GO BEYOND SKIN DEEP

I first came across the sea buckthorn plant when I was climbing in Tibet. Revered for its medicinal and nutritional properties, Tibetans refer to it as a "holy fruit". Known to help skin regenerate, the berries are crushed and included...

"Have you ever gotten frostbite?" That is often the first question I get when I tell folks that I climb in high places.  The answer is yes, and no, it was not on my fingers and toes, the usual suspects,...