Happy Holidays

During the holidays, I pause to give thanks to the people who have meant so much to me in my efforts to support wilderness medicine.

First and foremost, there is my family. They continue to set an example for how their father should behave and guide his efforts. Second, there are my friends. My lifelong friends, be they experts in wilderness medicine, founders and keepers of the Wilderness Medical Society, co-workers in the Emergency Department at Stanford, or my neighbors, acquaintances, and traveling companions, are precious, and I realize that these relationships are more important than any peak I could possibly climb. Third, there are you, the readers - people who are curious, engaged, interested, and fascinated by the outdoors, medicine, and the world around you.

Last but not least, thanks to all of the wonderful people at Healthline, who allow me to maintain this blog and share my thoughts with you.







To all, happy and healthy holidays. I hope that 2007 brings you great adventures. More than that, I pray for the people of this planet to respect and love one another, and begin to apply reason and compassion to bringing an end to famine, pestilence, disease, and conflict.

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photos by Paul Auerbach

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