Perspectives from the sharp endDoes it make sense?During the course of my academic training, I crossed paths with a variety of colorful characters who left lasting impressions on me — for…Feb 2Feb 2
Perspectives from the sharp endGrit and a little luckSuccess in the mountains requires many things — physical fitness, climbing skill appropriate to the objective (e.g. rock, ice, snow, and…Jan 19Jan 19
Perspectives from the sharp endKeep pedalingTwo seasons ago I competed in a 50 mile mountain bike race. The race course meandered its way through the Black Hills of South Dakota…Jan 51Jan 51
Perspectives from the sharp endDaily debrief: wisdom from discomfortMountain guides commonly have “their terrain” — those zones in which they work day in and day out, month after month, and often year after…Apr 14, 20221Apr 14, 20221
Perspectives from the sharp endSharing heartbeatsCanada has a long history of helicopter-enabled skiing. Most people have at least heard of the concept of heli-skiing where the aircraft…Feb 26, 2022Feb 26, 2022
Perspectives from the sharp endMath never lies, but assumptions are frequently wrongFew professionals are impactful enough on their chosen field to merit having something named after them. Werner Munter, an iconic Swiss…Sep 6, 2021Sep 6, 2021
Perspectives from the sharp endDifferent types of funThere are different types of fun. Type I fun is enjoyable in the moment, comes at a low cost, and typically has limited growth…Aug 23, 2021Aug 23, 2021
Perspectives from the sharp endThe hazard of following the blue dotThe concept of trip planning for outdoor adventures is something that typically receives very little attention from recreational climbers…Aug 9, 2021Aug 9, 2021
Perspectives from the sharp endThe importance of timeI had the immense pleasure of taking my son on his first alpine climb. He started on skis around age 2.5 and has been in youth climbing…Jun 11, 2021Jun 11, 2021
