Michael

Michael

Yosemite, Slack Lines and Smokey the Bear, 10-18 Ocotober 2009, with Paul Petzl, Gerard and Martine Vionnet

Just finished up a great trip with Paul Petzl and his friends Gerard and Martine from Annecy. We got up some nice routes including Nutcracker, Central Pillar of Frezy, Bishop’s Terrace and West Country(in Tuolumne). Besides climbing, on rest/rain days we slacklined in Camp 4, visited Glacier Point, and ate way too much at the […]

Polartec Visit, October 1-3, Boston, MA, USA

Polartec has always been a company dear to my heart and my body in the mountains. I have always searched out more breathable softshells for my efforts in the Alps. So when I was invited to be a member of their Advisory Board, I didn’t hesitate. The advisory board consists of eleven world class endurance […]

10th Anniversary of High-Alpine Mountain Guides

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of High-Alpine Mountain Guides, I am launching this blog in order to share up-to -date news of my climbs and skis, current conditions, gear reviews and technique tips. With my 10th year guiding in the Alps, and 22 years total, I would like this blog to be a place […]

North Ridge of Piz Badile, 31 Aug.-2 Sept. 2005

Richard Feachem Photo #1: This was a quick trip for Richard. He is extremely busy as the Executive Director of the Global Fund, a non-profit with the sole mission to eradicate AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in developing countries. My claim to fame is Richard once canceled a meeting with Kofi Annan to climb with me. […]