

Gearing up for a Winter Climb: Yummy Jerky
Nothing beats homemade jerky. Here’s my favorite concoction… Meat: lean round steak – cut to 3/16th thickness Marinade: one pint...
Feb 13, 2017


Sampling Where No Human Has Ever Been
Vertical Nepal team working their way up the glacier on Langju. Photo by Elias de Andres Martos. Exploration, adventure, pioneering,...
Feb 11, 2017


Gearing up for a Winter Climb: Cold Weather Nutrition
Food is an art; this is true in the mountains too. Over the years, I have learned what works for me. Meals are a careful balance of the...
Feb 9, 2017


Gearing up for a Winter Climb: Stove & Fuel
My choice of stove for winter solo expeditions is the MSR Dragon Fly; it is most efficient for liters of water produced per ounce of fuel...
Feb 7, 2017


Gearing up for a Winter Climb: A “Right-weight” Cook System
In cold weather pursuits, staying dry, hydrated and fed are essential for survival. Having a carefully designed cook system is worth its...
Feb 5, 2017


Gearing up for a Winter Climb: Sleeping System
Here is my tried and tested sleep system for prolonged outings in the cold – particularly key when thereis not much sunshine to offer any...
Feb 2, 2017


Hilleberg Tent's: Tried & True
"I’ve used Hilleberg Tent’s almost exclusively since our 2004 North Pole expedition. Every now and then, I veer off to investigate and...
Jan 31, 2017




