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October 9th, 2018

Yesterday was Indigenous People’s Day. I know, I’m a day late (my brain is still catching up from my big trip). I wanted to take a moment to highlight some people and organizations who are showing us that Indigenous People are here, and as the original stewards of the land, have a lot to teach us about stewardship and conservation. We must listen to Native voices to create a more resilient environmental movement. I recommend following: @lennecefer @nativesoutdoors @indigenouswomenhike @mmiwhoismissing @nativewomenswilderness and @native_women_running for starters. Photo 1: navajo_in_flight on a classic climbing route on Mt. Lemmon, captured by @lennecefer. Photo 2: @brodyleven and Len on Blanca Peak. Photo 3: Len and I on a hike up Grandeur Peak. I will work on researching what tribal land I am on and try to incorporate more Native mountain names into my future posts!#MountainsAreForEveryone

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October 3rd, 2018

Skiing Cho Oyu was a dream come true. From the summit, I was about to ski about 80% of the route to camp 1. Around 7500m, I had scouted an alternate route to ski through the yellow band, however, due to avalanche concerns from wind loading that morning, I ended up rappelling the route we ascended instead. Then, I was able to open it up and make smooth turns all the way to camp 2. Below camp 2, some fog rolled in, and I did several more rappels through the icefall. After it cleared, it was smooth skiing until camp 1. I wanted to give a shoutout to @melissaarnot who generously let me borrow her women’s size small 8k m suit for summit day, and to @patagonia, and their “better than new” worn wear philosophy (reducing consumption by using products that already exist). @rob.lea and I were both able to find gently used 8k meter suits (thanks Alan) and it saved us a chunk of change. While it was an expensive expedition that we paid for (almost entirely) out of pocket, I will never regret spending some of our savings on this trip. We made some of our happiest memories and it was an experience we will never forget. #MountainsAreForEveryone #adventuredoneright @alpenglowexpeditions

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September 30th, 2018

Huge congratulations to @hilareenelson, @jimwmorrison and team for their visionary ski descent of the Lhotse couloir! Mind-blowing. I can’t wait to hear more. #lhotseski2018

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September 29th, 2018

He said yes at 26,906 ft./ 8201m on the summit of Cho Oyu! I knew you were husband material before this trip, but sharing this expedition sealed the deal. @rob.lea you are so patient and kind, especially when you took care of me when I got sick, never complaining about the possibility of abandoning your summit attempt to make sure I was ok. I knew you were a keeper when you emptied my pee bottle and carried down the wag bag we shared. Sharing a month long expedition with your significant other is one of the most intimate experiences. There are highs and lows, and you get to see a person’s true colors. Rob, I’m so happy for our journey ahead!

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September 24th, 2018

Tomorrow, we are leaving for our summit bid on Cho Oyu! We had a successful rotation sleeping at camp 1, and getting our first ski turns above 21,000’ /6,400m. After two days rest, we are nervously excited. We will spent a night at c1, a night at c2, and we plan to summit and ski on Sept. 28! @rob.lea and I are feeling ok, and are stoked for what’s ahead. #MountainsAreForEveryone #AdventureDoneRight

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