So, 2013 is in full swing and I have decided once again to make an attempt at keeping a blog.  It isn't so much about bragging rights or the proverbial "hey look at me" as it is a way to document my thoughts, be them good, bad, sad, happy or anywhere in between.

I have, however, struck upon the idea of creating a video montage of 2013 by capturing something about each month in this year that is relevant to my life and the grand adventure we dub life.  It would seem I am off to a good start.  Last weekend Elizabeth (my girlfriend), her oldest son Bowman and I traveled to Jackson, NH to hook up with Chris Graham from Synnott Mountain Guides.  After a short drive up to Crawford Notch we loaded the gear onto our backs and hiked into an open piece of ice real estate.  There Chris set the top rope and we were off an running.  It ended up being a fantastic day with good weather, a great guide and a wonderful opportunity for us all to tackle something new, especially Bowman.  It was after all his x-mas gift from his mom and I was just tagging along. 

It feels good to have some words down and get this blog launched.  We'll see how it goes from here.