Category Archives: Ama Dablam

A is for Anxiety: Ama Dablam #13

Posted on October 28, 2014 by TA Loeffler

I am less than two weeks to Ama Dablam. As usual, I’m not sure where the time went in the lead up to the climb, I just know I don’t quite feel ready. Though, if I am honest, I suspect … Continue reading →

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D is for Double Double: Ama Dablam #12

Posted on October 2, 2014 by TA Loeffler

It was a double double day on Signal Hill today because I saw both the sunrise and the sunset from the top of the hill. I was on my own this morning do some stair climbing with pack weight. This … Continue reading →

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M is for Morne, Gros Morne: Ama Dablam #11

Posted on October 1, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Marian and I travelled back across the island to Gros Morne National Park again this weekend to teach at the Becoming an Outdoors Workshop. We stayed an extra day to do our second climb of Gros Morne together. To increase … Continue reading →

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M is for Morning Mind: Ama Dablam #10

Posted on September 24, 2014 by TA Loeffler

It was a gorgeous morning out on the East Coast Trail for an “Up-Down” training hike above Quidi Vidi. My training pack has grown to 45 pounds and my legs are regaining strength and stamina as they lift me up … Continue reading →

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L is for Life: Ama Dablam #9

Posted on September 4, 2014 by TA Loeffler

I seem to have decided that all Ama Dablam entries will have a letter from Ama Dablam. It’s fun to watch my mind work with seeking out options for which letters/words could summarize my recent experiences in preparation for Ama … Continue reading →

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D is for D.O.M.S.: Ama Dablam #8

Posted on August 22, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Happy #FINDYOURFIT Friday! This work-out gear was how I found my fit today during my Ama Dablam training session this morning. It’s been a good week for training and I’m pleasantly tired and wickedly sore. The culprit is D.O.M.S. Delayed … Continue reading →

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A is for Altitude: Ama Dablam #7

Posted on August 19, 2014 by TA Loeffler

I had a swim coach once who said, “If you want to swim faster, swim faster.” I sometimes translate that as, “If you want to climb higher, climb higher.” Today’s training session was step-ups. It was the first, real big … Continue reading →

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B is for Berries and Buckets and Boxes: Ama Dablam #6

Posted on August 17, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Yes, that is a fish bucket on my backpack. Yes, some folks call them fish boxes.  Yes, I did pick berries with a backpack and fish bucket/box on my back. Yes, I did wonder how I ended up in that … Continue reading →

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B is for Back at It: Ama Dablam #5

Posted on August 14, 2014 by TA Loeffler

After a few weeks “off”, I was back at it today doing “Up Downs” on Signal Hill with a 30 pound pack. I was wearing my birthday present to myself, an Autographer. The autographer is a wearable camera that snaps … Continue reading →

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Pulled in All Directions: Ama Dablam #4

Posted on July 20, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Here’s a look at my new tire pulling rig. Thanks to Marian for coming along and taking this picture. This week my pack weight was up by 8 pounds and I managed the two tires side by side much of … Continue reading →

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A is for Awesome: Ama Dablam #3 (The Spout Hike)

Posted on July 11, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Happy Find your Fit Friday! I’ve had an awesome week finding my fit and today is actually a bit of a rest day after four big physical days starting off my training efforts for Ama Dablam. Yesterday was a “climb … Continue reading →

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D is for Discipline: Ama Dablam #2

Posted on July 9, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Thanks to Sue for this picture! Another morning, another training day. This morning was an “Up Down, Up Down” workout on Signal Hill. We headed up the North Head trail, down the back side to Cuckhold Cove, up the back … Continue reading →

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Out of Re-Tire-Ment: Ama Dablam #1

Posted on July 8, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Tuesdays are now Tiredays or as you can see from the photo above: Tired Ays! Great morning out on the hill with Sue (another convert to the fun and joys of Tire Pulling ) and taking my new tire rig … Continue reading →

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What’s TA Climbing Next V? Ama Dablam: We’ve All Got a Mountain

Posted on July 4, 2014 by TA Loeffler

Congrats to Phil, Rick and Tyler for their correct guesses at what I am climbing next. Ama Dablam! I first saw the peak in 2002 and several times since then culminating this past spring, when I saw Ama Dablam from … Continue reading →

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