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This is a day by day synopsis of a very memorable climb of Kilimanjaro. There are a few pictures highlighting…
The weather on Kilimanjaro is unseasonable and we just had a snow storm that left snow at the 15,000 foot…
January 11, 2011 at 22,841′ on the summit of Aconcagua Greetings from Mendoza, Argentina!! We are happy to report that…
After arriving safely in Mendoza, the team started the three day trek into base camp on December 30th. We ushered…
The team arrived in Mendoza, Argentina today after leaving on flights that originated in the United States yesterday. The flights…
After our successful climb of Aconcagua in December we have recovered and are now geared up for our second expedition…
Our first of two Aconcagua expeditions is now successfully in the books. We want to give a big congratulations to…
Greetings everybody!! We reached the summit of Aconcagua (22,841′, 6962m) on December 15, 2010. We were blessed with wonderful weather…
The Team successfully summited Aconcagua yesterday. Updates to follow
Upon arrival at camp one Dec 8 three days ago we got settled in and the next day took a…
The team made it to camp one on Tuesday Dec 8 at 16700 feet. We set up tents and settled…
The team left the Vacas valley trailhead on Dec 2 and had a beautiful 3 day hike into Aconcagua base…
This morning the team had breakfast then packed up and drove from Mendoza to the resort village of Los Penitentes…
Our first Aconcagua expedition for the 2010/2011 season is on its way! Ralph Drollinger, Fred Simmons, and Bill Simon will…
Our yearly trip to Mexico’s Volcanoes was another huge success. We climbed two volcanoes in a 10 day period, visited…
Mt. Gould is accessed through the beautiful Onion Valley trailhead above the town of Independence. It is located above Kearsarge…
The normal erratic fall weather pattern in the Sierra has continued to bring us intermittent warm weather followed by cold snaps and…
On September 24-26, 2010 Brian Corrigan and Erik Peterson joined Kurt Wedberg for a climb of a couple classic 14ers…
Demetria Gianopoulos and Tom Sakowych joined Kurt Wedberg for a climb of the NNE Face of Norman Clyde Peak. This…
Mt. Russell’s Mithral Dihedral has long been a classic test piece in the Sierra backcountry.  While most of the route…
After returning to Bishop from a successful ascent of Middle Palisade Peak Ed and Lori took a couple rest days…
Ed Saenz and Lori Nissen are great friends of SMI. Ed is a police officer with the San Francisco Police…
Mt. Russell (14,086′, 4293m) is located immediately north of Mt. Whitney. Although overshadowed by it’s much more popular the routes…
Middle Palisade Peak (14,012′, 4271m) is located along the crest of the Sierra. It is the center peak of an…
On August 5 Scott Bushman joined Kurt Wedberg for an ascent of the classic North Ridge of Mt. Conness 12,590′,…
The 2010 Mt. Elbrus team has returned to the United States safe and sound. It was a fun filled trip…
On July 23rd– 25th SMI guides Chris Werner and Sara Berghoff met the Summit for Someone team Carrie, Stacia, and Laura…
On July 20th to 22nd SMI’s Chris Werner and Sara Berghoff teamed up with Jon Dorn, Chief Editor of Backpacker Magazine, Chip…
Today we moved up onto the flanks of Mt Elbrus and will spend the next couple of days here doing…
After a successful hike yesterday the team slept well last night. Everybody has been acclimating well and showing no signs…
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. Â 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…