MacLehose Trailwalk

MacLehose Trailwalk

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...
Mt. Whitney Mountaineer’s Route

Mt. Whitney Mountaineer’s Route

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,...
Everest 2013 and Other Matters

Everest 2013 and Other Matters

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...
Sizzle Reel

Sizzle Reel

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...
Everest Programs

Everest Programs

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...
Summit Night

Summit Night

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...