Introduction

My name is Jordan Halas, and the theme of my blog is my goal to climb Mt. Rainier this summer.  I went to Nepal for two months last August and find mountaineering to be really fun.  I want to summit Rainier at least once this summer.  I believe that I am strong enough to get to the top only if the weather cooperates.  I will write about my training, gear,  the struggles finding a partner, logistics of the climb, and of possible dates.  Being from the mojave desert in Southern California I always looked up to the surrounding Los Angeles mountains in amazement.  Growing up I thought to myself would it be possible to climb the big 10,000 foot Mt. Baldy.  I did eventually climb it when I was twenty four.  My goal for the next five years would be to climb Mt. Mckinley, graduate college, and climb Rainier at least 5 times.  My life goals include raising a family, having a career, attempting the east ridge of Annapurna in Nepal, and to buy a new car or dirt bike someday.  I think being a teacher would be a good job for me, I think its rewarding, respected as career, and with summers off hopefully i could go on vacation to a tropical island or mountain somewhere.  As of today, I enjoy school, working, having an occasional beer, slot car racing on Fridays, and getting ready for Rainier.  If anyone would like to contact me, my email is; halas_jordan_4414@yahoo.com