Feb 13, 2017
Gearing up for a Winter Climb: Yummy Jerky
Nothing beats homemade jerky. Here’s my favorite concoction… Meat: lean round steak – cut to 3/16th thickness Marinade: one pint...
Feb 11, 2017
Sampling Where No Human Has Ever Been
Vertical Nepal team working their way up the glacier on Langju. Photo by Elias de Andres Martos. Exploration, adventure, pioneering,...
Feb 9, 2017
Gearing up for a Winter Climb: Cold Weather Nutrition
Food is an art; this is true in the mountains too. Over the years, I have learned what works for me. Meals are a careful balance of the...
Feb 7, 2017
Gearing up for a Winter Climb: Stove & Fuel
My choice of stove for winter solo expeditions is the MSR Dragon Fly; it is most efficient for liters of water produced per ounce of fuel...
Feb 5, 2017
Gearing up for a Winter Climb: A “Right-weight” Cook System
In cold weather pursuits, staying dry, hydrated and fed are essential for survival. Having a carefully designed cook system is worth its...