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August 15th, 2018

Going to Tibet this fall will be my twelfth international backcountry ski/ski mountaineering expedition in the past nine years. I love seeing the world through the lens of ski mountaineering. In 2014, @brodyleven, @graysonschaffer and I went to Mexico to ski Pico de Orizaba (18,491 ft./5636 m) the highest volcano in North America, in a weekend. Headache, nausea and fatigue were our constant companions along the way (shortly after this photo was taken, Grayson started vomiting). The fantasy of being in these places is often prettier than the reality. Luckily, we were able to descend quickly and made it home ok. I wouldn’t recommend this trip, but it was good training for what’s ahead. #MountainsAreForEveryone #Cho18

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August 14th, 2018

Skiing at high altitude always feels a little goofy. In less than three weeks, @rob.lea and I leave to ski Cho Oyu. It’s a bit of a grind right now with packing and logistics (it’s hard to find 8000m technical gear in my size!) but we’re cranking it out. I’m nervously anticipating the challenge ahead…Photo: skiing at 18,000’ (5,500m) in the Cordillera Blanca in Peru.#MountainsAreForEveryone

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August 10th, 2018

A morning ridge scramble with @megan_dingman was a highlight of my week. Climbing a mountain with someone is an intimate, shared experience. Not everyone has compatible chemistry, but when you meet your people, you know it. I first met Megan many years ago when I was a ski coach. She was probably 8 years old, with the determination and grit of someone far older. This summer, we had a chance to reconnect and get out into the mountains. Megan is an adult now and I’m stoked to see she still has the same tenacity, resiliency and strength of character she had when she was a little girl. It’s not everyday you find someone who understands you. When you do, cherish that time together.

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August 10th, 2018

A morning ridge scramble with @megan_dingman was a highlight of my week. Climbing a mountain with someone is an intimate, shared experience. Not everyone has compatible chemistry, but when you meet your people, you know it. I first met Megan many years ago when I was a ski coach. She was probably 8 years old, with the determination and grit of someone far older. This summer, we had a chance to reconnect and get out into the mountains. Megan is an adult now and I’m stoked to see she still has the same tenacity, resiliency and strength of character she had when she was a little girl. It’s not everyday you find someone who understands you. When you do, cherish that time together.

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August 8th, 2018

One of my biggest heroes is my mom. From a young age, she demonstrated an ethic of caring for people and the environment. #sponsored I recently learned she has donated blood around 100 times. I never realized how important it is to donate blood until I found out more about our family story and a traumatic experience she had when she was growing up. Right now, the @AmericanRedCross is looking for donations and I'm hoping some of you will be inspired by the bravery and courage of my mom. I'll give you a virtual hand to hold while you donate. First, go to my campaign page (link in bio) and sign up to donate. I'll get a notification when you pledge and will send you a comment of support and appreciation! #AHandToHold #SleevesUpSummer

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