2010 Dates Scheduled!

Our calendar is set for upcoming winter programs at SMI! Check our web site for our winter offerings including: Avalanche courses Ice Climbing Snow Travel Mountaineering Skills Seminars Mt. Whitney climbs...
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2010 Dates Scheduled!

Our calendar is set for upcoming winter programs at SMI! Check our web site for our winter offerings including: Avalanche courses Ice Climbing Snow Travel Mountaineering Skills Seminars Mt. Whitney...
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Africa Slideshows are a huge success!

Kurt has been in Southern California this week giving multimedia presentations about our always popular trips to Africa where we combine a climb of Kilimanjaro with a game viewing safari....
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Mt. Baldy (10,064′) November 20, 2009

When in Southern California giving multimedia presentations I usually like to get outside during the daytime. One tradition has been to hike Mt. Baldy. Anybody can come who is in shape for...
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The Ice Is Here!!

On Saturday we visited Lee Vining Canyon for the first time this season.  With the recent cold temperatures the ice is forming and climbing is now possible for beginning through...
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Wilderness First Aid training

Professional development is an ongoing part of being a mountain guide.  This week I have been taking a 9-day first aid course geared towards the outdoor backcountry environment called a...
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Aconcagua, Argentina

Greetings from Aconcagua, Argentina! The team arrived in Argentina with no problems, very smooth, no lost luggage, no late flights. On December 30th we started on 3 day trek to...
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High Camp on Aconcagua, Argentina

Kurt and team are at High Camp at 19,150 feet on Aconcagua in Argentina, Weather is good with a slight breeze and everyone is psyched for tomorrow’s summit attempt to...
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Aconcagua, Argentina

Kurt Wedberg and Chuck Raper made the summit on Aconcagua yesterday afternoon under clear skies and slightly windy conditions. The whole team made it back to Base camp today and...
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