Feb 2, 2014 | Mountaineering |
February 4, 2014 Dear Family & Friends: If you will be following my North side climb of Mt. Everest this year, you need to watch this 4-minute video, which graphically shows the climbing route. This will give you a great mental picture of where I am when I file...
Jan 28, 2014 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, Ca. January 29, 2014 Dear Family & Friends: I have decided to return to Mt. Everest in 2014 to complete what I started some years ago–a summit from the North side in Tibet. I believe my prospects are good because I will focus all my effort and...
Dec 31, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Costa Mesa, Ca. December 31, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: During the darkest days of World War II, King George VI came to the microphone of the BBC to deliver the annual Christmas message to the British Commonwealth. He spoke these eloquent and immortal words: I...
Aug 22, 2013 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California August 23, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: Before I traveled to Washington to climb Mt. Baker and Mt. Rainier, my wife and I took two of our children and their families to Bass Lake for a week of water sports. Don’t worry, I’m not going to show...
Aug 17, 2013 | Mountaineering |
Tacoma, Washington August 17, 2013 Dear Family & Friends Despite dire weather reports (40-60 mph winds on the summit), we summitted Mt. Rainier yesterday in bluebird weather. We moved up the Muir Snowfield to Camp Muir on August 14. The Ranger allowed us to sleep...
