Mount Rainier via Ingraham Glacier in a Day
Photos from a climb up Ingraham Glacier to the summit of Mount Rainier, from the evening of June 5th to the afternoon of June 6th, 2018.
Author: Donovan
UCSF MEPN Application: Thoughts and Tips from One Year Later.
I can’t believe it’s been 1 year since I applied to the MEPN program at UCSF. As the first quarter of the program is coming to an end for me and the application window is closing for many hopeful students out there, I thought this would be a great time to reflect on the application…
Quick Trip up Mt Whitney
Last week I was looking at the weather and avalanche conditions on Mt Shasta, hoping that I could get back up there to do some more climbing. Things weren’t looking good. On a whim, I decided to check out the conditions on Mt Whitney. I was supposed to climb down there with my friend Mikey…
A Week on Mt Shasta: Acclimatization and Exploration
I have plans to climb Mt Shasta, Mt Whitney, and Mt Rainier later this season, so I took advantage of a free week to get out and spend some quality time in the mountains. Last summer when I took a break from school to climb Mt Adams in Washington, the altitude hit me harder than…
New Jack City?
Ok, so I have to admit, when my friend, Mikey, recommended we go spend a weekend climbing in New Jack City, I had no idea what he was talking about. I was beginning a road down to Southern California in my van wanted to squeeze in some quality rock climbing. This hidden gem was perfect!…
I’m going to nursing school!
It’s official, I’m going to nursing school! This summer I will be starting the UCSF Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) for the Family Nurse Practitioner specialty. I am unbelievably excited about this new school and career path. This is a three-year program leading students with a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field to a…
Photo Recap of Lone Pine Peak Climb
A small collection of photos from my recent climb of the Northeast Ridge of Lone Pine Peak with Mikey, the Dirtbag Dancer. Although we didn’t make it to the summit (this time), we learned a lot and had an epic adventure along the way. I am sure we will be back for another crack at…
Half Moon Bay
A few photos from a quick visit to Half Moon Bay on September 8th, 2017.
Smith Rock Easter Outing with The North Face Peeps
Wild Easter weekend at Smith Rock with friends from The North Face, Portland. We succeeded in having a lot of fun, climbing most of the Marsupial Traverse, and getting really wet in the rain. #Smeathster