Tag Archives: More than a Mountain

Off to Chile

Posted on November 24, 2007 by TA Loeffler

There is a rich tapestry that forms the foundation of our lives. It is woven from threads of experience coming together to form patterns, textures, and surprises. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I forget to look for and … Continue reading →

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Ducks, Ducks, Ducks

Posted on November 12, 2007 by TA Loeffler

Seventy-five years ago, two duck hunters returned empty-handed from a hunting trip. They had drowned their sorrows with a little too much whiskey, and decided to play a prank by putting their live duck decoys (legal at that time) in … Continue reading →

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Happy All Saint’s Boxing Day

Posted on November 2, 2007 by TA Loeffler

It’s the day after, the day after Halloween and I sit marveling (and writing) that the pre-Arkansas to-do list is empty. I board a plane in 6.5 hours. Between now and then, I’ll try to convince my body to make … Continue reading →

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Ready for the Summit Push

Posted on October 21, 2007 by TA Loeffler

After several acclimatization forays up and down the Khumbu icefall and Western Cwm, Everest climbers return to base camp to rest and fortify before their final push to the summit. The climbers are nervous, tense, and wondering if all the … Continue reading →

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