Dispatches from afar - the Alaska Range. Josh Terrell photo
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May 16, 2013

Honeymoon on the Summit of Aconcagua

Guest bloggers Jason Ahlan and Caroline Le Jour share their incredible story of summing Aconcagua for their honeymoon! The 2012-2013 season was one of, if not the worst seasons on record on the mountain for bad weather, but this happy couple was lucky enough to find a good weather window and start off their marriage standing on the summit of a 22,841 foot peak! Congratulations to the both of them!

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May 13, 2013

Memories We Take Home From Nepal

Clients have always told me upon returning from the Himalaya that their experience in Nepal was one of a kind. I recently discovered that I had only understood half of what they meant. [+] READ MORE

May 2, 2013

Blue Bird, Bees, And Turns On Mount Baker Ski Descent

At 7 am on April 24, 2013 Chris and I emerged from a steep ravine and I finally got a full view of our destination – the summit of Mount Baker. Chris pointed out the wisps of vapour that was coming from the crater of the active volcano that lies about 1000 feet below the summit. We had been skiing for about two and half hours, and Chris and I were starting to feel alive again after our 2:30 am departure from Sedro-Woolley on Hwy 20.

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April 25, 2013

Birthday in the Khumbu

Our team of 14 trekkers hail from Calgary, to Florida, to Australia and Scotland, North Carolina, Maine, Indiana, Chicago and Seattle -all brought together for the same goal- trek to Everest Base Camp! I have already enjoyed greatly the company of Neil A, Simona P, Mike P, Joanna Y, Catherine W, Wendy H, Pam L, JD W, Eric R, Mark C, Chris C, Dana R and my mom, Marla!

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April 19, 2013

Pre-functioning in the Chitwan National Park Nepal

Kayla Fenske starts out our second Everest Base Camp Trek by visiting with some rhinos, elephants, and whole bunch of other critters in Chitwan National Park.

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