New Beginnings: Permanent Safari
Today marks the opening of a new chapter in the Badger's life. I'm at my Delta Airlines gate in Seattle waiting for my 1:25 pm…
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Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Surprisingly, day 2 was one of the more memorable days of the climb. First of all, it was the first day we woke up on…
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Back in the US of A I've been back in the States now for 17 days and haven't been able to bring myself to write…
Mission Accomplished: Uhuru Peak, 19,341′
This will be a very short post because I need to rack out and get some sleep, but the long and LONG of it is…
Final Day Before Climb: Taking Care of Our Nipples
Photo: Mount Meru, viewed from the front lawn of my motel. Do I have your attention? Yeah, I thought so, given the titillating title of…
T Minus 0: Waiting to Exhale
The journey has officially begun. I'm at SeaTac International Airport waiting for my 2:05 flight. 9.5 hours to Amsterdam, 1.25 hour layover, then 8.5 hours…
T Minus 2 and Counting: The Gift of Life
The Badger is back from her short jaunt to Denver and is a little tired. Nevertheless, because there are only two days until I leave…
T Minus 5 and Counting: Pack It In, Pack It Out
Photo: Pic of me and my personal trainer after my final KiliClimb training session today Help! I've fallen into my gear pile, and I can't…
T Minus 6 and Counting: Embracing The Suck
"T Minus 7" got completely missed yesterday, but for good reason: I was out hiking the Mount "Hell-inor" (actually, it's Mount Ellinor) trail. I didn't…
T Minus 8 and Counting: Defeating The Crud; and a Word About Giving
Badger in The Buff (headband) with Dazzle Dry Nail Lacquer Invasion of "The Crud" Today I woke up with sensations that sent a lightning bolt…