Monthly Archives: April 2013
Dating a Climbing Partner
In the woman’s climbing world, finding a climbing partner can often feel like dating. This is a double edged sword because I have personally experienced some of the best relationships with my climbing partners, but suffered some of the worst … Continue reading
Letting Go Manifesto
I’ve suffered heartbreak, death of several friends and extreme boredom from lack of snow and dead-end jobs. I made the decision to move back East and it has been the best decision I have ever made in my life. This … Continue reading
Vibrations
Here is a post I have on my other blog that I just love. This blog is more about natural healing and herbs. Here is a link if this interests you http://secretsofthebeehive.blogspot.com/ Today’s lecture in Physics class was about sound … Continue reading
Mountain Profile: Mt. Russell
Mt. Russell is one of my favorite Sierra Peaks. I first laid eyes on this beaut when I climbed Mt. Whitney in 2007. When I think of Mt. Russell, I think of hand jams. There are splitter cracks that shoot … Continue reading
To dog or not to dog
I have three simple rules I live by: No mortgage No kids. No dogs Limiting responsibilities is key to be a successful dirtbagger. Less money you have to pour into something, the less you have to work. Dogs. I LOVE them. They … Continue reading
Food: The Wonderful World of Mac
I have to give credit to Sarah Violet for this recipe. She is a crusher climber friend who I met at Humboldt State, who is currently living in the Tahoe Basin. This is a super fast, super delicious meal to eat thats … Continue reading
Healing your body.
You must take care of you body. You only get one and its expensive to fix once you go past the breaking point. Lets start on the surface with your skin: Now how many people out there have seen the … Continue reading
Hygiene
One of the biggest challenges of living outside four walls is keeping yourself clean. Keeping the stench down… My newest favorite way to refresh myself in the hot blazing sun is by what I call a “Shower in a Bottle.” … Continue reading
Top Ten Climbing Destinations
I was just recently asked by Gramicci, what my top ten climbing destinations are. I felt like I should share this with the blogging world, so here they are: 1. The High Sierra 2. The Incredible Hulk 3. Yosemite (Including … Continue reading
Van Life: Finding the perfect Van
One of the most exciting moments of a dirtbaggers life is buying their future home to live and travel in. Most of us are too poor to be picky, but its fun to imagine the possibilities. One of my rest … Continue reading
A Dirtbagger's Delight 