I am a 55 year old climber and my orthopedic doctor diagnosed my overuse injury as Lateral Epicondylitis in my arms. Can you explain the difference between Lateral Epicondylitis vs. Lateral Epicondylgia?
I am lying in my cocoon high on mount Aconcagua. it is snowing, minus 40 degrees outside and 100km winds are thrashing the tent. We […] Bloody Corner – Car to Car 14 hours
September 4th 2012Background:
It had been a while since Jeremy and I had climbed together (One year ago – El Capitan) and […]- Lurking Fear – El CapitanÂSeptember 21 to September 26 2012
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Life is crazy at times.  This past year was characterized by taking risks.  I quit my […] Alpamayo French Direct Â
August 11th to August 15th 2012Background:
Climbing Alpamayo was the alpine goal of my trip. I had seen photos of Scott Swaney and Aysel Gezik on the route one […]The Road To La Esfinge
August 4th to August 8th 2012Background:
I had dreamed of climbing La Esfinge from the day I heard about its existance four years ago. I had traveled […]Ranrapalca – Getting It Done
July 23rd – July 26thBackground
I was feeling strong after my last climb so I decdied to team up with Adam and 4 bad ass Chileans the […]Getting High on Huamashraju
July 18-Jul 21Backgroud:
I spent the night of the 17th dry heaving, unable to eat and with a mild fever. I went to bed thinking I would not be […]South Face Washington Column Rope Solo
June 9-11 2012
Background:
I had been debating climbing another big wall route solo ever since my trip up Moonlight Buttress in February. I distinctly […]
- Skull Queen Happy Birthday to meMay 12-14 2012Background:Lea approached me asking if I wanted to do a big wall with her. She had always […]
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