The sweat was mounting on Ryan Wichelns’ brow. His breath was labored, his hands tiring, his vision narrowed. Like his summit push to Mt. Brooks in Denali National Park in whiteout conditions, what lay ahead was unknown. He talks calmly about it now, but he probably gulped a few times before sending. It being an … Continue reading Ryan Wichelns on Becoming a Freelance Outdoor Writer
Lessons learned, but mostly the mishaps, from my first climbing trip “on assignment.” Continue reading 7 Surprising Lessons from My First Climbing Trip “on Assignment”
This week centers around stories from people who decided to write their own adventure story, often by dramatically shifting their life’s path. The characters overcame self-doubts, fear, and other objections to find joy and understanding. Also super helpful tips on the very first things to think about when you start writing. Continue reading An Italian Sabbatical & On Using What You Have to Tell Stories
Aaron Gerry 