“The true measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience but how he stands at times of controversy and challenges.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
The cardiologist just gave me the thumbs up to climb Mt. Everest. Less than 12 months to go!
Check out this awesome initiative that helps empower people with disabilities to get outside, get active and live life to the extreme.
“They know that these walls are more than mountains: They’re giant mirrors that unsparingly reflect what lies inside each climber.” — -Luke Stefurak
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The water bottle design that you voted for on Twitter and Facebook is finally ready!
Check it out on CafePress: http://goo.gl/vNYDO
Available in top-of-the line Sigg or budget-friendly stainless varieties with 100% of profits going to Camp Erin.
“All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night, in the dusty recesses of their minds, awake in the day to find that it was vanity. But the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes to make it reality.” — T.E. Lawrence
Wow, looks like it’s been over a year since I posted on the blog. Oops!
Fear not, I’ve been keeping Facebook updated frequently with the latest news, summits and adventures. Click here to visit the Zero to Everest Facebook page.
To make up for the lack of blog posts, the site has been completely revamped and moved to Tumblr. This will make it MUCH easier for me to post frequent photos, links, videos and updates.
There’s a lot of upcoming events so be sure you’re subscribed on Facebook or Twitter to find out the latest!
Here is the online version of the article that ran in the January edition of The Journal: Heart Takes Young Man From Zero to Everest