by David Sandel | Jan 16, 2013 | Random
Let’s not try to downplay this. 2012 was a monumental year for me (even when I didn’t realize it) January It all started with a trip to Minnesota’s North Shore (of Lake Superior) to celebrate New Year’s Eve. We (Anh and I) spent 4 days and 3 nights camping in subzero...
by David Sandel | Jan 4, 2013 | Adventure Stories, Random
This post is funny. Only because I read something from Asshole Climbers, sighed deeply, and said to myself, “that’s what I’m about to do.” I violated every single one of their rules for starting and continuing a blog. Oh well. I think I have a...
by David Sandel | Sep 13, 2012 | Random
If there’s one thing I like, it’s a rousing internet debate. Now, I kind of think that this is a moot point and that 99% of the population will agree with me, but I’m hoping that last 1% is a firey, boisterous crowd. Autumn/Fall is the BEST Season of...
by David Sandel | Sep 4, 2012 | Random
Two-and-a-half weeks ago, Brendan from Semi-Rad asked the question, Is Mountaineering Sexy? I can see why nearly all “normal” people would say no: There are way too many clothes involved, amongst a myriad of other things. Not only do most...
by David Sandel | Aug 16, 2012 | Random
Recently, I’ve had time to sit here and actively think about things that could potentially be much different with a career change. I spend a lot of time writing about my daydreamings on this subject such as living life as a dirtbag while not being a dirtbag and...
by David Sandel | Aug 8, 2012 | Random
I’ve oft fantasized what it would be like to not need a car. The idea appeals greatly to me — saving a chunk of the Ozone, saving a lot of money, and overall, living a much simpler life. Oh, also, completely solidfying my “hippy lifestyle” as...