Planning for summer climbs has been heating up and it looks like things are starting to settle. Wetterhorn was an initial thought but it looks like a hike into the Chicago Basin with potential attempts at Mt. Eolous, Windom Peak, and Sunlight Peak are in store. Most of the group will be attempting all three but I will probably attempt Mt. Eolus (Class 3) and Windom Peak (Class 2). I’ll post more details soon.

YouTube scouting continues. This series certainly looks less sketchy than some of the other Wetterhorn videos that I’ve posted.

My YouTube scouting of Wetterhorn Peak continues. This one has bit of a, um, pucker factor. By the way, thanks to Jeff Valliere for emailing me some background info on this climb.

If I attempt Wetterhorn this summer it will be my first class 3 climbing. It looks challenging – mentally and physically – but if training continues to go well this summer I think it’s within reach.

First, my former climbing partner Jermaine doesn’t have plans for any attempts in the near future. A new job and other issues require most of his attention. So the story of two out of shape guys getting fit and climbing mountains is now the story of one guy getting fit and climbing mountains.

Some of you will also notice that I’ve also merged a lot of my blog and social media channels. This site is still about climbing, and learning to climb, but it will also serve as my personal blog. You may see non-climbing content from time to time.

Twitter updates will continue but @TeamNSC will be phased out in favor of @johnwlittle. My tweets are not public but I approve most requests to follow – especially from fellow climbers.

Hopefully, these changes will free up some of my time and allow me to post regular updates. I definitely have more to say about training and the mountains ahead.

A nice view from Wetterhorn Peak in Colorado – possibly my next summit attempt later this summer.