My parents taught me, through example, to give to the things you care about. My mom was a nurse, and my dad was a teacher. They weren’t wealthy, nor were they poor. They were middle-class folks who believed that selfless contribution is a virtue that … [Read more]
I’ve always said that my good buddy Chris McNamara is one of the smartest and most impressive human beings that I know, both as an athlete but also as a business person and a community leader. In addition to being the mastermind behind Supertopo, a … [Read more]
We like to talk about how new technology kills one form of media or another. Print is dead. Radio is dead. Television is dead. Film is dead. Etc. But the truth is that these formats don’t die; they adapt, change, and then go on to have their own … [Read more]
2015 has been a break-out year for the sport of rock climbing. From the Dawn Wall media bonanza to the sport's continued coverage in the New York Times all the way to Hollywood, it certainly seems like climbing has hit the mainstream in a big way. I … [Read more]
There’s no question that there’s some real rivalry between those of us who live in South Lake Tahoe and those who live in North Lake Tahoe. We climbers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts are protective and prideful about our local crags, boulders, … [Read more]
My buddy Ulrich Grill started a line of clothing for photographers called COOPH—pretty sharp-looking, modern clothing, if you ask me. And to promote the brand, he has been busy creating a series of educational videos. Having my own “Getting the … [Read more]
