More California Gold in Sonoma

More California Gold in Sonoma

Sonoma, California March 14, 2013 Yesterday I planned to have lunch with a mountaineering friend who lives with his family in Santa Rosa. I arrived at the MayaCama Country Club at 11:10 am.  As I was entering this beautiful compound in the foothills of Santa Rosa, the...
California Gold

California Gold

St. Helena, California March 12, 2013 The late Huell Howser was a popular television personality who had a series called “California Gold.” He featured interesting venues in California and always closed his show with the song “California Here I...
Great Views and Great Weather

Great Views and Great Weather

St. Helena, California March 11, 2013 You don’t have to travel far in California to enjoy some of the most beautiful vistas on planet earth. The Pacific Ocean and Redwood Forests are great examples. The trip South from Mendocino proceeds along the rugged shores...
California Wine Country

California Wine Country

Mendocino, California March 10, 2013 Yesterday, I rode from Coos Bay, Oregon to Garbersville, California. A pleasant ride in good weather. The day didn’t start so well. In the morning, at the hotel in Coos Bay, I put my bike in neutral and started the engine for...
On The Coast

On The Coast

Coos Bay, Oregon March 8, 2013 The ride from Salem to Coos Bay was really fun, especially the traverse from Eugene to the coast. The morning ride to Eugene was free of rain, but was very cold. The traverse from Eugene to Coos Bay proceeds over the mountains to Highway...
Resting in Salem

Resting in Salem

Salem, Oregon March 7, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: I had a slight break in the weather, so I bolted from Seattle in mid-morning. The ride South on Highway 5 was bearable most of the way. I turned West on Highway 12, hoping to make it to Highway 101 so I could ride...
Arrival  in Seattle

Arrival in Seattle

Seattle, Washington March 6, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: I arrived in Seattle this morning in a driving rain. I took a cab to Liberty Sidecars to pick up my bike & sidecar. The sidecar is stunningly beautiful. I love it, and I know Ollie will love it. Pete...
Ollie’s Sidecar

Ollie’s Sidecar

Costa Mesa, Ca. March 6, 2013 Dear Family & Friends: In September of last year, I rode my Harley Davidson motorcycle to Seattle to have a sidecar constructed so I can take my 12-year old disabled grandson, Oliver, on road trips. Construction of the sidecar is...
My New Website

My New Website

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...
Upcoming Programs

Upcoming Programs

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...