I'm only sure we're related because I've seen him drink a beer.
My cousin Sam is right out of a Discovery Channel special. He just finished climbing the highest peak in North America and sometime next year he'll go after the one in South America. Oh, and in between, he's part of a group riding bikes 16,000 miles raising money to build schools in Nicaragua. Here's a link, read about his climb and their project. Also, please make a donation.
Most of my family considers getting up for a cocktail "one rep." We're not the most exerting group of people*. But this guy is trying to make up for generations of Skrockes who were more comfortable in a bar stool than a sweat. I've tried to make contact with him. If they come thru the Bay Area, I'll take him out for a fine meal and drinks- to remind him that all this healthy stuff just isn't natural.
*By the way, I got the email about his climbing Mt. Denali after his Dad read the now very embarassing post about my struggle to walk up the Pinnacles.
Go in Peace
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