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Monthly Archives: December 2012

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When does Mountainaineering become technical climbing?

December 29, 2012by politz99

Like ‘what distinguishes a ship from a boat?’ or ‘when does a teenager become an adult?’; Keith’s trip to Mount Washington will step across a similar threshold. He climbed the […]

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Managing a Full Plate

December 28, 2012by politz99

We have several elements to our Mount Washington trip. Keith getting a solid sampling of steep ice climbing is just one small piece.  We are filming this trip and we […]

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Moral Injury

“It’s an epidemic.”

December 26, 2012by Chris

Christmas was yesterday.  Personally, I spent the day traveling around Ohio to spend time with family (both mine and my girlfriend’s).  While it was somewhat exhausting going to four different […]

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Mt. Washington: An American Classic

December 26, 2012by politz99

Standing at 6,288 feet above sea level, it is the highest peak in the northeastern United States and the crown of New Hampshire’s Presidential Range. Its weather is legendary. The […]

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Resilience

December 17, 2012by politz99

Resilience is a label for a concept to prepare people for the inevitable trauma that we are likely to experience in our lives.The military is on the front lines here. […]

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What is it like to return home?

December 14, 2012by politz99

Every veteran shows up with a vastly different history, has a different approach to challenge and threats, has different experiences and very different support systems upon returning home. You can’t […]

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Never, Ever Give Up.

December 13, 2012by Chris

It is a magnificent story.  Truly inspirational. Arthur Boorman could have given up.  He could have listened to his skeptics and never walked on his own again.  Instead, he chose […]

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Why am I doing this? – Keith Zeier

Featuredby Keith Zeier

I am doing this because it is something that I am truly passionate about and believe in the impact that it can have on others. I have always been a […]

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Where is Keith?

December 7, 2012by politz99

The most asked question on this site. Keith is tenaciously finishing up a semester at school. Soon, he will show his face here. He has so much to add, I […]

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Want an insight into the problem?

December 6, 2012by politz99

The VA has a site up that is encouraging Veterans and their families to access help if things are not working. There is help out there. http://maketheconnection.net/ …way back, before […]

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