George Cedric Bieker3 minMe, Myself and IMy name is George Bieker. I'm a climber, a guide, a coach, and a co-founder at Summation Athletics. Stated simply, climbing is my life. I...
George Cedric Bieker1 minThe WayAll at once I found myself on the banks of a mountain stream. A vision, a clarity of mind that had rarely been seen before. The ripples, the
George Cedric Bieker3 minCastawaysThere are many words that I could use to reference what I mean, to attempt a translation of experience or to convey the stillness in a momen
George Cedric Bieker2 min17,075'There's something about the presence of mind that is created in the pursuit of mountains, that for better or worse, spills over into all
George Cedric Bieker4 minHome.I wake to a vibrant red horizon. A moment in space and in time when all the earth seems suspended. Suspended between darkness and light, bet
George Cedric Bieker7 minNew Year, New You.Many people around this time of year, myself included, will no doubt make a plethora of New Year's resolutions. The narcissist within al
George Cedric Bieker4 minWhy I Climb"I can't explain the gravitas of mountains any more than the whys of passion or the effortlessness of falling in love. I just find
George Cedric Bieker1 minWelcome to the AlpineThere is something about the Alpine that makes me feel at home. The freedom of movement, the necessity of awareness, the sunsets and sunr...
George Cedric Bieker3 minThe Journey AheadThere aren't many times in life when you recognize a true crossroads. When the perception of future paths are so clearly defined and so p...
George Cedric Bieker1 minThe MountainThere they wait solemn and quiet until in the comfort of our homes, or the caring touch of a woman's skin they start to whisper...The al
George Cedric Bieker2 minThe SeasonWe have waited for what seems like an eternity for this. We have dreamed of certain climbs, certain movements, certain grades. We have dream
George Cedric Bieker9 minCommitment: A Journey in Red RocksLike any good climbing trip, it started with a hangover. We woke to blurry eyes and snowflakes, a stark contrast to the desert sky to come.
George Cedric Bieker10 minAlpine Desert: The Story of AfricaIts 2:55 A.M. I’ve been traveling for 21 hours and it’s hot. I’m standing in front of a glass panel like that of a bank teller or county fai
George Cedric Bieker1 minEnlightenmentThis is my last night at Barafu Hut. At 15,100 feet there is something awe inspiring about this place. That there is no life here. That t...
George Cedric Bieker1 minSummitBarafu Camp, 15,100 ft. As the sun sets on Mawenzi we prepare ourselves for our full moon summit attempt. That night we would encounter l...
George Cedric Bieker6 minNumb: Keiner's Route on Long's PeakIt's 02:30 and I wake. 6 hours of sleep last night. It will have to do. Today is my first attempt at a real alpine climb. Breakfast. Its ...
George Cedric Bieker4 minTo Dawn.Gray's and Torrey's Base Camp: Today was my first monologue with death. The first time where I felt there was a legitimate chance I could...