Ann and I are both gleeful that she’s able to hike enough to summit a peak in the Sierras on our 11th anniversary. We weren’t sure if we’d be doing this together again or not, which makes this an especially sweet day together. Ann makes the pass Ridge on Sonora Peak Ann summits Sonora Peak…

wake and cake Breakfast birthday cake run Snow Valley Peak Selfie swim Snow Valley Peak Selfie toast Chris and Jenny get married …and now I am the answer to life, the universe, and everything…

Had a nice run up Herlan Peak today with John. Ann and Sue greeted us at Hidden Beach afterward for a swim – perfect for a hot day. John on Herlan Peak View from Herlan Peak

This was a couple weeks ago now, but still shows how nice a summer run on Pacific Crest Trail can be. I pushed my running range a little bit, soaked in a lot of beauty, and even greeted a small bear before scaring it off. Ann graciously shuttled for me and got a nice swim…

Ann and I went camping in a new spot last weekend with Colin and Chelsea. The five miles of bumpy road was a little painful for Ann, but she was still able to do a few short sub-mile hikes. I’m full of hope that this marks the beginning of a real healing period for her.…

Ann and I were looking for some peace and quiet for the weekend, so we headed to Camp 4. Not the one in Yosemite, where I imagine climber bodies were packed like sardines this weekend. We went to Gooch Spring, campground #4 in Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge. It delivered on the peace and quiet, giving…

It was an unexpectedly sweet powder day on Tamarack Peak and Mt Houghton yesterday. I’m very thankful I was able to catch it. Mark skinning up Fresh snow Broken Glass Reclimbing Broken Glass

Ann convinced my colleague visiting from Vermont to start our workday with a snowshoe up Tamarack. We made it back in time for a client call from the parking lot – on time to the minute. Not bad. Shod Summit climb Victors

Ann and I take Colin and Aspen up Incline on our favorite route. Aspen learns that snow does not equal cold – it’s a very warm day and too much clothing will cook you! We linger on the windless summit, then I do a slush run on the south side and climb halfway back up.…

At last! The lovely peak between Relay and Mount Rose has beckoned to me many times, and Ann has explored it solo, but I never made it up until now. We didn’t even plan to come in this far today, but the warm sun kept us going up some steep slopes and over the summit.…