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Kilimanjaro June 21-27, 2010, Day 3

09/09/2025

Had a wonderful day three on Kilimanjaro. We left Shira camp at 8:15 am and slowly climbed to an elevation…

Kilimanjaro June 21-27, 2010, Day 4-5

09/09/2025

Our team moved from Barranco camp Karanga camp 12,900 feet, and the weather remained beautiful yesterday during Day 4. The…

Kilimanjaro June 21-27, 2010, Day 6 Summit!

09/09/2025

At 7:00 am our time, we reached the summit of Kilimanjaro, everyone made it and all are healthy and happy.…

Kilimanjaro June 21-27, 2010

09/09/2025

We are now down at Mweka Camp at 10,100 feet and resting. What a beautiful trek to the Summit of…

Africa Wrap Up June 2010

09/09/2025

We are back from another safe and successful Africa adventure.  Congratulations to a great crew:  Mike Crafts, Brittany Szalkiewicz, Joey…

Mt. Langley July 15, 2010

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On July 15 long time friend of SMI Betsy Northam joined Kurt Wedberg on a climb of the SE Ridge…

Temple Crag’s Moon Goddess Arête, July 17-18, 2010

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Temple Crag at 12,999′, 3962m is located in the Palisades region of the Sierra.  It rises up directly south of…

Mt. Elbrus, Russia 18,510′, 5642m July 20 – 30, 2010

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Mt. Elbrus is the highest mountain in the European continent making it one of the highly sought after Seven Summits.…

Mt. Elbrus July 22, 2010

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After a memorable day touring St. Petersburg yesterday the team is ready to leave today for the Baksan Valley.  We…

Mt Elbrus June 23

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Our team arrived at Mineralnye Vody after taking a 3 hour flight south from St Petersburg.  We were greeted to…

Mt. Baldy April 14 and 17, 2010 – Conditions Are Great but It’s Melting Fast!

09/09/2025

While in Southern California giving slideshows Kurt took two climbs up Mt. Baldy. Conditions have been excellent this year. Lots…

Onion Valley Ski Tour April 18, 2010 – the Corn Factory is Alive and Well!

09/09/2025

On April 18 SMI guides Karsten Delap, Kurt Wedberg, and Chris Werner took a day to do a ski tour…

Mt Whitney April 24, 2010 – What a Difference a Day Makes!

09/09/2025

SMI has worked with Big City Mountaineers since the inception of their fundraising climbs they call Summit For Someone. Big…

Mt. Whitney April 28 – May 1, 2010 – The Mountain is Always the Boss

09/09/2025

On April 28 our second group from Summit For Someone showed up at Lone Pine for a Mt. Whitney climb…

Sierra Club Leader Training May 8, 2010

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SMI has long been a big fan and supporter of Sierra Club outings. For 10 years now we have conducted…

Mt. Sill May 14-17, 2010

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On May 14 Kurt Wedberg met Bill Simon and Dana Emberson for a climb of Mt. Sill. Clear warm sunny…

Mt. Russell’s East Ridge June 5-6, 2010

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After a rather stormy month of May in the Sierra we were blessed with warming temperatures, clear skies, and calm…

Mt. Kenya June 10-17, 2010 – Beautiful and Untamed

09/09/2025

After winding up a very busy spring season in the Sierra it was time to pack our luggage for another…

Kilimanjaro June 21-27, 2010

09/09/2025

Greetings from Moshi, Tanzania. Our team of Mike Crafts, Joe, Joey, & Brittany Szalkiewicz, and Kurt Wedberg are packed and…

Kilimanjaro June 21-27, 2010, Day 2

09/09/2025

We had a very successful and memorable day 2 today, we left from our camp at the Machame Hut and…

100% Summit Success on Kilimanjaro February 2010!!

09/09/2025

On February 7 SMI guides Kurt Wedberg and Sara Berghoff boarded a plane at LAX bound for Tanzania to lead…

Game Viewing Safari February 2010

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Each time we go to Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro we follow up the climb with a game viewing safari. This…

Sierra Winter Ice Climbing Season Finishes Off Strong

09/09/2025

The winter ice climbing season normally begins sometime in November as the temperatures consistently enough to allow ice to form…

Mountaineering Skills Seminar March 17-21, 2010

09/09/2025

On March 17 Brett Watson and Ryan Wordell joined Kurt for a private Mountaineering Skills Seminar. These seminars are designed…

Mt. Whitney Mountaineers Route March 25-28, 2010

09/09/2025

Snow conditions on Mt. Whitney have been shaping up to be some of the best we have seen in a…

Mt. Whitney Mountaineers Route April 1-4, 2010

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After close to 2 weeks of clear spring conditions the weather turned colder and stormy on the days preceding our…

Mt. Morrison April 8 – A Lesson in Persistent Weak Layers in the Snowpack

09/09/2025

Rhys Dubin is a great guy getting a lot of experience in mountaineering at a very young age. He visited…

Mt. Whitney April 10-11, 2010

09/09/2025

Winter storms continue to be a part of the Sierra spring this year. Our latest trip began under a warm…

April 12-13: Training Days After a Stormy Mt. Whitney Attempt

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After getting stormed off of Mt. Whitney the group decided to focus on training and learning some new skills. With…

Mt. Whitney Slideshows at Adventure 16 Stores April 14-16, 2010 – Another Great Series of Successful Shows!!

09/09/2025

Each year SMI founder Kurt Wedberg gives a series of informational clinics about climbing Mt. Whitney hosted by Adventure 16…

Kilimanjaro June 21-27, 2010, Day 3

09/09/2025

Had a wonderful day three on Kilimanjaro. We left Shira camp at 8:15 am and slowly climbed to an elevation…

Kilimanjaro June 21-27, 2010, Day 4-5

09/09/2025

Our team moved from Barranco camp Karanga camp 12,900 feet, and the weather remained beautiful yesterday during Day 4. The…

Kilimanjaro June 21-27, 2010, Day 6 Summit!

09/09/2025

At 7:00 am our time, we reached the summit of Kilimanjaro, everyone made it and all are healthy and happy.…

Kilimanjaro June 21-27, 2010

09/09/2025

We are now down at Mweka Camp at 10,100 feet and resting. What a beautiful trek to the Summit of…

Africa Wrap Up June 2010

09/09/2025

We are back from another safe and successful Africa adventure.  Congratulations to a great crew:  Mike Crafts, Brittany Szalkiewicz, Joey…

Mt. Langley July 15, 2010

09/09/2025

On July 15 long time friend of SMI Betsy Northam joined Kurt Wedberg on a climb of the SE Ridge…

Temple Crag’s Moon Goddess Arête, July 17-18, 2010

09/09/2025

Temple Crag at 12,999′, 3962m is located in the Palisades region of the Sierra.  It rises up directly south of…

Mt. Elbrus, Russia 18,510′, 5642m July 20 – 30, 2010

09/09/2025

Mt. Elbrus is the highest mountain in the European continent making it one of the highly sought after Seven Summits.…

Mt. Elbrus July 22, 2010

09/09/2025

After a memorable day touring St. Petersburg yesterday the team is ready to leave today for the Baksan Valley.  We…

Mt Elbrus June 23

09/09/2025

Our team arrived at Mineralnye Vody after taking a 3 hour flight south from St Petersburg.  We were greeted to…

Mt. Baldy April 14 and 17, 2010 – Conditions Are Great but It’s Melting Fast!

09/09/2025

While in Southern California giving slideshows Kurt took two climbs up Mt. Baldy. Conditions have been excellent this year. Lots…

Onion Valley Ski Tour April 18, 2010 – the Corn Factory is Alive and Well!

09/09/2025

On April 18 SMI guides Karsten Delap, Kurt Wedberg, and Chris Werner took a day to do a ski tour…

Mt Whitney April 24, 2010 – What a Difference a Day Makes!

09/09/2025

SMI has worked with Big City Mountaineers since the inception of their fundraising climbs they call Summit For Someone. Big…

Mt. Whitney April 28 – May 1, 2010 – The Mountain is Always the Boss

09/09/2025

On April 28 our second group from Summit For Someone showed up at Lone Pine for a Mt. Whitney climb…

Sierra Club Leader Training May 8, 2010

09/09/2025

SMI has long been a big fan and supporter of Sierra Club outings. For 10 years now we have conducted…

Mt. Sill May 14-17, 2010

09/09/2025

On May 14 Kurt Wedberg met Bill Simon and Dana Emberson for a climb of Mt. Sill. Clear warm sunny…

Mt. Russell’s East Ridge June 5-6, 2010

09/09/2025

After a rather stormy month of May in the Sierra we were blessed with warming temperatures, clear skies, and calm…

Mt. Kenya June 10-17, 2010 – Beautiful and Untamed

09/09/2025

After winding up a very busy spring season in the Sierra it was time to pack our luggage for another…

Kilimanjaro June 21-27, 2010

09/09/2025

Greetings from Moshi, Tanzania. Our team of Mike Crafts, Joe, Joey, & Brittany Szalkiewicz, and Kurt Wedberg are packed and…

Kilimanjaro June 21-27, 2010, Day 2

09/09/2025

We had a very successful and memorable day 2 today, we left from our camp at the Machame Hut and…

100% Summit Success on Kilimanjaro February 2010!!

09/09/2025

On February 7 SMI guides Kurt Wedberg and Sara Berghoff boarded a plane at LAX bound for Tanzania to lead…

Game Viewing Safari February 2010

09/09/2025

Each time we go to Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro we follow up the climb with a game viewing safari. This…

Sierra Winter Ice Climbing Season Finishes Off Strong

09/09/2025

The winter ice climbing season normally begins sometime in November as the temperatures consistently enough to allow ice to form…

Mountaineering Skills Seminar March 17-21, 2010

09/09/2025

On March 17 Brett Watson and Ryan Wordell joined Kurt for a private Mountaineering Skills Seminar. These seminars are designed…

Mt. Whitney Mountaineers Route March 25-28, 2010

09/09/2025

Snow conditions on Mt. Whitney have been shaping up to be some of the best we have seen in a…

Mt. Whitney Mountaineers Route April 1-4, 2010

09/09/2025

After close to 2 weeks of clear spring conditions the weather turned colder and stormy on the days preceding our…

Mt. Morrison April 8 – A Lesson in Persistent Weak Layers in the Snowpack

09/09/2025

Rhys Dubin is a great guy getting a lot of experience in mountaineering at a very young age. He visited…

Mt. Whitney April 10-11, 2010

09/09/2025

Winter storms continue to be a part of the Sierra spring this year. Our latest trip began under a warm…

April 12-13: Training Days After a Stormy Mt. Whitney Attempt

09/09/2025

After getting stormed off of Mt. Whitney the group decided to focus on training and learning some new skills. With…

Mt. Whitney Slideshows at Adventure 16 Stores April 14-16, 2010 – Another Great Series of Successful Shows!!

09/09/2025

Each year SMI founder Kurt Wedberg gives a series of informational clinics about climbing Mt. Whitney hosted by Adventure 16…