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January 4th, 2019

Have you ever been on a mountain so big it casts a triangular shadow on the horizon at sunrise? This is a special moment for any mountaineer- it’s often the coldest part of a climb, yet you’re comforted by the first rays of light (after a long, dark night) and you know the warmth of the sun will be touching you soon. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀On January 29, I’ll be sharing stories and a video from Cho Oyu at @neptunemountaineering in Boulder, CO, and doing a fundraiser for my next project. Check out the link below or in my profile for tickets!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-caroline-gleich-presented-by-julbo-neptune-tickets-54319515132
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January 2nd, 2019

My whole life I’ve been an underdog. I’m the smallest kid in a big family. I didn’t grow up skiing or climbing competitively. When people look at me, they don’t exactly think see a competent ski mountaineer or Himalayan climber. When I fail at something, I often feel like I’m living up to people’s pre-conceived notions (and my own internalized notion) of my inadequacy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This year, I’m letting go of those stories that don’t serve me and my purpose and I’m going forward in making my biggest dreams a reality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The only limits on what you can achieve are the ones you impose on yourself. Here’s to making bigger goals than ever in 2019! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Photo: sunrise at 8000m on Cho Oyu, a moment I’ll never forget. #bigmountaindreams#mountainsareforeveryone
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December 31st, 2018

Today is my birthday! Happy New Year’s Eve to all of you. 2018 was unforgettable- I summited 72 peaks, near and far, including the 6th highest peak in the world, with 489,704 human-powered vertical feet of uphill (which is equivalent to climbing about 100 flights of stairs a day for the entire year). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀But by far, my favorite moment of the year was proposing to my best friend, @rob.lea, and having him say yes. We have big plans for 2019, and I can’t wait to say “I do!” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I’m also grateful we’re at a time in society where I could ask for Rob’s hand in marriage. To other women who are thinking about popping the question- there is nothing wrong with proposing to your man, and for speaking up and asking for what you want. Only the insecure person is emasculated by a woman who speaks up and asks for what she wants. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Thank you all for your love and support! I can’t wait to keep sharing mountain adventures in the new year!
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December 28th, 2018

Smiling in the face of a -30°F windchill on the Superior ridge line this morning. We bailed on skiing the face of Superior due to wind-loading concerns but still enjoyed a morning walk about in the Wasatch, on Eastern Shoshone, Ute and Goshute land. There’s nothing quite like a cold slap of wind in the face to make you feel alive! I love these cold, winter mornings, and it is good training for future plans in the Himalayas.Photo: @rob.lea @patagonia_snow
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December 25th, 2018

Merry Christmas, from @rob.lea and me. We’re happy to celebrate our first (and hopefully only) Christmas as fiancés and are excited about getting married in 2019! Sending big love to you all, my extended Instagram family.
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