CLIMBING

Outdoor and alternative education is just part of what I love to do. I love facilitating groups in various outdoor activities and challenges. I have a variety of experience in education and ministry. Camping ministry is also a big passion of mine; I love to be able to help families and individuals of all ages get outside and enjoy creation away from daily distractions. Why not make life an adventure? Life is an uncharted adventure; each day is a new day to experience joy. Adventure can be either jumping from a cliff into a raging river, climbing up a 14er but often the adventure lies not within the crazy things done but in challenges lived through and learned from. I want to live my life in such a way that when I die those who reflect on my life won't say how great I am but how great God is. A road map isn't always provided when stepping into a new day, so I choose to take the truth of God's word and step into the light of every day I am given...mountains may be tall but the one who created them is bigger so I'm trekking on. The hike to the mountain tops might be long and difficult but the view is worth every pain along the way.

My name is Alexander Danforth Gardner and I hope to become an officer in the U.S. Army in a few years after college. I enjoy writing on world events and the longterm consequences of actions taken by governments. My hobbies are hiking, rock-climbing, video-games, and reading. I am currently attending Harker Heights High School and I will graduate with 60 hours of college credit from Central Texas College.

Ellen is a full-time nanny, who loves her job. She is happily married, and in her free time loves any type of craft: sewing, knitting, crochet, printmaking, photography (digital and film) and is trying to be more active! She is a registered yoga teacher (RYT) and also enjoys running, rock climbing, and is working up to 100 pushups in a row.

I graduated from college and now I work from one climbing trip to the next... trying to spread my retirement out through the course of my life. One day dream of owning a climber hostel deep in the Appalachian mountains.

RevCogg has been living and working in the central Wisconsin region for the past 30 years. He is married, and the father of two beautiful daughters. He is a Reverend of Spiritual Humanism, and a 15 year practitioner of Zen Buddhism. His interests include: travel, politics, wind energy, religion and spirituality, motorcycles, backpacking, rock climbing, and anything else that gets him outside and moving. He also enjoys independent movies and alternative music, and is an amateur musician.

Stephen Sturdevant is a husband, father, outdoorsman, and an IT geek. With 2 kids and one on the way, Stephen and his wife keep busy and are constantly learning. Parenting is both the most punishing and the most rewarding activity in life. Stephen's career at home has always come before his job. With a family first focus, Stephen is able to juggle his community, work, church and friend responsibilities as well as fit in a hobby or two. A native Texan, he has grown to love and appreciate the beauty of Texas as well as the great United States of America. Stephen has traveled all over the US as well as to Russia as a student (oh the stories he could tell). An avid outdoorsman, he has camped all of his life, and is attempting to visit every state park in Texas. Stephen has worked in many roles including: -ITIL Expert -Change Manager -Help Desk Coordinator -Business Advocate -Pest Control Exterminator -Office Manager -Help Desk Analyst -Climbing Instructor -Shipping Clerk -Facilities Maintenance

My name is Claire and I am a 22 year old woman from Boulder, CO. I have lived in Boulder my whole life up until this year, which has been spent roaming from place to place for 2-4 month stints at a time. After graduating last December from the University of Colorado with a degree in English, I spent the spring in Argentina attending an intensive Spanish program, then spent 4 amazing months in Moab, UT working for a non-profit rafting company, and now I'm in the hills of northern Vermont for a 3-month internship with an internationally-distributed literary climbing magazine. I love being outside: backpacking, snowboarding, hiking, and I'm starting to dabble in climbing. I also really love reading and writing, and I like taking pictures sometimes too.

Dale Ratliff has lived in Oregon for thirty-one years and had traveled to the state his entire life prior to moving there in 1979 at the age of 14 . An avid outdoorsman, Dale loves to explore. He enjoys hiking, mountain climbing and mountain biking. An all around Oregon explorer, Dale has spent the last thirty-one years doing just that, exploring the state he loves. With camera and pen in hand he's always on the lookout for something new to photograph and write about. Watch for his product reviews coming soon.

I am a California college student who loves writing about my passions. I love riding horses, music, health and fitness, cycling, yoga, swimming, being a vegan, English literature, rock-climbing, and doing just about anything active! I am a person with musical/artistic mind, scientific understanding mixed with artistic appreciation, and optimistic approach to life. I'm a deep thinker, and observant/thoughtful person and writer. I LOVE LEARNING new things. I love school and am working towards a future in pediatric nursing and classical music performance. I'm highly concerned with health and fitness. I have always been fascinated with the way the health of the body improves all other areas of daily and academic life. Currently I am an avid road/mountain biker, kickboxing student, aerobics teacher-in-training, regular gym member, English/Dressage Equestrian, yoga student, cyclist, and gluten-free vegan. I am also a musician ;) I have played piano for a total of 13 years, violin for 5, and sung my whole life. I have a passion for classical voice and plan to pursue a career in vocal performance and eventually a doctorate in music education. What better way to share my gift than by giving the gift of music to young children through music education. Growing up with three other siblings who also play piano, sing, and play various instruments has been the chief inspiration for my love of music. Music is a deeply fulfilling art form. As a Christian, music and singing become more that art to me. My musical abilities give me a unique and gentle way to touch others spiritually through ministry. I have also been blessed with opportunities to participation in numerous honor choirs, state choirs, solo/ensemble festivals, and competitions. Overall, I seek to glorify God through the gifts he has given me in all areas of my life! I love having fun, learning, and being myself! Life is a beautiful gift :) Be thankful! God bless Peace

I'm a wildlife biologist working with endangered fish of the Colorado River Basin. I spend hundreds of days every year rafting, climbing, biking and skiing in the most spectacular desert landscapes on earth. I've been writing scientific and outdoor articles for ten years now and in the last seven years I've begun covering another passion Martial Arts and explosion of the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.

I'm a web developer, Living in Sweden at the moment. Addicted to rock climbing!

I spend much of my time playing video games, writing, and rock climbing. I need to do more of the last though

As I just opened this account and am figuring this whole site out, I thought I would jot down a few notes about myself which I will later replace with a proper biography. Currently I work as a paramedic and paramedic instructor. Prior to getting involved in medicine I worked as a freelance web programmer and developer. Prior to that I was a mountaineering/climbing guide in the Sierra Nevadas and Kings Canyon. So as you can surely tell I have some varied experiences and feel I can bring a unique perspective to my topics of expertise.

Born in the city, raised in the country and currently living in the suburbs--Earl is a computer science professional, but one who's not in touch with his inner nerd! While he holds an advanced degree in Computer Science and has over ten years experience in all realms of software development, his greatest interests lie in less abstract realms: boating, wakeboarding, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, camping, weight-lifting and rock climbing. Ironically, his writing interests include more abstract realms such as fantasy and science fiction. Some might think this makes Earl a mess--never really fitting into any one realm perfectly. Ask Earl and he'll tell you he's well rounded, a Jack-of-all-trades and, well, maybe just a little bit of a mess.

I was born, raised and educated in NC and moved to Colorado in May 06. My summers are spent hiking and climbing while in winter I enjoy skiing and snowshoeing. I love to read good books, travel, write, and cook!

I retired from a 21-year career in the Navy in the summer of 2008, and moved to the beautiful town of Tehachapi, nestled in the Southern Sierra Mountains between Bakersfield and the Mojave Desert. Over the years I have started a few writing projects, but never had the time to actively pursue serious writing and/or publication projects. With normal civilian life embracing me will a little more free time, I figured that it's time to start exploring some venues of getting my work out. I am a huge outdoors person who enjoys hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, road cycling, sea-kayaking and many other activities. Earlier this year I got started in live theatre by jumping in the deep-end and taking a leading role in a play at the local theatre, which has since led to a second play, 2 short plays and now a stage-manager position. I have discovered a strong interest in theatre!

I majored in English and wrote a thesis on Shakespeare. Somehow that led to guiding dog sledding, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting. I am an ISSA certified fitness trainer, and I have worked as a personal trainer. My current winter job is building ice castles, which can be seen at www.icecastles.com. Whenever I can, I try to have adventures.

I've always had a passion for writing. I thought this would be a good way to let out my creative side. I also love coffee and making pies and cooking in general. Rock Climbing is a favorite of mine as well.

I'm a 22 year old male from Henderson, KY that loves rock climbing and internet marketing!

Maude writes about whatever interests her. From bug cuisine to world mythology; from Fusion cuisine to seed vaults, from the writer's life to rock climbing. Whatever the focus of her lens, she lets her light shine through to bring a unique perspective to the topic.

I am a nursing student at Southern Utah University. I currently work in a hospital laboratory as a phlebotomist and plan to have a career in the medical field. Other interests include human nutrition and exercise science. I love to run and am currently training to run a marathon in under 3 hours. Other hobbies include rock climbing, reading, and of course, writing.

I am a 25 years old,and love to enjoy what life is here for. I love to do it all. From back backing,spear fishing,scuba diving,sky diving, bungee jumping with a superman cape, to climbing,camping, and just grabbing a beer in a random country talking to random people.

Born in upstate NY and educated in RI, I now live in New York. When I'm not on the net you can find me writing, reading graphic novels or in the climbing gym.

Brendan is Marketing Director for Stadri Emblems, a company with over 30yrs experience in the custom embroidery industry. He also teaches Theatre and Public Speaking as an adjunct professor at various two-year colleges. In his personal life, Brendan has been a seeker of thrills and adventure for as long as he can remember. His past adventures have included hiking in upstate New York, skydiving, biking the Luberon mountains of France, rock climbing the cliffs of North and South Carolina, cycling through Times Square and the Lincoln Tunnel in NY/NJ.

I'm an opinionated and widely read Phd student studying evolutionary biology at Sussex University, in the south of England. In addition to my studies, I'm interested in climbing (rock, alpine, ice), running, mountain biking, classical, Baroque & Renaissance music (I play vio

I am 25 years old and I am an avid fan of all things sport, as well as various outdoor recreational activities such as rock climbing, backpacking, and canoeing.

High School senior, who enjoys photography, music, and rock climbing.

Passionate about climbing rocks and hanging out with my dogs, I'll look for any excuse to travel someplace I've never been.

I am on this earth to share the knowledge that I have picked up throughout my existence: Including 10 years in graphic design, 10 years rock climbing, 2 years as a yogi, and many many lifetimes (29 years in this one) as a student of compassion and love.

I am a avid outdoor enthusiast, who enjoys reading, cooking good food, rock climbing, backpacking, canoeing, writing, and snow skiing.