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Range of Anxiety

Range of Anxiety

Posted on December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 by kyle

A introspective look at my feelings of climate anxiety and how we can better deal with the anxiety of the modern world.

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Why Trail Runners All Believe They are "Middle of the Pack"

Why Trail Runners All Believe They are “Middle of the Pack”

Posted on November 6, 2023November 7, 2023 by kyle

An introspective look at how we view speed and value ourselves in the trail running community.

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Embracing the Shoulder Season

Embracing the Shoulder Season

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by kyle

Finally, the dark days of November have descended upon us. Outside, it is blowing and windy, with the constant patter of rain against…

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Abundance vs Scarcity

Abundance vs Scarcity

Posted on February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 by kyle

An introspective look at how the mindsets of abundance and scarcity can impact communities, backcountry skiing, and our daily lives.

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Summer 2021 Recap

Summer 2021 Recap

Posted on October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 by kyle

Looking back on my 2021 summer and defining moments and feelings.

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The Negativity Dance

The Negativity Dance

Posted on March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 by kyle

A personal look at how I have dealt with negativity, FOMO, and depression with respect to the mountains.

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Where Do We Go From Here?

Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted on January 2, 2021February 7, 2021 by kyle

Thoughts about progress in mountain sports – how we define it and how we balance the risk that comes with it.

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Podcast Interview

Podcast Interview

Posted on April 7, 2020October 22, 2020 by kyle

Interview with Will Nelsen of the Becoming Human Podcast.

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Life After Sloan

Life After Sloan

Posted on March 25, 2020October 22, 2020 by kyle

Reflections on the climb of Sloan, accident, and aftermath.

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The Hunt For Ice

The Hunt For Ice

Posted on January 2, 2020April 20, 2020 by kyle

Searching for the Elusive Beast To climb water ice in Washington is to chase after rainbows – they appear seemingly randomly without warning,…

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