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...
Aug 14, 2013 | Mountaineering |
Sent from my iPadAshford, Washington August 14, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: We arrived yesterday at the International Mountain Guides facility in Ashford. The photo below shows our 5 star hotel. We had dinner at the Copper Creek Inn in Ashford. I had...
Aug 13, 2013 | Mountaineering |
August 13, 2013 Mt. Vernon, Washington Dear Family & Friends: We summitted Mt. Baker yesterday. What a day! Mt. Baker is 10,785 feet and is guarded by hundreds of crevasses. The crevasses I saw rival those on Mt. Everest. We moved up to Mt Baker high camp on...
Aug 11, 2013 | Mountaineering |
Seattle, Washington August 11, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: I am here in Seattle with my friend, Stuart Smith, and his niece, Noelle. We will be climbing Mt. Baker and Mt. Rainier. Stuart is an accomplished mountaineer who has completed the “Grand Slam” of...
Jul 30, 2013 | Mountaineering |
Subject: the MacLehose Trailwalk Costa Mesa, California July 30, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: A friend recently reminded me of a mountain race I entered in 1999. I prepared a report concerning the race for my family just after completing the race. Since this was...
Jul 11, 2013 | Mountaineering |
July 11, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: Mt. Whitney (14,505 feet) is the highest mountain in the continental United States. It is also one of my favorite mountains in the world. I train on Mt. Whitney and have climbed it 16 times. There are many routes up Whitney,...
Apr 27, 2013 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California April 27, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: I have had some inquiries about the current Everest season, which kicked off in April and runs until early June when the monsoon season closes down the mountain. After the cancellation of the European...
Oct 24, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California October 26, 2012 Dear Family & Friends: Attached is what in movie parlance is called a “Sizzle Reel.” This 9-minute video is used by the production company to draw media interest in the upcoming film. Action, drama, adventure, danger, and...
Oct 8, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, Ca. October 8, 2012 I have received several inquiries about upcoming Everest programs where I will be talking about the mountain, my previous climbs and the upcoming documentary film: “8 Summits: The Bill Burke Story.” Here is a list: October...
Jun 24, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California June 23, 2012 Summit Night Dear Family & Friends: I have posted on my website a 32-minute photo/video presentation of my expedition to Mt. Everest this year. There is some great footage of both the South and North sides of Everest, including...
