After three hours of restless sleep, I rose at 3 am to pack up my gear, test my oxygen mask, and start the ascent to the South Col (26,000 ft.), the fourth and final camp before the summit of Everest.
This particular climb posed many new challenges. For one,...
Posted July 8, 2011 | 16:59:46 (EST)
Two months on the world's highest mountain: where do I begin?
I guess I should start with why I found myself up there to begin with. Three years ago, I decided I wanted to climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, in hopes of raising support...
Posted April 19, 2011 | 13:55:22 (EST)
Our team made it to Everest Base Camp (17,500 ft.) a little over one week ago. I am blessed and humbled to be here. Every day is a test of will, from dawn to dusk. But even when I feel exhausted and stretched to my limit, I find inspiration all...
Posted March 25, 2011 | 14:17:49 (EST)
Next week I am embarking on a journey to climb the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest. It will be my sixth summit in a quest to climb the highest mountain on each continent. As I prepare myself mentally for this difficult and daunting challenge, I reflect in amazement at the...

Posted July 12, 2011 | 14:44:07 (EST)