Adventurous Explorer

High Altitude Climber

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Welcome to my site...

My goal is to take you on an incredible journey through the eyes of a mountaineer. Through photos and text my hope is to ignite the spirit of adventure within. For me mountains are made of rock, ice and snow but for you it may be something totally different. I encourage you to seek out and climb your mountain what ever it may be.

Mountaineering is a passion. It’s something I love. What is your Passion?


Mountain Hard WearMany thanks to Mountain Hard Wear for supplying the new gear I will be wearing in 2012.

Latest News

30-Apr-2012

Major Sponsor Announcement

With much excitement I am proud to announce the partnership of Finning (Canada) as the major sponsor for the upcoming 2012 Broad Peak & K2 Expeditions. I look fo.. read more


29-Apr-2012

2012 Expedition Update

The logistics for the Broad Peak and K2 expedition is moving full steam ahead and picking up speed. My flights are nailed down; I will be leaving Canada on the 1st of.. read more


27-Apr-2012

New video added - Citytv appearance

For those of you who missed it, here's the live interview that I did with Ryan Jespersen on April 9th on Citytv’s Breakfast Television in Edmonton. Addi.. read more


02-Apr-2012

Breakfast Television appearance - April 9th at 7:10am

Join me on April 9th at 7:10 am for a live interview on Citytv’s Breakfast Television in Edmonton, Alberta with RYAN JESPERSEN as he and I share with you, stories f.. read more


22-Jan-2012

2012 Expedition Announcement!

This year, it’s going to be exciting. I will be attempting another two 8,000 meter peaks, back to back. One is Broad Peak, the twelfth highest in the world and .. read more


31-Oct-2011

Two back-to-back 8000 meter summits!

The litmus test of mountaineers is to climb an 8,000 meter peak and add that important accomplishment to their climbing resume. If he or she is successful, they can o.. read more


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