Dreaming, Waking, and Remembering What Matters by Drew Thayer
The Dream In May 2012 I leaned against the rail of the overlook on the North Chasm View Wall on…
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Fear and Dehydration in Colorado’s Biggest Hole by Drew Thayer
Early summer in Durango, Colorado is great. Blissful. Idyllic. A typical afternoon usually involves waking up from a sound nap…
The Diamond: A Pervertical Genesis by Alexa Flower
The night was silent apart from our winded breaths and quiet footsteps; largely stifled by the dirt and pine needles…
A Map To The Skyland Boulders, Crested Butte, Colorado
[photo of Ben Johnson climbing Blunt Boy (5.10a) Joint Rock] The Skyland Boulders in Crested Butte have been called “The…
Out of The Darkness, Into The Light, Penitente Canyon
I woke up freezing in Penitente Canyon. It was Easter Sunday. This was back when my philosophy toward camping equipment…
Birthday Challenge, Part 3: The Big Day
My favorite thing about climbing is that if you try hard enough you can always be a champion. It doesn’t…
Just One More, B-Day Challenge Training
“Do you think there’s someday you’ll be content with just going for a hike?” Badger asks me in the midst…