In an adventure started on bikes in Equatorial Guinea, we are aiming for a human-powered low-to-high ascents of the 21 islands sprinkled around the world with peaks above 3,000 meters (just shy of 10,000 feet). We just completed Hispaniola in the Dominican Republic and are eyeing Asia for our next ascent.

Skiing is where it all began for our family. I have spent my entire life on skis and am still searching for ultimate line. The search has taken me to mountains around the world and am planning to see if that perfect turn has been hiding in the Andes.

The rest of the family loves to participate in every adventure they can, and I love having them with me. Short legs make for a lot of steps on longer hikes, but the girls make up for their short stature with attitude to spare.

After leaving the Rockies to pursue a “real” job I found myself living closer to the surf than the snow. I initially started surfing to fill the void between ski trips but found a new love the first time I stood up on a wave.