An account + photos of how I pulled off a challenge to defy turning 40 by climbing and skiing 40,000ft in less than 40 days during the epic snow year of 2016-17:

https://www.facebook.com/notes/george-peridas/how-to-cope-with-turning-40/10154672149306856/

Disaster Strikes - Lassen Peak from the NW - Mt. Tallac/Janine’s Peak/Kalmia Bowls - Jack’s Peak - Hourglass Couloir on Mt. Dade - June Lake - Lassen & Eagle Peaks from the SW - Peak 8,662 - Shastina N Face - Mt. Shasta (Left of Heart, Avalanche Gulch) - Epilogue - Lessons - Thank yous