Keystone Canyon, Valdez, Alaska — 8 for 80 Climb #2
Climbing the Killer Pillar and Killer Pillar ice cave! Bridalveil Falls, WI 5 Keystone Canyon, Valdez, Alaska.
Second “8 for 80” Climb is Underway! Valdez, Alaska
I am in Alaska! Had a four hour layover in Anchorage. Jumped on a small plane with Raven Alaska at 5:05 pm for a 50 minute flight to Valdez. The second 8 for 80 Adventure is happening!
First “8 for 80” Climb Done!
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Due to low snow fall and mild temperatures in the western part of the U.S. many ice climbs have not yet “come in” this year. Climbing at 9,500 feet in the San Juan Mountains back country. We completed “Whorehouse”, a … Continued
Ouray, Colorado – January 31, 2018
Greetings from Ouray Colorado! Finished second day here with a 40 meter, WI 4 climb. It was a blast! Was lucky to find a willing stranger to take photos of me from a near by bridge. I am having fun … Continued
79th Birthday!
Reporting from the Pacific Edge in Santa Cruz where I just finished my morning training climb. Launching the 8 for 80 initiative!
Stability and Endurance
Check it out! Today for my #8for80 training session we focused on stability and endurance with core, flexibility and climbing technique as I begin moving into a more difficult week of ice climbing movement and strength building.
Morning Beach Training
Morning beach training. Family FUN! Stairs, push-ups & pull-ups.
Memorial Climb – November 29, 2017
November 29th was a glorious day in the Red Rock Canyon! Climbing the Birdland route with my good friend Diane and guide friend Elaina; Remembering my brother Alf Haakon on a day that could have been his 77th birthday. He … Continued