Winter, you're on notice

Last April, we were nearly defeated by a giant ice sheet on the back of Cannon. Our lack of traction aids on ice meant a long, difficult slog up the mountain with a real chance of injury. This winter it’s all going to change. I now have 10 point crampons for my boots. I’ll be the one speeding up the mountain grinding through the ice while everyone else toughs it out grabbing onto trees to prevent sliding away. But this is only the start. I’ll also be getting an ice axe and lots of warm clothes. I won’t have to take the winter off, because I’ll have the gear to get to where I want to go.

Consider yourself on notice, winter. I’m not backing down from the challenge this year. And if you push me, I might just spring for the showshoes and cross country skis, too.