually led him to raise funds and climb the tallest mountain in the world. In my first international interview, we discuss backpacking in Nepal, hiking to base camp, … [Read more...]

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Return Of The Dana!

August 29, 2015 By Leave a Comment

In the mid-90', Dana Design was the backpack for thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail.  I liked mine so much that I bought a second one two years after my thru-hike despite the steep price of $400+ And Dana Gleason, founder of his namesake Dana Designs, has returned to the market!  After selling his company and watching a series of outdoor companies fumble with a once dominant brand - Dana is back (and so is the Terraplane). The U.S. Military and U.S. Forest Service "hot shot" … [Read more...]

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Signs it's time for a hike …. the Hampton Inn gives you a room key with hikers on it!!!

August 27, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Back On The Chain Gang

January 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment

Ice and steep cliffs make for some challenging hiking on the Hidden Canyon Trail at Zion National Park. Now it's my turn! … [Read more...]

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Zion Canyon From The Watchman Trail

January 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment

A view of Zion Canyon to the north from a viewpoint near the end of the Watchman Trail. … [Read more...]

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Leaving Las Vegas ….

January 14, 2015 By Leave a Comment

There is nothing better than escaping a trade show in Las Vegas for the backcountry and fresh air of Zion National Park. After a 3 hour drive Fuller and I arrive in Springdale, UT and stay a short distance from the park. Our first mission is to hike the Hidden Canyon Trail. We climb 850 feet and link up with a steel chain that guides us around a cliff with an insanely sharp drop off.  It is at this point that I remember that I might have a slight fear of heights. And to make … [Read more...]

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