Feb 22, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Costa Mesa, Ca. February 22, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: I am excited about the launch of the overhaul of my eightsummits.com website. I hope you like it. Here are some of the new features: the short video clip on my Home page my blog, now subdivided by adventure...
Jan 4, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Costa Mesa, Ca. January 4, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: Here is a list of upcoming programs in which I will feature my climbing equipment and some dramatic photos and video of my 2012 expedition on Mt. Everest, climbing from both the South and North sides of the...
Dec 28, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Costa Mesa, Ca. December 28, 2012 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: And...
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...
Aug 22, 2012 | Uncategorized |
August 22, 2012 Costa Mesa, Ca. Dear Family & Friends: Some of you have inquired about my Training Partner, Ollie. Ollie is doing well, although the episodes persist as part of his daily living. He has learned to adopt to his “new normal,” but he never...
Jul 2, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Family & Friends: Thanks to all of you, Sky Pediatric Therapy garnered the necessary 250 votes to qualify for consideration of the small business grant. Thanks so much for supporting this great therapy provider. Let’s hope they win the grant....
Jun 29, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Dear Family & Friends: I normally do not use my website to support commercial enterprises. I have decided to make an exception in this case. Sky Pediatric Therapy is seeking a $250,000 small business grant from Chase Bank/Social Living in order to expand services...
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...
Jun 3, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Yak & Yeti Hotel Kathmandu, Nepal June 3, 2012 Namaste Family & Friends: I have been stuck here in Kathmandu waiting for my bag to come down the mountain from the South side. There have been no flights from Lukla for the last few days because of weather. Lots...
