Mementos, Notes, and Fragments
A fog known as Karl; the correct pronunciation of ‘Everest’; fire lookouts’ secret weapon; when the king tells you to climb, you climb
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Intro
It was pretty awesome growing up with free-range parents, especially during summer vacation, though I’m fairly certain they didn’t think of themselves as free-range anything. Shoving your kid out the door on a July morning and not expecting them until dark was just what parents did. So long as authorities didn’t come into the picture … Read more
No Pain, No Rain, No Maine
A kaleidoscopic scrapbook of thru-hiker culture and community on the Appalachian Trail
The Art of the Turn
Surfboard fins, once a mostly ignored bit of surf-riding architecture, take their place as a canvas for expression
A Nexus of Faith
When a sudden storm turns a climb desperate, two mountaineers confront their differing beliefs
A Few Facts About…Butterflies
They’re adorable and fluttery, yes, but don’t mess with their gals
