Jun 22, 2014 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, Ca. June 23, 2014 Dear Family & Friends: In this post, I am sharing with you a 36-minute movie of my climb of Mt. Everest in 2014. I hope you enjoy this movie. If you are interested in seeing dramatic videos showing the South side route in Nepal and...
Jun 16, 2014 | Mountaineering |
Dear Family & Friends: This final set of photos shows (i) the Expedition Permit for the South side climb of Mt. Everest this year, (ii) the list of climbers and Sherpas for the North side climb, (iii) my Summit Certificate for the North side climb, (iv) a fabulous...
Jun 15, 2014 | Mountaineering |
Dear Family & Friends: As I huddled in my tent with my Sherpas on May 24, the snow fell and the wind howled outside. I was sure Camp 3 was going to be my high point for 2014. At 9:30 pm, the Chinese team and my two Indian teammates decided to make a move up in the...
Jun 15, 2014 | Mountaineering, Uncategorized |
Dear Family & Friends: The North Col headwall and the traverse along the Northeast Ridge are two of the most challenging sections in a North side climb of Mt. Everest. The Northeast Ridge is particularly difficult because of altitude (over 28,000 feet), fatigue,...
Jun 13, 2014 | Mountaineering |
Dear Family & Friends: Here are some summit photos and photos of the Camps on the North side: More photos to come. Bill...
