Behind the Scenes in Zermatt

For anyone having been to Zermatt, Switzerland they know it is a bit like Disneyland. A village which doesn’t seem quite real, maybe it is a little too “Swiss”. Yes it gorgeous, yes it is a brilliant place to spend some days and yes the Matterhorn is one of the most magnificent sites to behold. [...]

Learning from Loss

The loss of friends carries a message. Death has the ability to teach us to live. In the last months I have seen death in the mountains. I have been both witness to it as well as removed, watching from afar as its effect sweeps through a community of friends and family. I have sifted [...]

Instant Gratification

Timing is everything. Right? Right. Last night we were out shooting trail running in the Dolomites with our friend Patrizia Taibon. Besides being a great friend, Patrizia has become a star model for us. Her modeling portfolio is beginning to look impressive with numerous magazine covers and ads featuring her. Being both shy and humble, [...]

Funny Later

For two of my favorite people. Seemingly rock bottom. That is where we were, mentally, walking along a roasting hot Bishop street. Our VW Westfalia was left behind us, a carcass of a vehicle, blown engine, cratered roof, shredded interior. In one little mistake in planning, we had lost our home, office and car. In [...]

Cosley Houston Mountain Guides Profile

Even at 40, I think it is important to never lose the ability to both recognize and have heroes. So many personality traits I place value on are held and demonstrated beautifully by our great friends Mark Houston and Kathy Cosley. Like Janine and I, they are a couple managing a mountain sports business together, [...]

Toph & Kim Gaylord: The Tour du Mont Blanc

I have a rule. It is the “Yes” rule. If someone calls and asks me to go do a fun trip. The answer, within reason, must be, “Yes”. So when Topher Gaylord called and asked if we wanted to run the Tour du Mont Blanc (100 miles and approximately 8500 meters of gain) my answer was, [...]