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Men's Journal - Tahoe Rim Trail

If you're looking for a BAD ASS multi-day mountain bike trip, there is no better choice than California's Tahoe Rim Trail. This gem of the Tahoe Basin promises amazing views, lots of sweat and a burn in your legs that will help you to remember this trip for a long time. The July issue of Men's Journal has a write up by great friend Dan Duane (also responsible for the Budget Travel article two posts down) on navigating the Tahoe Rim Trail. Complete with a few of my images of Tahoe local, Jay Sell, taken during a spin on the Flume Trail (a slight detour from an area of the Rim Trail on which bicycles are restricted), the article shares all the necessary details for a five day trip around the lake (and where to grab a beer along the way).

A trip like this starts with a a good tune up or rental, and the piece does well to point people to Tahoe legend and all around great guy, Gary Bell, owner of Sierra Ski & Cycle Works. You'd be hard pressed to find someone with more knowledge or passion for bikes than Gary. If you happen to be in the area on Friday, be sure to stop by the shop and congratulate Gary on 30 years of business!

La Sportiva - ASCENT ad

It's amazing to think the of the role La Sportiva has played in keeping the feet some of the world's best climbers stuck to the wall on REALLY HARD climbs. In their newest ad, La Sportiva pays tribute to a number of these elite athletes and events that have helped to define the sport. In a look back through the company's history on rock around the world, it's a special treat to see photos I shot of two of my best friends; Beth Rodden and Tommy Caldwell. Visit the La Sportiva site for captions and credits for all the photos in the ad. Remember… stay on your feet :)

Budget Travel - Sierra Backcountry

In the spirit of Summer vacation, Budget Travel just published a project I shot last Summer. I had the great fortune to travel into the Sierra backcountry near Mammoth Lakes, CA with my dear friend Dan Duane, joined by three generations of his family, as well as my favorite stylist, assistant and tent mate, my wife Marina. It was so rewarding to see Dan and his wife, along with their daughters and Dan's parents, hike the stock trails, lounge alongside alpine lakes and take in the views of nearby peaks. Watching the girls marvel at their surroundings, far away from a computer or TV was a great reminder that there is no substitute for the great outdoors.

It is always a pleasure to spend time with Dan's father, Dick Duane. This is a man for whom I have a great deal of respect, and as do all climbers, owe a huge debt of gratitude. In 2003, Dick led the legal team responsible for establishing Camp 4 in Yosemite National Park as an historic site. I feel truly honored to call this entire family, not only amongst my colleagues, but also my friends.

Climbing - Photo Annual

Climbing magazine has been a part of my career from the very beginning. My first ever photo published in Climbing was the cover of issue no. 173 in 1998, featuring Rikke Ishoy at the Happy Boulders. As it turns out, this was, and still is, the best selling single issue ever of Climbing magazine. I like to think that the draw was the composition, the moment and my subtle use of light in the photo. As it turns out, over the years I have learned that it has much less to do with my skill, but rather more with the bikini Rikke was wearing in the photo.

I'm honored to have been given a few opportunities to talk about my life and work in the Climbing 2011 Photo Annual. Read about my career in Perspective (20+ years of self-imposed unemployment), my gear in Point and Shoots (I carry a point & shoot everywhere I go), and a very close call in Bloopers (Tommy Caldwell saved my life!) Pick up an issue for all of this, as well as some tips, tricks and tales from a great lineup of my peers — a celebration of the tradition of photography in rock climbing.

Many thanks to Amanda Fox, James Q Martin and especially Andrew Burr for making the trip out to Tahoe to shoot the back page Perspective photo. In a funny contrast to the years that led up to this, that photo was taken in a back hallway at Northstar-at-Tahoe. I was on my way to a lifestyle shoot at the Ritz Carlton. It sounds fancy, but at the core, I'm still a dirtbag climber.

Lowepro - Photo Sport AW Series

Lowepro just launched a new line of packs, the Photo Sport AW Series, and I'm already a huge fun (as shown on their website!) In my entire career, this is the first bag that truly addresses the needs of the athlete-photographer that likes to go fast and light. Stay tuned here and at the Lowepro website for a larger still and video campaign to see the bags (and me) in action.

Boy's Life - 100 Years

This year, Boy’s Life celebrates 100 years of publication. Given the ever-changing face of the publishing industry, this is quite an accomplishment, and I’m proud to have been included in the adventure.

My first of many assignments for Boy’s Life came while I was still a student at San Jose State. Since then, I have been included on some very fun trips, joining the scouts as they summited Mt. Rainier, cycled through Death Valley, hiked the Appalachian Trail and learned the essentials of safe rock climbing in Kentucky. Amongst the covers that adorn my office walls, seven of them are from Boy’s Life and I have fond memories of them all. Check out a few of them in the spread above and a few more below.

Congrats to the staff at Boy’s Life and here’s to many more great years ahead!