Mountains of Anxiety
I have anxiety. A lot. Most all the time. I’ve had this for more than twenty years, but I’ve really seen (and felt) the effects the last few years. In my business life, I can remember my stomach hurting every day [...]
Everest, Ten-Years After
Ten years ago this month, I boarded a 747 to Nepal to start my two-month Everest expedition. Seeing posts from friends and colleagues who are just arriving now, has given me some pause to reflect on what happened then and [...]
Summiting Mt. Everest Without Oxygen – Live Report from Ten Years Ago
Almost ten years ago, I was fortunate enough to stand on the summit of the world’s tallest mountain, and even more fortunate to make it safely down. This, after running out of oxygen below the Hillary Step, (28,800’) in the [...]
Why I Love The Mother Mountain
This I'll admit, you are a wonder. Blind to my kind, won't know my name. And I would give up my world to meet you. Just can't come up, don't know the way. - Andy Stochansky, Everest Some years after [...]
Seventh Summit – On the Bottom of the World
Seventh Summit – On Top of the Bottom of the World When the lead guide Jacob told our team that we had about three hours to go to get to the summit of Mount Vinson, it seemed like I would [...]
Save A Life – It Might Be Yours
Save a Life – It Might Be Yours The other day, I received an email from a friend and colleague that changed the way I think about running and taking care of yourself (and others). It gave me chills, and [...]
Om Mane Padme Hum
Om Mane Padme Hum – On the Kathmandu and Everest Tragedies The story and pictures and videos are devastating to watch. The earthquake in Nepal and the avalanches triggered around Mount Everest have killed more than 4,000 as of this [...]
My Everest Story
It started in December 2005 when Karen Birnie gave me the book, “Into Thin Air” for Christmas. I was just finishing the seven continents (marathons) quest and the book captivated me for the possibility of Everest and the seven summits. [...]
Everest Summit
I was on my hands and my knees at around 28,500′ and I couldn’t breathe. I looked at my Sherpa, Lakpa and motioned with my hands that I was suffocating. My oxygen was either turned off or the mask was [...]
