Expeditions
Life at altitude.
From the Andes and Alaska to the Himalayas and Karakoram, I’ve spent years climbing and trekking through some extraordinary places. Every expedition has brought new challenges, experiences, and lessons.
Here I share stories from the mountains, along with practical guides on routes, logistics, training, gear, costs, and what I’d do differently.
Up next · Jan 20 to 25, 2027
Mexico’s volcanoes, on the road to Himlung.
Three climbs in six days with IFMGA guide Santiago de la Parra, as prep for Himlung Himal next fall.
This January I'm heading to Mexico to climb Pico de Orizaba (18,491 ft), the third highest peak in North America, plus Iztaccíhuatl (17,160 ft). Both are big prep for next fall's real goal, Himlung Himal (23,379 ft).
- La Malinche 14,570 ft
- Iztaccíhuatl 17,160 ft
- Pico de Orizaba 18,491 ft
- Himlung Himal, Nepal 23,379 ft · fall 2027
So I built a little live tracker. It's half training log, half game. Every training day moves me up the mountain a few hundred to a thousand-plus feet, depending on how hard I went, and you'll see me climb camp to camp toward the summit as the plan goes on.
Below the mountain is the real stuff: what I did each day, streaks, totals, and yes, the rest and skip days too. Feel free to follow along.
Expedition index
Climbs + treks.
Explore the mountains and routes I’ve taken on, with personal stories, practical guides, and everything I’ve learned along the way.
