(Philosophy Professor, Writer, Pilgrim) I spend most of my time on the blurred line between a literal and figurative lifestyle, all-the-while allowing one to unmistakably influence the other. We tend to see farther while standing on mountains in addition to standing on the shoulders of giants.

“On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a higher point today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

Common Climber Articles

• The 5.10 Commandments (By Carrot) -  ​Struggling with the COVID quarantine and the muscle loss that comes with it, Carrot creates the 5.10 Commandments for post-quarantine climbing. 

Carrot is one of the creators of and bloggers for theDIHEDRAL: A team of writers, artists, scholars, and professionals, who share an endearing devotion to “the outdoors”. We started our Web-Site and Podcast in an attempt to share a warmth and predilection for mother nature and the possibilities she presents to us all. Our mutual interests in rock climbing, hiking, writing, and exploring brought us to theDIHEDRAL, and we hope you find our eccentric little “corner” of the community just as inviting as we do.