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Had a wonderful day three on Kilimanjaro. We left Shira camp at 8:15 am and slowly climbed to an elevation…
Our team moved from Barranco camp Karanga camp 12,900 feet, and the weather remained beautiful yesterday during Day 4. The…
At 7:00 am our time, we reached the summit of Kilimanjaro, everyone made it and all are healthy and happy.…
We are now down at Mweka Camp at 10,100 feet and resting. What a beautiful trek to the Summit of…
We are back from another safe and successful Africa adventure. Congratulations to a great crew: Mike Crafts, Brittany Szalkiewicz, Joey…
On July 15 long time friend of SMI Betsy Northam joined Kurt Wedberg on a climb of the SE Ridge…
Temple Crag at 12,999′, 3962m is located in the Palisades region of the Sierra. It rises up directly south of…
Mt. Elbrus is the highest mountain in the European continent making it one of the highly sought after Seven Summits.…
After a memorable day touring St. Petersburg yesterday the team is ready to leave today for the Baksan Valley. We…
Our team arrived at Mineralnye Vody after taking a 3 hour flight south from St Petersburg. We were greeted to…
While in Southern California giving slideshows Kurt took two climbs up Mt. Baldy. Conditions have been excellent this year. Lots…
On April 18 SMI guides Karsten Delap, Kurt Wedberg, and Chris Werner took a day to do a ski tour…
SMI has worked with Big City Mountaineers since the inception of their fundraising climbs they call Summit For Someone. Big…
On April 28 our second group from Summit For Someone showed up at Lone Pine for a Mt. Whitney climb…
SMI has long been a big fan and supporter of Sierra Club outings. For 10 years now we have conducted…
On May 14 Kurt Wedberg met Bill Simon and Dana Emberson for a climb of Mt. Sill. Clear warm sunny…
After a rather stormy month of May in the Sierra we were blessed with warming temperatures, clear skies, and calm…
After winding up a very busy spring season in the Sierra it was time to pack our luggage for another…
Greetings from Moshi, Tanzania. Our team of Mike Crafts, Joe, Joey, & Brittany Szalkiewicz, and Kurt Wedberg are packed and…
We had a very successful and memorable day 2 today, we left from our camp at the Machame Hut and…
On February 7 SMI guides Kurt Wedberg and Sara Berghoff boarded a plane at LAX bound for Tanzania to lead…
Each time we go to Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro we follow up the climb with a game viewing safari. This…
The winter ice climbing season normally begins sometime in November as the temperatures consistently enough to allow ice to form…
On March 17 Brett Watson and Ryan Wordell joined Kurt for a private Mountaineering Skills Seminar. These seminars are designed…
Snow conditions on Mt. Whitney have been shaping up to be some of the best we have seen in a…
After close to 2 weeks of clear spring conditions the weather turned colder and stormy on the days preceding our…
Rhys Dubin is a great guy getting a lot of experience in mountaineering at a very young age. He visited…
Winter storms continue to be a part of the Sierra spring this year. Our latest trip began under a warm…
After getting stormed off of Mt. Whitney the group decided to focus on training and learning some new skills. With…
Each year SMI founder Kurt Wedberg gives a series of informational clinics about climbing Mt. Whitney hosted by Adventure 16…
Mt. Sill, Apex Couloir 14,153′, 4314m
March 23-25, 2009 We were treated to clear weather in the Sierra backcountry over Memorial Day weekend this year. Chuck…
SMI’s Kilimanjaro 2017 Team Arrives!
Aaaaand… SMI is off to start another adventure! This time, our strong team will be ascending Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano…
Climbing Devils Crag
A Trip Deep Into the Sierra to Climb Devils Crag #1 and Wheel Mountain Climbing Devils Crag #1 involves ascending…
SMI Mt. Whitney Climbs Raise $250,000+ for Big City Mountaineers
April 26, 2013: A beautiful day on the summit of Mt. Whitney with Team 5!! One of the highlights of…
Training For Mountaineering
Training for mountaineering is critical for safety and success What Is Mountaineering? Mountaineering is the pursuit of recreation in the…
Why Climb Mountains
SMI Founder Kurt Wedberg Shares Some Thoughts on Why He’s So Passionate About Climbing Mountains Why climb mountains? Amid all…
Rock Climbing Mt. Whitney
Rock Climbing Mt. Whitney via the Classic East Face and East Buttress Routes! Rock climbing Mt. Whitney is an opportunity…
Mt. Humphreys Northwest Ridge
Mt. Humphreys Northwest Ridge is a fun and exhilarating way to climb this classic Sierra peak. Once considered a CA…
North Ridge of Mt. Conness
Alpine Rock Climbing at Its Finest! We experienced a picture perfect day on the North Ridge of Mt. Conness to…
SMI Guides Are Back in Action!
July 6, 2020: SMI founder Kurt Wedberg experiencing the euphoria of topping out with another satisfied guest on Mt. Whitney’s famous Mountaineers Route at…
Snow Travel Courses in Full Swing
Moving as a Team to Start Day 1 of Snow Travel SchoolPhoto Courtesy of: Connie Kim We, at SMI, have…
Are You Ready for Some Backcountry Fun This Season???
Table Mountain, February 2019 It sounds great! No crowds, open picture-perfect mountain views, and beautiful deep powder lines. Make sure…
Summit Kilimanjaro MTB!
Summit Kilimanjaro MTB was a spectacular trip of a lifetime! Five intrepid mountain bikers joined SMI founder Kurt Wedberg to climb…
SMI’s Second Kilimanjaro Team 2017 Gears Up for Summit Day!
SMI’s second Kilimanjaro Team 2017 goes for the summit! They chose to summit via the Northern Circuit Route, a seldom…
SMI Kilimanjaro 2017 Reaches the Summit!
SUMMIT DAY! February 11, 2017 Today the whole team reached the Roof of Africa at 19,341 ft! We left a…
SMI Kilimanjaro 2017 Team Makes for Their Summit Bid!
SMI guide, Alex Barber reports back from their climb. They make for the summit tomorrow! February 9, 2017 Today the…
The Kilimanjaro 2017 Team Makes Headway!
The SMI Kilimanjaro 2017 Team makes more headway up to the “roof of Africa”! SMI guide Alex Barber checks in:…
SMI’s Aconcagua 2017 Team Wraps Up Their Expedition
The SMI Aconcagua 2017 Team reached their hard earned summit on Wednesday, January 18th, 2017. They were overwhelmed with their…
Aconcagua Team 2017 Establishes Camp 3!
Aconcagua Team 2017 has carried their gear up to establish Camp 3 at 19,600′ and are sleeping there, tonight. And more…
SMI’s Aconcagua 2017 Team Reaches the Summit!
In the wee hours of the morning, the Aconcagua 2017 team got an alpine start for their summit bid. Kurt…
Aconcagua Team 2017 Reaches Camp 2!
The Aconcagua 2017 team slept at Camp 1 on Wednesday and carried loads up to Camp 2 (17,700′) today! They…
Aconcagua Team Makes It to Base Camp!
“The Aconcagua team looking strong successfully reach Base Camp at 13,747′ after a 3-day trek! Beautiful weather here. Happy Sunday…
The Aconcagua 2017 Team Starts Their Trip!
Yesterday, the Aconcagua 2017 team gathered in Mendoza, Argentina, and are prepared to start their climb to the summit of…
Sierra Gem – Bear Creek Spire
Lately, it seems, our guides have been spending a lot of time climbing Bear Creek Spire. With multiple classic routes…
Denali 2015 Team Reaches the Summit!
Kurt Wedberg, Tristan Sieleman and the entire 2015 Denali Team made the summit yesterday, June 23rd! Kurt checked in saying:…
Denali 2015 Update: Team About 3-4 Days From Summit
The 2015 Denali team is still on the move. On Motorcycle Hill above Camp 3. Camp 3 at 11,000’ is…
Denali 2015 Team Flies to Kahiltna Glacier to Begin Climb
Kurt Wedberg, president and lead guide at SMI, and his 2015 Denali Team found a break in the weather to…
SMI McKinley (Simmons) 2014 Expedition
SMI’s Kurt Wedberg and his Team, Fred, Jim and Mike Simmons as well as MT guide Blaine Horner have finally…
Denali 2015 Team Making Steady Progress Up the Mountain
The 2015 Denali team is right on track and feeling good! On Friday, they landed on the Kahiltna Glacier and…
SMI Guide, Amy Ness, Giving Presentation on Torres Del Paine in Lone Pine May 9th
Come join SMI Guide, Amy Ness and her partner, Myles Moser, for a presentation of their recent expedition to Patagonia,…