
One of our methods of answering that question was to take a cathartic approach and to write about the experiences. In many ways this was very much for us to give us an opportunity to reflect and to put into words all that we had done and accomplished together. As this blog reflects, I had done this in small part through writing trip reports and bringing the raw details together. Yet, as a family, we wanted something more. Something that would allow us to collectively bring our stories and our lessons learned together in a way that we might eventually share with others as well. This quickly developed into a goal to write a book.
In this book we target an audience much like ourselves. Modest climbers who are by no means at the top of the skill range in the climbing community, yet travel from the Midwest (or other less mountainous) places to safely and enjoyably find recreation in the mountains. When we give our pointers and ideas we fully acknowledge there are others far wiser than we, yet we find value in sharing our collective thoughts with those who may be at the starting end of the spectrum where we once began.

Above all, our goal is to hear from our readers, our family, our friends of their enjoyment of the book and how the stories or the climbing wisdom affects their goals and endeavors in the mountains and the great outdoors. It would give us a great joy to know that our efforts in sharing our story might make a difference in the climbing life of another family who wishes to find the same experience and fulfillment that we were blessed with.
If you would like to partake of the book or preview it I have shared a link to it on Amazon.com below. Please enjoy, thanks!
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