Google (and other sources) usually point to the Karakoram Highway as the highest highway in the world, with its highpoint being the Khunjerab Pass at around 4,700 meters. It's Wikipedia entry covers its ass by calling it the highest "international highway."
But the Tibet Friendship Highway runs through two passes claimed to be over 5,000 meters and long sections are at over 4,000 meters. The Friendship Highway is just about completely paved now, so it ...
Hey guys,
I'm looking to get into some mountaineering, but I really don't know where to start. I have plenty of backpacking experience, but I'd like to get into some more technical stuff. The last thing I wanna do is start with the whole guided deal, however. I like to be as self-sufficient as possible, and I don't have the money for thousand dollar 'drag my ass up' ascents. But, I don't wanna be the ...
I've finally landed a position where I will be able to work remotely. It's a given that I want to spend a month+ every summer on the E Side, but as much as I love Bishop I'm not ready to make the leap to living in a small town year-round. I realize this question has been asked repeatedly but adding a few addn'l criteria:
I'm not sure if a thread like this exists already, let me know if it does as I would love to read a few stories about it.
I've been curious what other people have found during their outdoor adventures that might be interesting. I spend a lot of time hiking in areas that are ripe with dinosaur finds and I always thought it would be awesome to come across a fossil or maybe a treasure ...
It has been some time since I posted, but I have an honest question to ask...
I spoke to a guy today, he was referred to me by a mutual friend that shared with him my previous climbing stories. He has never climbed before but thinks he might like to give Mt. Rainier a try as his first outing. I recommended that he start with something else, perhaps Mt. Washington in the winter ...
Here are a couple of my short stories for your enjoyment. The first, entitled "The Life of a Backpack" is one that I originally posted sometime ago. The second is called "A Night in a Little Yellow Tent.
The Life of a Backpack
Thinking back now, it all began for me many years ago while hanging on a rack in a camping supply store. I was new, a bright red color and with plenty of ...