Today was my first hike in the 2012 American Lung Association Climb For Clean Air program. I am both a hike leader and a fundraiser/participant. I’m raising $3,700 (or more) as part of my climb of 14,410-foot Mount Rainier in July. As an Asthmatic, supporting the Lung Association is very important to me.
Working on the site…yet again!
Yes, the long struggle to maintain my website has moved into 2012. All it took was some minor surgery to keep me home and some fresh updates from WordPress. Easy huh? Yeah, not so much. However, I think I have my webmaster/blogger schwerve going again, so here’s to hoping I keep the wave going. Happy 2012, friends and family!
Amadeus
He is one of our beautiful Bengal cats. 
Empire State Lightning Strike
A huge lightning bolt strikes behind the Empire State Building, as seen from our 22nd Floor hotel room in New York City. October 11, 2010.
Mount Jefferson Climb 2010 – Cascades
Looking north from Mount Jefferson’s summit to (L-R) 14,410-ft Mount Rainier, 11,239-ft Mount Hood and 12,276-ft Mount Adams. Lionshead, a lesser volcano in the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, is in the foreground. July 13, 2010.
Mount Jefferson Climb 2010 – Summit!!
On the summit of 10,497-foot Mount Jefferson, about 70 miles south-southeast of Salem, Oregon. Matt, Rodney and Owen celebrated their achievement on the tiny summit without anyone else around. What a day! July 13, 2010.
Mount Jefferson Climb 2010 – North Pinnacle
Setting the route on the East side of the North Pinnacle. This was low 5th Class climbing, as the normal 4th Class route was not a safe option. July 13, 2010.
Mount Jefferson Climb 2010 – Nearing the Summit
TMG Guide Rodney Sofich explores options for a route to the summit of the North Pinnacle of Mount Jefferson. The North Ridge, Lionshead and Mount Hood provide the backdrop. July 13, 2010.
Mount Jefferson Climb 2010 – Shadow
The shadow of Mount Jefferson projects on the clouds and land below, as seen from the West Face traverse at 6:09 AM. July 13, 2010.
Mount Jefferson Climb 2010 – The Red Saddle
Rodney Sofich of Timberline Mountain Guides admires the South Pinnacle of Mount Jefferson from 10,100 feet on the Red Saddle. We would then traverse to the West and summit the mountain via the North Pinnacle. July 13, 2010.
Broken Top Climb 2010 – Crater & Mt Bachelor
Looking at the South Peak of Broken Top with 9,065-foot Mount Bachelor in the distance. Broken Top gets its name from its multiple peaks and “broken” look. The volcano exploded like Mount Saint Helens thousands of years ago and is now extinct and crumbling. July 4, 2010.
Broken Top Climb 2010 – Matt on Summit
A self-portrait of Matt on the summit of 9,175-foot Broken Top, with the Three Sisters in the distance. The three 10,000+ foot mountains are within 4-8 miles away. July 4, 2010.
Broken Top Climb 2010 – NW Ridge
Looking up the Northwest Ridge of 9,175-foot Broken Top from the saddle of its NW Ridge, near 7,800 feet. July 4, 2010.
Broken Top Climb 2010 – Sunrise on NW Ridge
Sunrise over Bend, Oregon, as seen from the Northwest Ridge of 9,175-foot Broken Top. This volcano is part of the Three Sisters Wilderness in Central Oregon. July 4, 2010.
Mount Hood Climb 2010 – Old Chute
Climbing up the 40-degree Old Chute couloir on the way to Mount Hood’s summit. The chute is about 7 feet wide, with gorgeous rime ice covering the surrounding rocks. Popcorn clouds backlit by the early morning sun lead the way. Climbing solo, I navigated this section with two ice tools in my hands and crampons on my feet. June 14, 2010.
Mount Hood Climb 2010 – Shadow
The early morning sun projects a massive shadow of Mount Hood on the surrounding land and clouds, as seen from about 10,000 feet. June 14, 2010.
Mount Hood, Oregon
Clouds roil around 11,239-foot Mount Hood on April 24, 2010. This is the view from a ridge near 5,000 feet on the Tilly Jane trail.
I’m finally working on it!
Thanks for stopping by matthewweaver.com. I am finally working on updating the site. Come back soon for photos of my travels and adventures!