My first birthday in Chile was in February 2020, and I spent most of it alone. A Saturday birthday initially felt like hitting the jackpot, but my best friend and normal climbing partner was doing a 3-month intensive leadership course... Continue Reading →
I still have a couple of days left before I officially enter my fourth (!!) decade of life, but to be honest I’ve been acting like a thirty-something for several years already. I guess that’s what happens when you start... Continue Reading →
At home in Tahoe, a busy weekend for me would be to leave on Friday afternoon in the van on some grand climbing or skiing adventure and not come back until Sunday night. This past weekend in Chile was similar... Continue Reading →
A big wall climb is generally a climbing adventure up a long route that (intentionally) takes more than a day to complete. As mentioned in my 2023 recap, I’m absolutely stoked that at the end of last year I finally... Continue Reading →
Will and I just spent the long weekend in a mountain house in Shasta with an 8-month-old, a 2-year-old, and their respective parents. Between this trip and hanging out with my 2-year-old niece for a week at Christmas, I have... Continue Reading →
Publishing a post about new year's resolutions or even just goals in general is admittedly cliché, but there's compelling research out there that suggests that public accountability is a good way to stick to new habits and actually accomplish your... Continue Reading →
Margaux Rhymes with Fargo 