Apr 9, 2012 | Mountaineering
Namaste Family & Friends: This dispatch is special because it is my first dispatch using my pocket computer. The computer sends photos and text through my satellite telephone. Using this equipment, I can send photos and text to you from anywhere on the mountain....
Apr 9, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Namaste: Here are two photos showing the village of Namche Bazaar and the trek to Namache with porters carrying heavy loads. Bill
Apr 9, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Follow Bill’s progress in 3D. View the tracking map to see the journey so far and instructions on how to see Bill’s track.
Apr 6, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Kathmandu, Nepal April 6, 2012 Namaste Family & Friends: It’s hard to believe, but I am back at the Yak & Yeti in Kathmandu. It seems like I just left this place. The flight was good for Allan and I–17 hours from LAX to Bangkok and 4 hours from...
Apr 3, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Dear Family & Friends: Tonight I depart for the Big “E.” Get out your “E” ticket and fasten your seat belt. We are in for one wild ride. My next post will be from Kathmandu Bill
Apr 2, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Dear Family & Friends: Ollie and I had our best bike ride ever. Ollie, his Aunt Lori, his Uncle Jeff, and I rode from Newport Beach to Carlsbad, a 55-mile ride along the Pacific Coast. His Uncle Dan, who lives in Carlsbad, brought us Philly cheesesteak sandwiches...
Apr 1, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Dear Family & Friends: Allan Smith has created a blog for the documentary he is producing. Here is the link. http://8summitsfilm.com If you register on Allan’s website, you will get coverage of the expedition through the eyes of an award-winning filmmaker....
Mar 30, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Dear Family & Friends: I have added a new feature to my website this year. As I climb Mt. Everest from both the South and North sides of the mountain, you will be able to track my progress in 3D. Set forth below are links to 3D fly-in tours of the South side route...
Mar 26, 2012 | Mountaineering |
At every Everest presentation, I am asked to describe my physical training regime. I always answer that question by stating that physical fitness is only a small part of the formula for success in high altitude mountaineering. I believe success is linked to readiness...
Mar 24, 2012 | Mountaineering |
Dear Family & Friends: Here is biographical data related to my Sherpas for 2012. In case you are wondering, in 2010 and 2011, Ang Mingma Sherpa was in the United States and was attending to family matters, which is why you see no information on him for those...
