Costa Mesa, Ca.
October 17, 2015
Dear Family & Friends:
I leave for Nepal tonight.
The entire team is really excited about this First Ascent expedition.
I have added a link to my website titled “Burke-Khang 2015.“ The link has 3 drop-downs: “Helicopter recon,” “Where’s Bill?” and “Photos & Video.” The Helicopter recon link takes you to the video and photos from my April helicopter reconnaissance of Burke-Khang. The Where’s Bill? link allows you to track the exact location of the team during the expedition. The Photos and Video link has photos of the mountain and the team.
Check out our summit flag below.
Thanks so much for all of the love and support you have sent our way.
Bill Burke
Dear Bill,
You do all the things I wish I would have done. Congratulations. Reach the Peak!
Best wishes,
Lloyd
Safe travels Uncle Bill!
Love the flag! Can’t wait to see a photo of it at the summit! Safe travels.
Travel and hiking blessings, Bill
Wishing you travel and hiking blessings, Bill
Best of luck Bill and crew.
Good Luck Mr. Burke! I hope you have a wonderful adventure, and that everything goes well for you and your team. I look forward to seeing that great flag at the top of Burke-Khang!
God speed and safe journey to all of you.
Dear Bill,
How exciting! That is a great flag 🙂
Hope you have a safe trip to Kathmandu, and an amazing expedition, Bill. You certainly are MOST inspiring!
Wishing you all the best!
Judy
May the force of the mountain be with your team. The smiles of the people you meet will bless your trip. It all adds up to have a safe trip up and a safe trip down. Your be in my memory until you return.
Bill, I am so excited for all of you! What a wonderful opportunity. How many people ever get to climb mountain named for them! Bud has just about finished packing and I can sense his excitement level rising. You will all be in my prayers for safety first, then success.
Terri (Bud’s wife)
Safe travels, Bill. Prayers from Minnesota.
Fantastic flag, Bill. Enjoy the journey!
k;-)
You will be in our thoughts and prayers for a safe and successful trip and climb Your flag is beautiful and may it flag high with your journey. The Pearson Family
Good luck Bill. I hope you packed enough hot sauce.
Wishing you safe travels..God Bless Bill.
Bill…Really envious, but, come home safely, we need you more than that mountain does.
Love, lee
A major shout out from a CANADIAN follower….I am so excited for you… I agree, May the force of BURKE-KHANG mountain be with you and your team. Safe travels going there and coming back to the USA and your family. I will keep you & your team close, in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for giving life to many of my own dreams and motivating me to get to my huge bucket list!
Mr. Burke
I have been following you throughout your journey’s, and I will continue to do so with this one. May God be with you, and you can be one with YOUR mountain. Good luck!
Safe travels, Bill, to you and your team. You are the only person I know with a mountain named after them- and the incredible opportunity to climb it- and post that great flag!!
A million yeas ago when we were working on those work-outs, who would have thought that you would up as the “king of the mountain” someday!!!
God speed—-
MJ
Safe travels, Bill, to you and your team. You are the only person I know with a mountain named after them- and the incredible opportunity to climb it- and post that great flag!!
A million years ago when we were working on those work-outs, who would have thought that you would up as the “king of the mountain” someday!!!
God speed—-
MJ
Safe travels Mr. Burke, You are awesome, I miss you and the family,
How exciting! I’ll be following along.
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” – Vincent Van Gogh
We love following your courageous journeys. Can’t wait to see that flag at your peak!
Warmly, The Haly Family
May you be able to wave your beautiful flag high over your magnificent mountain. My prayers continue for you, your team & your family. You influence the world with your courageous endeavors. Love & Blessings, Betty
Mr. B:
Praying for your teams’ safety and successful climb. Proudly plant the Burke-Khang flag!! Look forward to your posts and pictures.
Ken
Prayers from Louisiana for you and all the team. God bless
Dear Bill:
Safe, swift journey, all the way to the top, to plant your wonderful flag.
Bill:
Best wishes for a great expedition. We pray God will keep you and your team safe and return you in good health. Looking forward to your next posting.
Wayne
Bill
May good fortune follow you and the team on the ascent and descent of Burke-Khanga. Mike
Cam, my family and myself will be cheering you on every step of the way Bill. Sending much love. — Lauren
The Dorans clan is wishing you and your team a safe journey! Looking forward to hearing about your journey and seeing a picture of the flag on the summit! This surely deserves a Sparks celebration upon your return ! Much love !!
Sparks celebration indeed!!