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…6 min read·Feb 2, 2024----
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…3 min read·Jan 19, 2024----
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…4 min read·Jan 5, 2024--1--1
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…2 min read·Apr 14, 2022--1--1
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…3 min read·Feb 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…2 min read·Sep 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…2 min read·Aug 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…2 min read·Aug 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…2 min read·Jun 11, 2021----