Now that my son Arjun is a freshman at the University of Vermont, I’m lucky to have an even better reason to go play in New England. So earlier this month I took full advantage. Adventure 1: Vermont Gravel Biking My buddy Bob Kauffman and I flew into Burlington, where we enjoyed a few dinners […]
I’m not saying I will, but IF I ever attempt to run 100 miles without stopping, I think it’s going to be at the Vermont 100. Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting with Race Director, running champion, award-winning coach, and guide for blind runners, Amy Rusiecki, about the complexity of her sport and the […]
The climb to timberline on the Guanella Pass (elevation 11,670′) can turn ya ‘round and take your breath away. My friend Bob and I peddled the tandem to the top the other day to take in the changing season. We were greeted by perfect temps and golden aspen with Mount Bierstadt (14,060′) looming to our […]
Aconcagua, my 3rd of the Seven Summits. Elevation: 22,841’ (6,962m) — the highest point in the Andes of Argentina and Chile; the highest point in the southern hemisphere; the highest point in the Americas; and the highest point outside of Asia. It took me and my team two tries to reach the peak — falling […]
Earlier this month, my friend Kyle Coon finished 5th in the Triathalon at his first Paralympic Games. Congratulations, Kyle! Your grit is a gift and I’m sure this will only be the first of many Olympics for you. For those of you who don’t know Kyle, he’s blind and he’s 100% a barrier-breaker. I’ve known […]
Had a fantastic time hitting the open roads/spaces last week with my friend and tandem teammate Bob Kauffman. On our first day, we biked in Red Mountain Open Space Park, breaking in our cool new Blind Stokers Club shirts (compliments of club founder Dave White), then we hauled north to enjoy an evening of music […]
I’m thrilled to share some barrier-breaking news from my friend and former podcast guest, Rebecca Rusch. Rebecca’s setting up for her 9th annual Rebecca’s Private Idaho — one of the largest and most celebrated gravel bike races in the world — and she just told me that this year’s participating cyclists will now be able […]
Way to go, Gretchen! Way to go, Veterans! This is another level of support and recognition you have all earned. Here’s the electronic billboard capture from Times Square New York, where the Nasdaq’s (virtual) Opening Bell Ceremony took place. The photos and video feature pictures of Veterans with words below like Honor, Appreciation, Country, and […]
Every *now* and *then* you gotta get the band back together! Last weekend (most of) my Everest team and I gathered at Michael Brown’s farm to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our 2001 summit. We set up ‘Base Camp’ with tents, had happy hour, baked up homemade ‘za, watched Farther Than The Eye Can See […]
Earlier this year, I planned a trip to Alaska to climb a bucket list peak but had to cancel when my teammate injured his knee. Besides this, Alaska was in the midst of a huge heatwave, and the ice-face collapsed; that made the decision easier. Perfect Positive Pessimism: “My partner busted his knee but at […]
