The Desert, Fall Tour Kicks off in Crested Butte in August
Dear readers, reviewers, promoters, podcasters, reporters, editors, bloggers, and anyone else interested in climbing and the great outdoors, Once up…
The Long Road to The Desert
Sometimes you have to step back and take a look at it all. Near the beginning of this decade, I moved to Durango with a dollar and a dream. The economy…
The Desert, is now officially released (with Spring Book Tour)
“I’m not saying I’m going to rule the world, or I’m going to change the world, but I guarantee you that I will spark the brain that will change the wor…
Hickenlooper Kool-Aid Part 2 / La Vida Mexico
I would never lie to you, dear reader, but I might try some satire now and again. That’s exactly what I was doing for my column last month when I wrote…
Drinking The Hickenlooper Kool-Aid
In my last “La Vida” column for the Telegraph, I wrote about how I was going to start writing less about politics. Then I thought about it some more – …
Last Thoughts on Adam Lawton
Note: Today marks seven years since my dear friend Adam M. Lawton left this world. His presence is still felt, and he continues to inspire. This piece …
Climbing ‘Over The Hill’ at 40
When I was a kid, the only thing I’d really heard about turning 40 was that it was called “over the hill.” I also know that it sounded old, but when yo…
My new book: The Desert, Kickstarter is Launched
The Desert, Luke Mehall's fifth and final book in his "dirtbag climber series" begins a Kickstarter campaign today to fund the book. The Desert is a…
More Nerdy: Climbers or Bikers?
“Who are more nerdy: climbers or mountain bikers?” I asked my girlfriend, Amber. “Climbers,” she said. “Definitely.” Dammit, I replied internally. …
Driving That Train (An Open Letter to Uncle Sam)
Dear America, Since you just had a birthday, I thought I’d write. Sorry I’m late, but I hope you’ll forgive me. I’m writing from Durango, Colo., …