In 2015 I upped my game by venturing more into mountaineering and rock climbing. It started off with learning basic snow skills like self-arrest and crampon technique, followed by my first time snow camping, and another lesson on building snow anchors at Donner Peak. The month ended with my first snowshoe ascents - Rubicon Peak and Mt. Tallac. Rubicon peak: Crystal Range from the summit of Rubicon Peak. Desolation Wilderness, California. Read more...