I love ice climbing. It is such a removal from the world where most of us opperate on a daily basis. I understand that a lot of people think that climbing is crazy and dangerous. It is but I submit that it is less dangerous than driving. Having said that accidents do happen and when they do they tend to be serious. I ran acroos this video on You Tube documenting these two climbers as something went bad and they rescued themselves. This was sketchy and they are lucky but good for them on getting themselves out of a bad situation.
I ran across this picture of Samson and I skiing and I wanted to share it. As some of you know I have two dogs who are very much in different stages of life. Bogart is my old man. He is content with his 1/2 mile walks every other night and chill’n in his kennel. Samson on the other hand needs to be active.
Samson and I skiing
I love this song! This is a live version from Daryl Hall's garage sessions. Daryl Rocks the second verse so enjoy.
Chad
A week ago today Kevin and I stood on top of Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in Mexico standing at 18,500 feet above sea level. Before I get into the climb I want to thank the people who made it possible for me to get to this mountain and have the opportunity. The first is Zero Vapor. Michael and Tim build incredible websites (including mine) and I can’t thank them enough for their support. The other is Paradox Sports. Without Paradox Sports I would not be able to climb these mountains.
Zero Vapor on Orizaba's summit
The webclips from the Mt. Baker and Castleton tower climbes are finally done. It is my understanding that the full footage will be produced into a 30 minute tv show. I can't wait to see the finished product. In the mean time enjoy these. Thanks so much to Mammut, Mountain Gear, and Paradox Sports for the oppertunity. If you support what Paradox Sports is doing become an Ambassador today.