Oct 6, 2022 | Mountaineering |
Lago, Spain October 6, 2022 Dear Family & Friends: Santiago de Compostela to Pena, October 5, 2022 (17.5 miles) Today, was not my finest hour on the Camino de Santiago. My steps were heavy as I left Santiago de Compostela because I missed Papa’s Pilgrims so much....
Aug 26, 2022 | Mountaineering, Trekking |
August 26, 2022 St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France Dear Family & Friends: Tomorrow, I start my 600 mile pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. I had some bumps in the road getting here, but I am now resting comfortably at the Hotel des Pyrenees in the picturesque village...
Aug 16, 2022 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California August 16, 2022 Dear Family & Friends: My last adventure was in the Fall of 2019 when I solo paddled the Mississippi River from its source at Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Here is a video of that adventure. In 2020, I was...
May 15, 2021 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California May 15, 2021 Dear Family & Friends: The 2021 Everest season is in full swing. Covid 19 dominated the early news because of the fresh outbreak of the deadly virus in India, Nepal and even Everest Base Camp. Most teams have elected to hunker...
Mar 26, 2021 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California March 26, 2021 Dear Family & Friends: Mark Pattison is a former NFL Player, philanthropist, successful entrepreneur and current executive at Sports Illustrated. He hosts a highly acclaimed podcast called “Finding Your Summit.”...
Mar 15, 2021 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California March 15, 2021 Dear Family & Friends: The Everest climbing season is about to begin. The season opens in early April and ends with the arrival of the Monsoons in early June. For those of you who follow the teams, or are just interested in...
