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Moving to Moab

Moving to Moab

Hi Steph, I am writing you because I am having a hard time finding any other information on moving to and renting in Moab. I am sure there are supposed to be governmental/department of tourism programs set up, but I have been hard pressed to find them ( maybe you could work on commission). No [...]

The Perfect Circle

The Perfect Circle

A little over a year ago, just before my birthday, I was seized with the urge to free solo Jah Man on Sister Superior and base jump off it. In 2008, I free soloed the North Face of Castleton and jumped off the top, and it remains one of my favorite adventures of all time. [...]

Hot Air Ballooning

Hot Air Ballooning

If you haven’t ridden in a hot air balloon, you should do so immediately if not sooner. As a kid, I was fascinated with balloons after reading Jules Vernes “Five Weeks in a Balloon.” I mean, who wasn’t?? Sometime after that, I saw that movie where Baron von Munchausen escapes in a balloon made out [...]

Aloha

Hi Steph, I just wanted to say I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of your book to me here on the big island of Hawaii. I’m a climber and kayaker from Santa Cruz, CA who took a chance after graduating from college and is now working out here on the big island for the winter [...]

Moab

I was just out in Moab during Thanksgiving. I spent four days alone hiking, reflecting,and thinking about your words about simple living and it’s all starting to make sense to me.I have great admiration for you and how you have chosen to live your life; just thought I would let you know. Kind Regards, Chris [...]

Racking Tips for Crack Climbing

Yes, it is that most awesome time of year, crack season!!! Most of us have a preferred racking style, even down to which way we clip the draws on gear loops (I always clip mine with gate facing out). When climbing cracks, having a consistent, good racking system can make the difference between cruising and [...]

Cajun Sends the Tombstone

Cajun Sends the Tombstone

On her first birthday, Cajun sent!

From Afghanistan to Castleton!

From Afghanistan to Castleton!

A year ago I received a handwritten letter and photo from a UK soldier stationed in Afghanistan. In the photo, he was sitting on some rocks reading a copy of High Infatuation, which was pretty amazing to me! I was very worried about him…not everyone comes home safe from service. I sent him some posters [...]

Moab Happenings!

Moab Happenings!

Basically everything is going on here in Moab in the next few weeks….and fall has come with perfect temperatures for everything! Climbers, come to the Indian Creek clean up and party hosted by Friends of Indian Creek on September 24. Everyone is meeting at the Donnelly Canyon parking lot in the morning, and working at [...]

Salut de France!

Hi ! Just watched a program on French TV ! What a wonderful life is yours! Living your passion in such a paradise! Sharing love and passion with your man in the middle of nature… Belive me… I am dreaming my eyes open.. Wish I could be determined as you bot are! Cheers! Florent somewhere [...]

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