I've been extraordinarily lucky: Traveling to more than 50 countries, guiding for 10 years in Alaska and Oregon, living in Central Asia and experiencing quite a bit along the way. All while managing to develop a few good stories. In between teaching, a 2 year old and a wife in grad school - I also started a new direction by starting a career in art. Here is art, travels and other aspects of my life.

Everest panorama

Everest panorama

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Cuttin' Down the Christmas Tree

Continuing the annual tradition - Amy and I headed for Lowman Pass to cut down a tree. We are gathering quite a following of people who are joining us in the hills. This year Dan, Donielle, Sawyer (his first trip), Jeremy and Jen all made the trip. Oddly enough, this year there was no snow. A little easier to move around in the woods, but sort of strange to hunt for a tree in the mud.
Notice the ax in Amy's hand - that is why I look a little nervous.

New mom and pregnant mom hauling the christmas tree. Apparently Dan and I could not handle the load.
Sawyer on his first tree cutting excursion. Don't get between Amy and her ax.
Like good hunting dogs, Cayenne and Goose found a posse of grouse.