by Jim Davidson | Mar 27, 2015 | Everest 2015, Resilience, Speaking of Adventure, Test, Training, Uncategorized
Over the last year, as my expedition to Nepal drew ever closer, people at my presentations frequently asked: So, how do you climb Everest? While some wanted details about the route, gear and techniques, most people were asking a bigger, more important question: How...
by Jim Davidson | Jan 22, 2015 | Everest 2015, Partnership, Resilience, Training, Uncategorized
I just returned from co-leading a climbing expedition to Mexico’s high volcanoes. Rime ice and resilience taught us much that we can apply to our next climbs, and to life. Here are some crucial lessons and photos from our expedition. Rime Ice on Ixta After a...
by Jim Davidson | Dec 31, 2014 | Everest 2015, Lessons, Partnership, Training, Uncategorized
Leadership and learning opportunities are created by involved parents, dedicated teachers, and skilled bosses. My first lucky break in leadership and learning came from working with my father and my uncles in the family painting business. They taught me to hustle, to...
by Jim Davidson | Dec 23, 2014 | Everest 2015, Lessons, Training, Uncategorized
I am fortunate to be able to climb big, beautiful mountains. After recently summiting Mount Kilimanjaro I am now twice as lucky because I got to accompany my 20-year old daughter, Jess, on her first high-altitude ascent. We discovered a treasure trove of experiences...
by Jim Davidson | Dec 17, 2014 | Everest 2015, Partnership, Resilience, Training, Uncategorized
I recently got the chance to summit Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 feet) in Tanzania with my daughter, Jess. Over six days, as we worked our way up the mountain, I noticed how the snows of Kilimanjaro (the ones made famous by Ernest Hemingway) looked different as...
by Jim Davidson | Dec 9, 2014 | Everest 2015, Training, Uncategorized
Life at high altitude consists of discomfort. With all adventure travel, discomfort comes in familiar forms, like: Achy bones from sleeping on the ground Upset stomach from foreign microbes in your gut Sore muscles from long hours hiking uphill. When you add in high...