As I described in my profile, I gradually discovered rock climbing in the context of mountaineering in Switzerland.  Several years ago, I began to lead climbing in France in the Alps and since then, continue to experience the amazing multi-pitch routes that Ailefroide has to offer.

My first taste of traditional climbing in the Gunks, [...]

It is about the middle of my three-month China trip since Nov 12, 2009.  This is my third time stepping on Chinese soil, and like the previous two trips, this trip is just as significant.  As a climber, climbing steep limestone, surprisingly, is my secondary purpose of this trip.  My primary objective is to perform [...]

Just put up some photos for the Grand Teton article, check it out!!

On August 29, 2007, I was on top of Grand Teton, guided. On Sep 6, 2009, I was on top of Grand Teton, guiding. Grand Teton was still that Grand Teton, and I was still that girl always wanting to climb mountains. But, something was different. In fact, many things were different.

Two years ago, I [...]

Julie, I admire this tour. I am never a biker; however, my friend and I joked about riding across the States. I don’t know when it will happen. Can’t wait to read the rest of your story. 4000kms, wow!

As it is now October the first and the leaves are beginning to change, it seems I cannot put off writing about my summer adventures any longer. This summer I learned a new outdoor activity: bike touring. When I say I learned, I mean I biked from Victoria, British Columbia to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario [...]