alpineessence.com
Samuel Johnson's Alpine Essence: Malawi January - February 2013: Community Psychology in Action
http://www.alpineessence.com/2013/05/malawi-january-february-2013-community.html
May 15, 2013. Malawi January - February 2013: Community Psychology in Action. By some strange fortune Nora Miller asked me to be adjunct faculty on an Alaska Pacific University 'Community Psychology in Action' class taking place in Malawi, Africa this winter. We were based in the village of Bolera near Mangochi, Malawi, taking day trips elsewhere in the area to do collaborative work with community members and organizations. A variety of collaborative projects at Malawi Children's Village. A cool house th...
alpineessence.com
Samuel Johnson's Alpine Essence: February 2013
http://www.alpineessence.com/2013_02_01_archive.html
February 5, 2013. Video - What Do You Desire? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Climbing and Outdoor Links. Alaska Ice Climbing Webguide. Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking. AMS Seasonal Climbing Blog. Arrigetch Peaks Ascent Records. Brooks Range Aviation- Access the Arrigetch. Chugach Alpine Picture Database. Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center. FAA Statewide Weather Web Cams. GrooveeGear- Bad Ass Stuff. Hans Saari Memorial Fund. Hatcher Pass Mini Guide. La Sportiva North America. 2010- New Rou...
alpineessence.com
Samuel Johnson's Alpine Essence: Hayes Range 2013: Consolation, Solo, on Mount Hayes
http://www.alpineessence.com/2013/05/solo-on-mount-hayes.html
May 15, 2013. Hayes Range 2013: Consolation, Solo, on Mount Hayes. Also chose to share a little info about the climb on their respective websites, linked above. In reality, I was surprised that this climb generated so much public interest as I feel I am capable of so much more in this realm. Michael's thoughts on the feasibility of climbing in these temps parallel our own discussion and logic around the decisions we made on our trip. After an initial attempt on the line was aborted in its initial phase d...
alpineessence.com
Samuel Johnson's Alpine Essence: March 2013
http://www.alpineessence.com/2013_03_01_archive.html
March 19, 2013. Trip Report - Kyrgyzstan and China Fall 2012. Finally - A post sharing about our trip to the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and China. The reason I haven't shared before now was that I, we, have such overwhelming ambivalence about having to retreat from Kizil Asker. Thank you all so much for your patience. Ryan Johnson and I met for he first time face to face in Juneau, March 2012, where we climbed some cool ice lines ( link. The Osh Bazaar in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The next morning our missing ba...
alpineessence.com
Samuel Johnson's Alpine Essence: January 2013
http://www.alpineessence.com/2013_01_01_archive.html
January 14, 2013. 2013 Mugs Stump Award - Hayes Range. Here is a link to information about each of the planned trips supported by the Mugs Stump Award this year: http:/ www.alpinist.com/doc/web13w/newswire-mugs-2013-recipients. Our objective is worthy and looks like it has some pretty engaging climbing with almost 7,000 feet of vertical relief. Looking forward to it! At this moment I am paused at SEATAC heading toward Malawi, Africa to assist with a class through Alaska Pacific University (APU). Chugach ...
alpineessence.com
Samuel Johnson's Alpine Essence: November 2012
http://www.alpineessence.com/2012_11_01_archive.html
November 28, 2012. The Inaugural Seth Holden Alaska Remote Exploration Grant. November 26, 2012. Josh Wharton: Alpine Lessons in the Canadian Rockies. A great video from Patagonia from Josh Wharton's romp through the Canadian Rockies this Fall. November 16, 2012. Trying to Find Balance. Knowledge of self simultaneous with the unknowing of possibility, doubts and fears sharing space with belief and hopes for life and for the future. November 9, 2012. Simul Soloing with Ryan (My New Brother In-Law! Despite...
alpineessence.com
Samuel Johnson's Alpine Essence: Art
http://www.alpineessence.com/p/art.html
Visit my public art gallery at Avid Abstracts. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Climbing and Outdoor Links. Alaska Ice Climbing Webguide. Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking. AMS Seasonal Climbing Blog. Arrigetch Peaks Ascent Records. Brooks Range Aviation- Access the Arrigetch. Chugach Alpine Picture Database. Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center. FAA Statewide Weather Web Cams. GrooveeGear- Bad Ass Stuff. Hans Saari Memorial Fund. Hatcher Pass Mini Guide. La Sportiva North America. 2010- New Ro...
alpineessence.com
Samuel Johnson's Alpine Essence: December 2012
http://www.alpineessence.com/2012_12_01_archive.html
December 19, 2012. Erica Madison - 'Braver, Bigger'. A beautiful portrait of local skier Erica Madison talking about her preparation for a huge ski traverse coming up early next spring. Nice job by Luc Mehl. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Climbing and Outdoor Links. Alaska Ice Climbing Webguide. Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking. AMS Seasonal Climbing Blog. Arrigetch Peaks Ascent Records. Brooks Range Aviation- Access the Arrigetch. Chugach Alpine Picture Database. FAA Statewide Weather Web Cams. 2011 - Moff...
alpineessence.com
Samuel Johnson's Alpine Essence: December 2014
http://www.alpineessence.com/2014_12_01_archive.html
December 12, 2014. The Passing of Lars Spurkland. Local ski activist and family friend Lars Spurkland passed away this morning. Taking a pause mid descent with Lars and Corky Still on Captain's Chair last Spring. Http:/ www.adn.com/article/20141212/ski-club-presidents-sudden-death-shocks-anchorage-nordic-skiers. One of my most memorable times in the mountains was early on in my climbing career with. Lars And in some ways, it is a miracle that either of us survived it. But somehow I was able to hold Lars ...
alpineessence.com
Samuel Johnson's Alpine Essence: A Quiet Movement
http://www.alpineessence.com/2014/12/a-quiet-movement.html
December 2, 2014. In the beginning of November we moved from Anchorage to Seward - A town of around 3,000 at the head of Resurrection Bay in the mighty Gulf of Alaska. Panorama taken while running Crown Point Mine road, a Kenai Peninsula classic. Mount Alice and friends. Seward and its environs so far seems to present innumerable options for backcountry recreation including a lot of steep ski terrain. Cool terrain hiding in the backcountry. The main body of 'The Prism.'. View down the first pitch smear.
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT