I have permits to be the first person in the world to walk across the Grand Canyon so that's a process we'll start working on. I'd say within three to five years I'll accomplish that as well.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
For years, I have been working on crossing the Grand Canyon. Actually, there is nobody who says 'no,' but since this is a project that comes from me and not a commission, I have to find the money, plan the logistics, etcetera.
I've been on the road I think probably three years.
In a typical situation, it's going to take pretty close to a year to get your location in, get your permits, and then get open.
I think that there was a period of time - and I would reckon it was about 12 years - where I was just determined to see if I could build a career for myself.
I did three tours in Vietnam. I guess a total of about almost two years.
About once a year, I do these long-distance relays with some friends of mine, and it takes about 27 or 28 hours to complete it.
I travel and climb about eight months a year. That's pretty great training in itself. When I am home, I do a lot of bouldering, gym climbing, and specific strength training in a effort to get stronger for climbing.
We went out for six weeks a year. We first started in Mexico and we did that for so many years that we finally said we've got to explore and start going globally. And then we started going all over the world.
I think three-to-five years ahead minimum. I have a short-term plan, a five-year plan and a decade plan.
It took 35 years, but the time was well spent and I think I have established a good stake in the future.