Mike Libecki is climber, explorer, athlete, and father. He has completed over 60 major expeditions and 40 first ascents, many of them solo, in some of the most remote locations in the world. He has received a long list of grants and awards for both his climbing and also his fathering - he's even won Father of the Year at his daughter's school! Mike is based near Salt Lake City, Utah where he lives with his daughter, dogs, cats, parrot, pot-belly pigs, chickens, and rabbits. Photo Credit: Andy Mann
Anything worth doing, there's compromise and sacrifice.
Gear Recommendations
Sentimental Items
"I think the most important gear that I bring on an expedition are sentimental things. Things that remind me of home, that remind me of people I care about - like they are with me....Knowing that you have your loved ones with you is very powerful."
Mountain HardwearOutDry
Traditional “waterproof” items quickly get heavy as water loads between the shell fabric and the waterproof liner. OutDry is different. OutDry is a patented construction technology that bonds a waterproof-breathable membrane directly to the shell fabric. There’s no gap to load with water so items stay light and dry. And with no extra layer of water, items breathe better and stay flexible.
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