I already wrote about climbing Mount Saint Helens and the training hikes I used to prepare for the climb. The only thing left is to talk about the gear I took with me. It’s important to preface this by saying I am a strong believer in being over-prepared. I’m also Read more
If someone told me 6 years ago that I would climb Mount Saint Helens, I would have called them crazy! Actually, if they told me I would have hiked anywhere I would have laughed. Growing up in the heat and humidity of Tennessee I tried to avoid the outdoors as Read more
In 2018 I set a personal goal of climbing Mount Saint Helens. I was a pretty avid hiker at that point, but I had never climbed a mountain. I knew I had to get in better shape so I came up with a training plan. I’m a nerd so naturally Read more