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The following year, along with two companions, I went to Alaska and did the first alpine style ascent of the French Ridge on Mount Huntington. For many years South America became my summer destination and I climbed in the Cordillera Blanca, the Huayhuash, on the volcanoes of Ecuador, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina.  In 1990 I went Asia for the first time and made an unsuccessful attempt on the North West Ridge of Rakaposhi. In 1993 I was back in Pakistan and climbed the south side of Gasherbrum II. In 1995 I tried the North Ridge of Everest and made it to the Second Step where high winds and extreme cold forced me to give up. In 1997 I was back in the Karakoram and came within 80 meters of the summit of Broad Peak. In 1999 I climbed Khan Tengri in the Tien Shan. In 2000, I returned to South America and made an unsuccessful attempt on Nevado Ausangate in southern Peru.

In addition to these peaks that were 6000 meters and higher, I have climbed in many areas of the continental United States and Canada as well as in Africa. I enjoy the adventure of discovering new areas of the world and experiencing new cultures.