Dear Santa
Dear Santa, I know these are tough economic times with unemployment nearing 10%, Wall Street bonuses less than $5 million (each) this […]
Year: 2009
No Fall 2009 Everest Summits
Fall is a difficult time to climb Everest. This year there were only two teams – one on each side. Both gave it their all and both have now left the mountain without a summit attempt. Heavy snowfall and high winds were the primary issues.
The "Other" Himalaya Climbs
When people think of climbing in the Himalaya, almost everyone thinks of Mt. Everest. But the post-monsoon period of Fall is difficult on Everest with higher winds, more snow plus ever-shorter and colder days so many commercial companies turn to the slightly lower and logistically easier Cho Oyu, Manaslu and Shishapangma as their primary Fall 8000m expeditions.
Tracking Expeditions
Keeping up with friends and family on a far-away mountain expedition has always been challenging. Some teams post dispatches every few days […]
Andrew Lock Gets His 14th 8000m
Australian, Andrew Lock, along with his climbing partner Neil Ward, reported today they have topped out on the true summit of the world’s 14th highest mountain, Shishapangma in Tibet. This now puts Andrew in the exclusive club of only 15 climbers to have climbed the 14th highest mountains – all above 8,000 meters. He did all 14 without supplemental oxygen. He started in 1991 with Everest his first 8000m attempt.
Follow Your Dreams
Setting hard goals and working towards them often defines part of human existence. Two of my friends did just that this week. […]
Cho Oyu Summits
Looks like Cho Oyu is being nice this season with over 30 climbers already on the summit and down safely. IMG reports their team put 7 climbers and 5 Sherpa on top yesterday and Jagged Globe has 12 members on top with Sherpa support. Also a Maltese team had 3 summits. I am especially proud for my friend, Jim Davidson, with this being his first 8000m climb. You can read the details on Jim’s blog.
More summits are expected from Adventure Consultants, Alpine Ascents, Amical, Mountain Madness and Summit Climb over the next few days. The weather looks good through the 27th.
A Special 14er Climb
I will be climbing an old friend this week – Mt. Belford and the neighbor, check Mt. Oxford. They are in the […]
Another New Clothing Line for Climbers
In an already crowded market, mind Hanesbrand today introduced a new line of high performance clothing for climbers. It will be showcased […]
Turning Back From a Summit
I just returned from a 4 day climb of three 14ers in the Sangre de Cristo range in southern Colorado. I summited […]