Outdoor Bunnies

Beautiful landscape in Yangshuo China

Since then, I have actively accumulated my credentials.  I became an active volunteer backpacking leader for the AMC.  In order to acquire technical skills in a systematic way to speed up the learning process, I took several NOLS courses on glacier mountaineering and rock climbing.  In May 2007, I defended my thesis and secured my PhD degree in computational linguistics and a month later I was in Alaska attempting Denali, the highest peak of North America.  Denali climb was, and still is, the most exhausting expedition I had ever endured; I also learned a valuable lesson on Denali: I had to turn around at 19,400 feet because of acute mountain sickness.  After I arrived home safely, I realized that while I like computer science, I have to do what I love.  It is like when nature calls, you just ought to act upon it.  “Like” is not enough to push me far in life; “Love” can and it brings enlightenment along the journey.  I practice a near dirtbag lifestyle to climb at various climbing destinations to build up a solid foundation and to familiarize with different type of rocks in order to become a better climber.  I work for several outdoor education organizations, including NOLS, and now I dare to call myself a competent outdoor educator and climbing instructor.

Stone Forest Yunnan

Last winter, I spent a month climbing in Yangshuo, one of the most developed rock climbing destinations in China.  The experience struck me that it was time to put forth my five-year-old baby into reality.  And these three months scouting in China will be my springboard for a well thought-out launch.

Peaceful Atmosphere in Fumin Yunnan China

My plan is to consult with every single client with what they need and what they want to accomplish and work hard towards fulfilling them.  My clients will be with me and my local friends from the very first second till the last second and they will not be thrown around between random outsourcing companies.  Every trip will be personal and completely customizable.

Alberto is developing a new route in Fumin Yunnan

I am very excited and committed to make it happen.  I am also willing to take input and suggestions from any of you to help me refine the plan.  Feedback and a different perspective always helps, and that is especially true because the following principle is what I will always apply when conducting my business - “your friend is your guide.”