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We summited Mt Elbrus on July 26 at 12:20pm. More to follow soon!
Our 2010 Aconcagua expedition was another success. In spite of an unusually windy climb we were never forced to sit…
Each year SMI founder Kurt Wedberg gives a series of informational clinics about climbing Mt. Whitney hosted by Adventure 16…
The ice climbing season is in full swing in the Eastern Sierra. During the fall months as the temperature drops…
The entire team has returned home from Argentina. The last member to land home was Ben who met his family…
After freshly being back from Aconcagua it was time to check out the local Sierra snow conditions. There is no…
Kurt Wedberg and Chuck Raper made the summit on Aconcagua yesterday afternoon under clear skies and slightly windy conditions. The…
Kurt and team are at High Camp at 19,150 feet on Aconcagua in Argentina, Weather is good with a slight…
Greetings from Aconcagua, Argentina! The team arrived in Argentina with no problems, very smooth, no lost luggage, no late flights.…
Professional development is an ongoing part of being a mountain guide. Â This week I have been taking a 9-day first…
On Saturday we visited Lee Vining Canyon for the first time this season. Â With the recent cold temperatures the ice…
When in Southern California giving multimedia presentations I usually like to get outside during the daytime. One tradition has been to…
Kurt has been in Southern California this week giving multimedia presentations about our always popular trips to Africa where we…
Our calendar is set for upcoming winter programs at SMI! Check our web site for our winter offerings including: Avalanche…
Our calendar is set for upcoming winter programs at SMI! Check our web site for our winter offerings including: Avalanche courses…
After a memorable climb on Iztaccihuatl (17,158′) on Tuesday our team traveled south and east to the town of Tlachichuca…
Greetings from Puebla, Mexico. Our group reached the summit of Iztaccihuatl yesterday. The weather was clear with a slight breeze.…
November marks our annual trip to climb Mexico’s Volcanoes. Our objective will be to climb two volcanoes in this beautiful…
The U Notch Couloir, like all the gully climbs in the Sierra that don’t melt off, is hard ice during…
In the midst of the first cold snap of the fall season in the Sierra we returned to the East…
Pleasant temperatures and a forecast for thundershowers greeted us at the start of the Labor Day weekend. Mt. Russell continues to…
Benjamin Bauman had been up all of California’s 14ers except a couple in the Palisades. He wanted to finish climbing…
On August 12 it was a pleasure to climb with Betsy on my favorite 3rd class route in the Sierra.…
Andrew Lewicky from www.sierradescents.com and Eileen Bistrisky from Vancouver joined us for another memorable climb of the East Face of…
Norman Clyde Peak is named after the famous Sierra mountaineering pioneer. It is located just north of Middle Palisade Peak…
Our first climb of the East Face of Mt. Whitney in 2009 was a one day car to car ascent.…
Our guests on this trip were a group of fun loving adventurous guys from Orange County who wanted to do…
Exciting views of remote part of the Sierra and supurb route conditions greeted us on this annually scheduled SMI trip.…
We just returned from a wonderful two week trip to Russia. The group met in St. Petersburg where we took…
May 18-20, 2009 By special request we organized a late season Level 1 Avalanche Course. As springtime is well under…
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…