Once we finished the Mt. Washington climb, our original plan was to shift focus to some long term goals.  Obviously, our injuries have thrown a slight wrench in the plans, […]

There may be a dozen people working on this project- Keith and the rest of us; but there are far more who are making this work as well: our families, […]

Through an acquaintance who is volunteering at the VA, it was suggested the local Parks and Recreation Department would be an actionable place to start.  Here in Columbus, Ohio, the […]

Being in the mountains is a way for me to decompress from the everyday stress that life throws at us.    Projects like this one that Andy is facilitating make […]

I am doing this because I see an opportunity. I see a chance to do something with a direct initial effect and the potential to reciprocate. I see a new […]

Why am I doing this? Here is my not so brief answer… Having learned everything I know about climbing from Andy, I am always excited to hear about his new […]

Starting a new project is easy. I just start pulling pieces together. It is an exciting time. Creation is happening almost effortlessly. Then, eventually, this bucket we are shaping needs […]

I was very lucky to have had a science teacher, Ed Shay, in high school. He was the kind of teacher who, in some small way, changed many of his […]

It would be nice if I was the right person for the job. If I had the degree and all the skills. But I don’t. I’ve operated in rescue situations […]

For me, mountains allow freedom. It is a place where I can go and be alone with fellow climbers, endure a good challenge, forget about the everyday stress of life, […]