Mar 23, 2014 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, Ca. March 23, 2014 Dear Family & Friends: I have added a link to my website titled “Everest 2014.” This link has two sub links–“Mt. Everest North Side Route” and “Where’s Bill”? Mt. Everest North Side Route tracks...
Mar 14, 2014 | Mountaineering |
March 14, 2014 Costa Mesa, Ca. Dear Family & Friends: I am pleased to announce that the documentary film “Eight Summits: The Bill Burke Story” is finished and ready for distribution. The film was produced by award-winning documentary filmmaker, Allan Smith,...
Feb 24, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Costa Mesa, Ca. February 24, 2014 Dear Family & Friends: My friends, Tom and Tina Sjogren, summited Mt. Everest together and then completed unsupported full degree treks to the North (590 miles) and South (702 miles) Poles. The North Pole trek is the most...
Feb 11, 2014 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, Ca. February 12, 2014 I have posted in “Bill’s Articles” a short article titled “Lessons Learned From The Mountains.” Maybe it will resonate with you or someone you know. I have also updated my Upcoming Presentations....
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...
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...
