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Breathwork for the Climbing

Posted on August 26, 2025November 20, 2025

Looking forward to doing some more climbing in the weeks to come, and it’s got me thinking about all of the tools that have helped me get back here. One of them came from a book my brother-in-law recommended to me a while back. We seem to have a kindred curiosity about all things—climbing, nature,…

Bald Peak view

A Window for Bald Peak

Posted on August 25, 2025December 14, 2025

On Saturday I found myself in that odd scenario where the kids and wife are all off doing their own thing, and I have an afternoon to kill. So, after taking care of a few work items that carried over from Friday, I got the urge to expend some energy in the only place that…

lake winnipesaukee from klem

Fumbling About the Mack—Klem Loop

Posted on July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

On Sunday I was in the seacoast area, and decided that while I was out that way, I needed to find a hike in the afternoon. After a couple weeks of college touring, work, and a host of other activities keeping me away from the mountains, I was anxious to get back out there again….

backcountry camping

Hatching Plans with the B.I.L.

Posted on July 15, 2025July 14, 2025

It’s time. Time to get out there. My kids are older, and his are getting through the toddler phase. I’m not getting any younger, and he’s not likely to be getting any more sleep for a few years, so there’s no point in waiting anymore. It’s time to go. But where? We thought about Iceland,…

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