‘What are you doing next?’
Cathy O'Dowd2020-05-23T20:36:46+02:00“What are you doing next?” I hate that question. I know why you ask. I’ve asked it myself, talking to climbers or adventurers I admire, and winced inwardly as I [...]
30 years & counting
Cathy O'Dowd2020-04-27T21:15:44+02:00We had reached the short section of fixed rope below the Lower Saddle in the Grand Tetons when the youngster caught up with us. He had a huge rucksack and [...]
From Kilimanjaro to Everest
Cathy O'Dowd2020-05-23T16:35:19+02:00Key moments in the journey of life. Looking back at the course of a lifetime, there are certain moments where, if you’d made a different choice, you’d be living [...]
The Art and Joy of Serendipity
Cathy O'Dowd2020-05-18T18:09:50+02:00Why the power of serendipity means you should focus on gaining skills and experiences, rather than achieving goals. Mountain climbing would seem to be the ultimate goal-driven activity, everything resting on [...]