The Poles

The Poles

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...
My Annual New Year Message

My Annual New Year Message

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...
Update on Sharon

Update on Sharon

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...
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...