Noun: a deep open crack, especially one in a glacier. Synonyms: chasm, abyss, fissure, cleft, crack, split, breach, rift, hole, cavity “Loose rocks fell into the crevasse” I received a message from a friend, one whom I consider a role model for the veteran based community. He is an ambassador to those of us who have been injured serving Our Great Country. Many of you who will read this know or know of this individual: Nick Colgin. Now without stroking his ego any more than what's necessary, I'm going to get to why I'm actually writing. The message: "Homey, no BS. Would you be down for a July 4th Rainier summit this year? Let me know ...

When I was told that we could bring our fly poles along with us, I was hesitant at first. I was thinking that this trip was to just climb, but then I started thinking to myself that this was more then just a climb. No Barriers is about breaking down walls to moving to the next chapter in life. To have the No Barriers mindset. I quickly realized that as hard as you push to move forward you have to wait. You have to be patient. For me, its casting a line and hoping for a bite…only then you can move forward. So, needless to say I was more than happy to bring my pole! And boy am I glad I did. We camped next to Wallace Creek one night and I had the ...