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bethanygarretson1986
Bethany Garretson is an Environmental Studies instructor at Paul Smith’s College in upstate New York. She’s a passionate mountain climber and writer, and her research examines the intricate relationship between nature and culture.
Colonoscopies to Cairns
There are a lot of jokes about colonoscopies. I just heard one on Jimmy Kimmel. Most of them go along […]
Six Day Baker Mountaineering Course with Alpine Ascents
August 3: Flying from Denver to Seattle, I had a row all to myself and traded my aisle seat for […]
The Unsupported 46 Thru Hike
It’s my Everest. The Unsupported 46 Thru Hike. What is it? A continuous hike of all 46 High Peaks in […]
Live Bravely
I remember the first Outside Magazine I bought. It was a rainy day and I’d just hiked Big Slide Mountain. […]
Badass Mountain Woman: Laura Tuttle
Laura is sad to see the snow melt. Just like many skiers and winter sport enthusiasts when spring arrives in […]
Badass Mountain Woman: Sarah Keyes
Sarah crutches across the cafe and gives me a one armed hug. She sits and elevates her large cast-like boot […]
Aconcagua the Long Walk Home
2/26: The hike from Camp 3 to Base Camp is warm and windless. I delayer and trek in my ninja […]
Aconcagua Rescue
2/25: Right now we’re resting in the tents and hydrating. This morning Jason, Spencer and I chopped a large bag […]
Aconcagua Base Camp to Camp 3
2/19: Today we enjoyed a relaxing rest day in Base Camp. Here’s what I did: Slept in, ate breakfast, stretched […]
