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Alaska 2013 – Guiding Company
For the adventure this year, I went with Exposure Alaska. This was my second expedition with them (first was in 2007). I completed the Xxtreme Week expedition and can say this was one intense trip. I have gone with other companies for trips to Alaska and the San Juan Islands, and feel this company is…
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Alaska 2013 – Summary
I have been away for awhile, taking a break from the corporate world and losing myself in nature. Accepting that part of me that desires to challenge my mental and physical health, I spent nine days in Alaska. Seven were taking advantage of what is Alaska and dealing with what it throws at you. At…
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Finding Home
Is home truly where the heart is, or where the heart feels at home? The sun rises behind grey clouds infused with faint orange, drifting in the morning sky just above the distant treeline. Across the vast expanse of water, mountains rise to meet the sky, and the sky greets the mountains with tears. A…
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Glacial Perspective
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Mt. Rainier 2013 – Packing
With less than 3-weeks before flying to Seattle, I started to pack and review all of the required and recommended gear. Good thing as I think the harness I have is too small when taking into account the extra layers and bulk at the higher elevations. Everything from the provided list is in the photos…
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Life Lessons – Lloyd Skelton
I wrote this awhile ago, but have been thinking about the past, where I have come from, how I got here, and the help along the way. A friend of mine, who I met at an architecture form we both worked at, was last seen on June 4th, 2005. He was planning to kayak and…
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Changes
A while ago I changed the name of this blog to “Senzing Zen”. I thought it had a cool ring to it, and tried to bring some focus to my goals and purpose here. After some thought and soul searching, I feel the name is inflated and a bit egotistical. My journey of discovery is…
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Winter’s Last Stand
Spent the weekend clearing the last visages of winter as snow and ice had become 5-foot tall hills. Beneath the mounds, earth sprang forth with cold water, brown and reddish mud, and single blades of green grass. Spring has been dormant, waiting for the veil to be removed. Early dusk light scatters through curved pine…
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Alaska Photos
I finally added photo galleries from 3 trips to Alaska. They can be viewed here. 2007 2010 2012
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Alaska 2007 – Ice Climbing
The way up is almost perpendicular to the frozen ground. The glacier looms over me like a white predator, silent, and patiently waiting for a victim to wander into its steel jaws. Snow anchors are set at the top of the glacier. I am roped in with my harness, helmet on, goggles, and an ice…