Jun 15, 2014 | Mountaineering, Uncategorized |
Dear Family & Friends: The North Col headwall and the traverse along the Northeast Ridge are two of the most challenging sections in a North side climb of Mt. Everest. The Northeast Ridge is particularly difficult because of altitude (over 28,000 feet), fatigue,...
May 7, 2014 | Mountaineering, Uncategorized |
May 7, 2014 Click here to listen to new audio report
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...
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...
Mar 26, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Subject: Update on Sharon Costa Mesa, California March 26, 2013 Unfortunately, we are canceling our river cruise in May. Sharon’s foot is in a cast, which will be on for another two weeks. Then, there will be a foot boot and a lengthy recuperation period. These...
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...
