Thank you every well wisher, friend, family, and creative commenter.  Being isolated in a rough environment has a lovely way of distilling values and trimming the fat from life.  Climbing the BugWall has given me the opportunity to examine my motivations honestly.  I have been … [Read more...]

Here's a great shot of my BugWall top out from Tom Evans: Finished climbing the BugWall Friday and enjoyed a wonderful night of camping on top of El Capitan before making the day long slog down the East Ledges descent.  Thanks to the many blisters on my feet and some … [Read more...]

After living on the wall for one week with no physical rock ledges to sleep or stand on, I finally reached there Bismark ledge.  Today has been a much much needed rest day: slept in, lazy Cricketflours oatmeal breakfast, two cups of coffee and gear sorting. After some whole … [Read more...]

How do you go green outside?  Are the batteries in your headlamp rechargeable?  Do you take short showers when traveling in the desert?  Skipping fast food on the road?  Is your hippy van powered by vegetable oil?  Are you eating only edible insects on your big wall? Tell us … [Read more...]

Blasting off on the BugWall tomorrow and I have major butterflies in my stomach !  Please forgive the terrible punn.  The road to the BugWall has not been easy.  A trip like the BugWall is a product of preparation, preparation, and more preparation.  Spending 11 - 14 days … [Read more...]