Living, volunteering and traveling across the globe, I’ve realized I’m an adventure junkie. I enjoy sitting by the pool, nursing a beer and relaxing but it doesn’t excite me. Meeting new people, immersing in different cultures, tasting funky foods and experience LIFE in all its raw, imperfect beauty – that’s where the real fun is. Hiking...Read More

It should come as no surprise that mountaineering is an inherently dangerous endeavor. We face many challenges when we decide to go high; altitude sickness, rock falls, snow/ice conditions, weather, equipment failures to name a few. Many of these factors can be mitigated through quality equipment, training and an experienced climbing team. There are of...Read More

If you’re about to climb the highest free-standing mountain in the world, you’re probably pulling your hair out over the never-ending list of gear you’ve been told to bring. I understand how overwhelming (and expensive) it can be. Rather than give you another long list, here are the 7 ESSENTIALS YOU MUST PACK (ranked in...Read More