Author Archives: P

Yet again, it’s been a shamefully long time since I last updated. It turns out that trying to sum up some of the most life-changing months in a single blog post is a daunting task! In May I took off … Continue reading →

After a shamefully long hiatus, I’m only throwing up this quick post as a promise to myself (and the very small group of people who might end up reading this) to be a little more active with the posting this … Continue reading →

For lack of anything better to update about (but just you wait – tonight promises some fun of an epic nature and this weekend will bring with it my first outdoor lead fall!), I figured I’d take the few pictures … Continue reading →

In a rare bit of non-climbing-related news, which serves only to explain my complete disappearance from this blog until now, I (along with 50,000 other people) found myself in the middle of the Black Rock Desert at the beginning of … Continue reading →

Sobering news out of the Pacific Northwest this weekend. Mt. Hood released an eight foot deep slab avalanche and Rainier’s Ingraham Glacier experienced its own massive slide around 4:45 AM on Saturday. 10 climbers were buried and one is still … Continue reading →

Ahh, the month of May. The month of my birth, the beginning of spring, and the first month where conditions on Mt. Hood are (usually) consistent and climbable. Until now. Horrible weather patterns have resulted in serious avalanche concerns and … Continue reading →

I promise I started this blog with the best of intentions, only to get distracted by.. life. In the (long) time since my last post, I’ve changed living situations, gone backpacking, done some outdoor climbing, and separated my shoulder in … Continue reading →

Every person has a set of turning points in their lives. First prom, first time winning the game, graduation. I can confidently say that all of these (especially prom) pale in comparison to the experience of reaching my first “true” … Continue reading →

Hello all! Over the years I’ve occasionally been hit with the desire to start a public blog devoted to my passion of the moment. Past inspirations have included veganism (ongoing, and likely to come up in this blog, too!) and … Continue reading →