I scavenged for sensation, sought myself in the rewards of being out there, across the Border.

Frostbite? I consider that a failure.

Sometimes you must sacrifice yourself on the altar of effort to be reminded of what and who you could become if you applied yourself.

You become what you do. How and what you become depends on environmental influence so you become who you hang around. Raise the standard your peers must meet and you'll raise your expectations of yourself. If your environment is not making you better, change it.

The simple fact is this: when you goto Alaska, you get your ass kicked.

Effort and pain may not be avoided. Physical and psychological breakdowns occur. The support of a like-minded group, dedicated to The Art of Suffering, provides a safety net. An individual will push harder and risk more in the company of trustworthy peers.

Crested Butte is for spectators; Chamonix is for participants.