Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full September/October 2021 issue. As mountaineers, we all know what it’s like when things don’t go to plan. Partners bail, the weather gets bad, smoke smothers the area, injuries happen, gear fails, or we simply…
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Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full May/June 2021 issue. Climbers, I have a question for you. What do you notice when you visit a popular climbing destination like Smith Rock? The incredible natural beauty all around you? The amazing cliffs…
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Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full December 2020 issue. As I write this, the United States and the world are waiting in limbo for the results of the 2020 presidential election. What else am I and my fellow winter recreation…
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Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full June/July 2020 issue. The outdoors are for everyone. This is a phrase we in the outdoor community hear regularly. Nature is often thought of as the great equalizer, that public lands are there for…
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Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full April/May 2020 issue. 2020 has been a rough time for everyone. COVID-19 has brought the world as we know it to a standstill, with the schools, stores, and restaurants we frequent on a daily…
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Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full April/May 2020 issue. When Mount St. Helens erupted the morning of May 18, 1980, it didn’t really take anyone by surprise. Two months of earthquakes and steam-venting activity preceded the eruption, and let scientists…
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Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full January 2020 issue. Winter is a wonderful time to get out and explore. The landscape transforms from the noisy commotion of summer into pristine slopes, solitude, and unparalleled natural beauty. But with this beauty…
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Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full December 2019 issue. “It goes, boys.” Not often are we privileged to sit in the same room as a climbing legend, listening to their story with open mouths or a smile on our face, but…
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Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full September 2019 issue. The afternoon heat didn’t stop 250-300 people (and some pets) from convening at the MMC on July 28 to celebrate our 125th anniversary. The 125th Block Party and Open…
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Originally published in the Mazama Bulletin—view the full March 2019 issue. I wanted to go to Patagonia—really badly, for a long time. This past January I finally made it, and what a place it is. Now all I want to…
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