The Skip & Chip Excellent Adventures began a dozen years ago with thirteen adventurous souls hiking up and down Mount Whitney in California, the highest peak in the lower 48 states. We never dreamed that a dozen years later we would have a 250+ person distribution list and 50-75 annual participants! As the group has grown, it is easy to see that individuals in our group have a wide variety of experience levels when it comes to backcountry activities. Skip is an expert. I was a rookie twelve years ago. Please be sure you have carefully thought about the personal risks of these adventures; Skip and I cannot be responsible for participants. By coming along, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own risk!