Gary Neptune — On Neptune Mountaineering and a Life in Pursuit of Adventure

Gary Neptune is an unassuming but legendary climber and adventurer—among his many accomplishments are climbing Mt. Everest, Makalu, Ama Dablam, and Gasherbrum II. He also has raced in over 30 ski marathons around the world including Greenland's Artic Circle Race, the Swedish Vasaloppet, the Finlandia Hiihto, and the Norwegian and American Birkebeiners. In 1983 Gary opened the doors to Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder, Colorado, which for 30 years and counting served as an institution and gathering place for the outdoor community. Neptune sells the full range of outdoor gear, hosts frequent presentations by experts in the field, and is an outdoor museum of sorts with unique items and old equipment on display. You can stop in and say hello to Gary and his staff at 633 South Broadway in Boulder or visit www.neptunemountaineering.com. (from Switchbacktravel.com profile on Gary)