Everest 2016: A Changing Mountain – Part 3
Some people are questioning the wisdom of climbing Everest from Nepal. Is the North safer? Is this another change in climbing Everest that
Year: 2016
Everest 2016: Who’s Climbing This Year?
Most Everest climbers are finishing their training, wrapping up last minute gear s and preparing their loved ones for that send-off at
Everest 2016: A Changing Mountain – Part 2
“How can I get on a team to climb Everest?” This is the second most asked question on my blog other than “How
Everest 2016: General Updates
We are now about a month out for climbers to arrive in Nepal to begin Everest 2016 so these are some general updates. Icefall
Nanga Parbat 1st winter Summit
SUMMMMITTTTT!!! It “only” took 31 attempts over 27 years but the first winter ascent of the world’s ninth highest peak, Nanga Parbat,
Everest 2016: Interview with an Everest Weather Expert
As regular followers of Everest climbs know, the weather is the make/break factor for all expeditions. And the forecasts are critical for
Everest 2016: A Changing Mountain – Part 1
The Everest 2016 season is now only six weeks away and it looks to be a critical year in terms of commercial guiding. This
Talking K2, Everest and Alzheimer’s with a Memory Champion
When Memory Champion, Nelson Dellis, asked me to do an interview for his YouTube Channel, I immediately said yes. I’ve known Nelson for
Everest 2016: Expedition Communication Gear – Updated June 2018
Updated June 2018 As the Everest 2016 season approaches, many climbers are researching how to stay in touch with loved ones back home.
Everest 2016: Welcome to Everest 2016 Coverage
Welcome to the kick-off for my Everest 2016 coverage! This will be my 14th season of all-things Everest: 9 times providing coverage, another