Memoirs from the Mountains

A Tribute to My Coach

In life, we meet people who shape us, people who stand by us, people we love, and people whose voices still echo in our minds long after their…

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February 2025

Lessons Learned on the Peru Divide

Essential Tips for Bikepacking in Peru

Feb 2 • 

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October 2024

Peru Great Divide — Laraos to Licapa

The decision to end my trip.

Oct 27, 2024 • 

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Peru Great Divide — Marcapomacocha to Laraos

Rain, snow, hail — reminders that these too shall pass — and then, finally, the sun.

Oct 18, 2024 • 

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Peru Great Divide — Cordillera Huayhuash

The Road Not Taken

Oct 2, 2024 • 

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September 2024

Peru Great Divide — Oyón to Marcapomacocha

I want to reflect before I forget — the mundane climbs and the longing for human interaction.

Sep 26, 2024 • 

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March 2024

Transalp Diaries: Day 3 — The Alpine Vistas of Switzerland

Nature gives and takes, and I receive.

Mar 18, 2024 • 

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December 2023

Transalp Diaries: Day 2 — From Worries to Excitement

Embracing the Adventure or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Enjoy the Ride

Dec 28, 2023 • 

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November 2023

Transalp Diaries: Day 1 — From Uncertainty to Starry Skies

A dream I didn’t know I wanted to have dreamt.

Nov 29, 2023 • 

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