Kilimanjaro- Ephi calls in from camp.
It sounds like everyone is doing great as they make their way up the mountain towards the summit of Africa. recording
Kilimanjaro- call from camp 1
It is confirmed! The snows of Kilimanjaro are still there! It sounds like the team is eating well and finding some snow. recording
Kilimanjaro- first call from the Gildor Expedition!
Bill called in from the first day on the trail, headed up Kilimanjaro! recording
Carstensz Pyramid- Never a Dull Moment…
Our team arrived in Bali to learn that the helicopter we had chartered months ago for their flight into Base Camp in Mount Vinson needs to have some service done to it. This is a routine maintenance, required at certain hourly intervals, that had been planned for mid-month, but was moved ahead due to increased…
Kilimanjaro Gildor Expedition
We’re on the way to Africa for a climb of Kilimajaro! This is a special expedition as it will be the final of the 7 Summits for our friend Ephi Gildor, and his son Omri will be joining him on this trip. I don’t want to take anything for granted, but Ephi saved the easiest…
The team met in Bali and is already off for Papua
Kevin called from Bali as the team was gathering and getting ready to head for the airport. Everybody made it to Bali with all of their equipment and without any delay they are off to Papua. They are catching an early morning flight to begin their journey. It was a quick stay in Bali, but…
Another Mountain Trip Team Is Venturing To Carstensz Pyramid
Welcome to the dispatches from the Mountain Trip March 2012 Carstensz Pyramid Expedition! We’ll be posting updates here to allow friends, family, and armchair adventurers to follow this expedition to climb the highest peak on the continent that includes Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. There is some argument here, which is why I mention…
Aconcagua Team – Recap from Jacob
Hello Everyone and thank you for following the Mountain Trip Aconcagua expedition. Looking back on this expedition, as I write this enjoying a cold beer next to the pool in the very warm and lovely Mendoza, I can’t help but smile. We had a great trip, in that we had a strong and experienced team…
Aconcagua Team down to base camp
Jacob called this afternoon from the Plaza de Mulas base camp after descending this morning from high camp. The descent is almost 6000 ft down the giant hill of scree (loose gravel/rock) that is the “Normal Route” on Aconcagua. Tomorrow they’ll get up early one last time to begin the hike out the Horcones Valley…
Back down to high camp
They are back to the comfort of their tents at high camp after a wonderful windy summit day. They’ll eat some dinner, drink lots of water and hot drinks to replenish themselves after a 12+ hour day, and get a good night sleep. Tomorrow they’ll descend to the luxuries of the Plaza de Mulas base…