Lessons Learned from a Year of Blogging
I woke up this morning and realized that I’ve been blogging on a weekly basis for over a year. These are my lessons learned.
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Estoy viviendo en Mexico. Por qué?
I’m in Mexico for the foreseeable future to write and climb. The question is, why? Continue reading Estoy viviendo en Mexico. Por qué?
Thanksgiving: On Origins and Deviations
As a holiday in practice, I like Thanksgiving. The family, the food (especially), the remembrance of the past year is all very wholesome.
But like a lot of things, the representation departs from the origin. Continue reading Thanksgiving: On Origins and Deviations
Jobs for the Traveling Climber: Stay Wild
Erik Howes’ mantra is “stay wild.” And he certainly does.
He’s the most vagabonding, and perhaps daring, of the interviewees so far (not that it’s a competition), and his story offers pause for reflection of what’s really possible when you abide by the calling: “Stay wild!” Continue reading Jobs for the Traveling Climber: Stay Wild
News from Nova Scotia: Meet the Town Crier Delivering Boston’s Christmas Tree
James Stewart is one of the most recognizable faces of Nova Scotia. As the official town crier of New Glasgow, he is part presenter, part historian, and part global ambassador. He’s also the man that delivers Boston’s Christmas tree most years. In this interview, we talk with James about what it’s like to be one of only 400 town criers in the world. Continue reading News from Nova Scotia: Meet the Town Crier Delivering Boston’s Christmas Tree
Projecting into the Unknown: Sending My First V6
A few weeks ago I started projecting a few V6 boulder problems outside. I didn’t send any that first day, but I was able to work many of the moves. I thought I might be able to get them the next week, when I was fresh. Turns out, that’s true. I got me wondering: What is my current limit? Continue reading Projecting into the Unknown: Sending My First V6
How to Have a Successful First Fam Tour: Lessons Learned from a Trip Through Nova Scotia
In early October I traveled to Nova Scotia, Canada to write an article for Climbing Magazine and to participate in a Familiarization Tour (aka Fam Tour, aka press trip) to explore the Northumberland historical counties. This story is about participating in my first Fam Tour, and lessons learned about how to have a successful one. Continue reading How to Have a Successful First Fam Tour: Lessons Learned from a Trip Through Nova Scotia
The Enchanting Guide: Luke Buxton on Gibralter and the Magic of Climbing
Luke Buxton believes in magic. Or he at least looks for the enchanting in the everyday. Luke eventually made his way to Halifax, Nova Scotia to pursue an education and career in animation. During his 12 years in the maritime province, he became involved in developing local crags, and eventually was put onto Gibralter, one of the better untapped areas. Continue reading The Enchanting Guide: Luke Buxton on Gibralter and the Magic of Climbing
Jobs for the Traveling Climber: Architect
Gili Keselman didn’t want to grow old and regret not pursuing his dreams.
As an architect, his career is not typically associated with the nomadic lifestyle. “I felt numb in the office and eventually got to a point where I chose adventure over security,” he says.
He set out for the big mountains of Canada, and now lives and works out of his van, “Air Force Bum.”
“Before being a ‘professional ski bum,’ work took the majority of my focus… It seemed to be the center of my life. We lived to work.”
“Today, work is just something I do between adventures.” Continue reading Jobs for the Traveling Climber: Architect
Jobs for the Traveling Climber: Communications Manager in Development Aid
Nico Parco is a former journalist turned development aid worker. Over the past 10 years, he has seen the impact of ideological wars and forgiveness, conflict and reconciliation, and the power of storytelling. These days, he and his family (Igna, Nico, two daughters and a dog) are traveling through South America in their campervan, Rainbow. “We are also educating our two daughters along the way, while searching for adventure, however small, amongst the beautiful landscape,” he says on his website. Continue reading Jobs for the Traveling Climber: Communications Manager in Development Aid
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