July, 2006 Photo Contest

Where Is This? This picture was taken by our climbing pal Eythan on a recent trip... think you recognize the place? Last Month's Winner All right Susannah! Washington D.C. Capitol Hill staffer and outdoor enthusiast Susannah Cernojevich had the first correct guess for the June photo: majestic Denali (Mt. McKinely) in Alaska. Taken from the air on an unusually clear day, the photo provided a great view of the well-known West Buttress climbing route and the upper reaches of the Kahiltna Glacier.

Girl Solo in Arabia

You may remember reading about our friend Carolyn McIntyre's plan to retrace the steps of Ibn Battuta - well, she's finally off and running! Check out her newly launched, fascinating website: Girl Solo in Arabia. This site is a combination travelogue/sociologue that will eventually lead to a book. Read her posting on Sousse, known as the ' Pearl of the Sahel' for a chuckle and a good little history lesson. And of course, if you're interested in learning more about joining Carolyn's trip, contact her at carolynenroute@yahoo.com.

Explore, Experience, Exhale with SFMA

When we met SFMA founder Owen Perillo for a coffee in a shop just off Santa Fe's historic downtown plaza, we immediately knew we'd discovered a gem. ...