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Mt. Everest (8850m/29,035′) and Lhotse (8516m/27,939′) the first and fourth highest mountains in the world with the Tenzing Norgay monument…
Kurt Wedberg and Fred Simmons on the deck of the Everest View Hotel above Namche Bazaar. The peak to the…
Fred and Kurt greeted upon arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kurt Wedberg and good friend of SMI Fred Simmons have embarked…
After a successful climb of Kilimanjaro the team said goodbye to Caleb, John, and April. Caleb and John began their…
February 23, 2012 6:15am. Summit photo on Kilimanjaro. Team members from left to right: Rogati Lucas, Caleb Fiske, Rhonda Bellavia,…
Cotopaxi (5897m/19,348′) is the 2nd highest active volcano in the world. After a great climb of Illiniza Norte our team…
From left to right: April Mayhew, Gary Maxwell, Kelly Tucker, Kurt Wedberg, and Jairo Marin pause for a photo on…
Orizaba team summit photo at 9:30am on 11-11-11. From left to right: Rick Piette, April Mayhew, Mickey Jojola, Lloyd Charton,…
The Lost Arrow Spire is the needle protruding out of the face to the right of Yosemite Falls. This is…
The team on the summit of Middle Palisade Peak On August 12 guides April Mayhew and Kurt Wedberg met two…
On August 8-10 our good friend of SMI Ed Saenz visited us for his long anticipated completion of the California…
Jansport founder Skip Yowell speaking at his retirement party. 44 years ago Skip Yowell helped found one of the iconic…
Beautiful Mt. Whitney at sunrise flanked by Keeler Needle and Day Needle to the left. This is an attempt on…
Kurt and Ben at Whitney Portal ready to begin their climb. This is a 2-day climb of Mt. Whitney’s Mountaineer’s…
Mt. Gilbert with the Engram Couloir This is a climb of Mt. Gilbert’s Engram Couloir as told by Kurt Wedberg.…
Summit photo from Mt. Williamson (14,375’/4382m) on July 3, 2011. From left to right: Kurt Wedberg, Ralph Buoncristiani, Greg Lukenbill,…
Steve and Sarah helped distribute dollies at the Kilimanjaro Orphanage. As has become customary on our Africa trips we pay…
6:45 AM June 19, 2011 – On the summit of Kilimanjaro. This is a summary of our recently completed Kilimanjaro…
After a highly successful and emotional climb of Kilimanjaro the team then ventured off on a game viewing safari. We…
Our Kilimanjaro team got down from the mountain and had a great celebration dinner in Moshi on June 20. The…
On June 19 our entire team reached the summit of Kilimanjaro (19,340’/5895m) at 6:45am led by SMI guides Karsten Delap,…
Kilimanjaro (19,340’/5895m) from farming fields outside of Moshi, Tanzania. We are always excited to return to Africa. Team members have…
SMI guides Rick Poedtke and Kurt Wedberg met Greg Lukenbill, Chad Buelow, and John Walsh for a climb of the…
Summit photo on Mt. Whitney May 30, 2011 While guides April Mayhew and Kurt Wedberg were on Mt. Rainier, SMI…
Mt. Rainier from the Muir Snowfield. This is a summary of a climb of Mt. Rainier by SMI guides April…
From left to right: Gary Talcott, Matt McDonough, Tom Hargis, Dan Corn, Bill Simon, Finn Wentworth, Kurt Wedberg, and Drew…
The entire team is safely off the mountain having all flown off of the SE Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier…
We received a satellite phone call from Kurt updating us on the team’s progress on Mt. McKinley. Here’s the “quick…
Following a successful and very emotional climb of Kilimanjaro SMI guides April Mayhew and Kurt Wedberg traveled to the country…
Dollies sewn by Cindy Simon and friends ready to be sent to kids overseas. After a very successful and emotional…
Kilimanjaro June 21-27, 2010, Day 3
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
After a memorable day touring St. Petersburg yesterday the team is ready to leave today for the Baksan Valley. We…
Mt Elbrus June 23
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!!
Each year SMI founder Kurt Wedberg gives a series of informational clinics about climbing Mt. Whitney hosted by Adventure 16…