Apr 26, 2015 | Mountaineering |
March 25, 2015 Dear Family & Friends: I join all of you in mourning the loss of life and limb in Nepal, Tibet & India. This is just an indescribable tragedy. Your thoughts and prayers are really needed now. I was in Nepal for two weeks earlier this month to...
Oct 21, 2014 | Mountaineering |
In a normal season on Mt. Everest, there are 8-10 non-consecutive “weather-window” days during which teams can approach the summit. These weather-window days usually occur during the two-week period beginning May 17. During the rest of the early April to early June...
Aug 12, 2014 | Mountaineering, Trekking |
Costa Mesa, California August 12, 2014 Dear Family & Friends: The Triple Crown is my next adventure. The Triple Crown is a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. A thru-hike is a hike that begins at one end of...
Aug 5, 2014 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California August 6, 2014 Dear Family & Friends: I have some exciting news to share! On May 21, 2014, the government of Nepal announced the opening of 104 new peaks in the fabled Himalayan mountain range. One of those peaks is named after me. “Burke...
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...
Jun 13, 2014 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, Ca. June 12, 2014 Dear Family & Friends: I have been terribly neglectful in not writing you sooner. I arrived home on June 7 where my beloved family greeted me at the airport. I’m still suffering from jet lag, but it is worth it to be home enjoying my...
