2016 was another outstanding year for exploring the outdoors. Thank you to everyone that I’ve shared my love of the outdoors – through trips, posts, or conversations. Here’s a catalog of my 2016 trips. Family Adventures Most of my 2016…
Climbing Ixta & the Mexican Volcanoes
Mexico City has the best high mountain access in North America. Three volcanoes over 15,000’ lie within 50 miles of Mexico City: 1) Nevado de Toluca at 15,390 feet, 2) Iztaccihuatl (Ixta) at 17,159’, and 3) Popocatepetl (Popo) at 17,887 feet. Orizaba,…
Gear Review: The North Face FuseForm Hard Shell
I purchased my first technical shell, a purple The North Face Mountain Light jacket, in 1994. The jacket lasted, and I used it climbing Ecuador’s volcanoes in 2003 after many other adventures. Hard shells have evolved significantly since 1994 –…
Work Trip: Ann Arbor Outdoors
Three business travel essentials include: 1) my trailrunning shoes, 2) trail clothes and 3) headlamp. I can explore the outdoors without taking much extra luggage space. I spent the past week at the University of Michigan Business School’s executive education…
Gear Review: The North Face Thermoball Hoody
I have the honor of being part of The North Face Locals (TNF Locals) ambassador program. TNF Locals is a program where avid, outdoor enthusiasts (but not professional athletes) get an opportunity to share stories about the latest innovations from…