20 Questions
Describe your climbing background?
I basically became addicted to vertical adventure in Yosemite, and ended up working in the Mountain Shop for five summers in a row, living in Yosemite for so long, well that says it. My climbing enthusiasm has evolved into major expeditions around the world to seek out and climb first ascents on untouched, unseen big walls. I have traveled to all the continents following this passion and obsession, some of my favorite places are Antarctica, Greenland, China, Venezuela, Russia, Papua New Guinea, Madagascar, Baffin Island, wait a minute, I could just keep writing and writing here, they are all my favorites in some way or another. My ultimate obsession and passion is going on these expeditions alone and to climb and endure the expeditions solo. The time is now!

Was there a big breakthrough or defining moment for you?
On my first expedition to Baffin Island, the organic enthusiasm for expeditions took over my complete being.
Since then, over ten years ago, I have gone on at least two-to-three expeditions a year. Dream Big and Climb Those Dreams!

What do you do when your not climbing?
Make sure my daughter has the most amazing life as possible: I am a soccer coach, I take my daughter to swimming lessons, piano lessons, violin lessons, volunteer at her school, teach her how to ski, teach her about life, values, morals, and education. I am an amazing, committed father and want her to learn that if you have a dream you can make that dream reality. Teaching my daughter reading, math, and millions of things about life is my ultimate priority. Of course playing princesses and painting nails is something not to be missed! I recently won the "Father of the Year Award" at her school, which I have to say, blows away standing on any virgin summit!

Any training advice or suggestions?
It is all about belief, not 99%, but 100%.
It is quite simple, we all have to simply choose sweet choices.

Who or what inspires you?
My daughter teaches me and inspires me every day in the most magical ways.
Bob Marley has a message we all need to hear. Al Gore is in there some where. For climbing, I have to send out the sweetness to Peter Croft.

Any thing that really irks you in the mountains?
Not being in them.

What's playing in your stereo/iPod/head right now?
Many gigs of bluegrass.

What book are you reading right now or read that you liked?
James A. Michener is amazing, try his books like Alaska and Hawaii, his style is pretty amazing.
Many different books from all walks of life always.

Favorite place to climb and with whom?
Virgin, remote Earth, either solo or with best friends.

What are your future plans or goals in climbing?
To continue to find untouched, unseen, world class walls and mountains, and stand on their tops.

Anyone you would like to thank?
My daughter. My family and friends. All of the supporters and sponsors that help me make this lifestyle a reality. The mother of my daughter.