Well, I guess I have to write and let you know how I did. I didn't manage to meet any of my challenges, but June was a great month, and I did accomplish quite a bit. Read the rest of this entry »

I did manage to do my birthday challenge and even have fun at it, all while raising over $800 for the American Safe Climbing Association. If you have LOTS of spare time, you can read the novel on the “Read More” page. Read the rest of this entry »

I finally committed to doing the Valley Rim Tour on June 6. This will no doubt be a stunning hike but for the fact that some will be in the dark. One cool thing about is is often on the hike you can look across at where you're going or where you've been. It's a long hike – significantly more than 50 miles with over 10,000 feet of total vertical rise.

I also have this idea that I will try to get people to pledge to make donations to the American Safe Climbing Association. For more on that, click on the “Read More!” link or just email me with yer pledge. Read the rest of this entry »