Zen and the Art of Canyoneering with Zion Guru
Imagine rapelling down a cliff at Zion NP? Zion Guru’s guided tour full of adventure and inspiration might be the perfect introduction to canyoneering.
Dream Maintenance – the Art of Letting Go
I dreamed of climbing Snake Dike. This route has been my muse, my tormentor, and my unicorn for my entire adult life, but I am now ready to let it go.
The Cataclysmic Retirement Plan
Everybody knows that retirement takes careful planning over many years and is the reward for a life well-lived. What if everybody was wrong? How could you tell? There are several simple but well-respected models for predicting the age of retirement and how much margin (the money you have vs the money you need) is available […]
Rocks or Roller Coasters? Getting Your Thrill On
Many years and girlfriends ago, I was canoeing on the Colorado in Black Canyon just below Hoover dam. The girl I was with was freaking out being in a canoe with towering limestone cliffs around us. A gruff compatriot on the trip scolded me for taking her. “This isn’t a ride at Disneyland” he snarled […]
Challenge by Choice
Working as facilitators on a high ropes course has taught us many things about fear, comfort zones and experiential learning. We open every session with a challenge by choice interaction
Rhapsody in Loreto Blue
How many shades of blue are there in the world? We were at a loss for words when we first saw Loreto Mexico. The Greek poet Homer described the sea as “wine looking” which might be within poetic license if he didn’t also describe oxen in the same way. There wasn’t a distinction in Japan […]
