For me, alpinismโthe art of climbing in the alpine environmentโis all about an equation that balances providing oneself with opportunities for success with defining success in a way that encourages survival. Alpine mountain climbing is a practice that distinctly lacks guarantees. I am, therefore, left with a wide variety of potential outcomes for which to […]
American Alpine Club
In our outdoors community, a call to action around harassment and assault
We live in an outdoor mecca that draws thousands of visitors and fans each yearโone where the allure of pushing one’s limits in cycling, climbing, running, skiing, snowboarding and other outdoor sports plays large. Inside that community lives a certain type of exceptionalism, in which many people tend to think themselves better, more evolved, more […]
Jeremy Bowler
Jeremy Bowler is a man who has every finger in a different pie. When he’s not at work, you might find him trail running, skiing, cycling or climbing. He spends his working hours as the Student Affairs Lead for College Excel, a local college support program for students at Central Oregon Community College and Oregon […]

