SMI Salutes Jansport Founder Skip Yowell

Jansport founder Skip Yowell speaking at his retirement party. 44 years ago Skip Yowell helped found one of the iconic companies in the outdoor industry when Jansport was formed.  From its early...
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Starlight Peak August 8-10, 2011 – Congratulations Ed on Completing the CA 14ers!!

On August 8-10 our good friend of SMI Ed Saenz visited us for his long anticipated completion of the California 14,000’ peaks.  Ed started this quest a few years ago...
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NE Face of Middle Palisade Peak August 12-14, 2011 – Another Crowd Pleaser

The team on the summit of Middle Palisade Peak On August 12 guides April Mayhew and Kurt Wedberg met two long time great friends of SMI John Rogitz and Fred...
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The Lost Arrow Direct, Yosemite Valley V 5.9/A2 – C2

The Lost Arrow Spire is the needle protruding out of the face to the right of Yosemite Falls. This is a report of a climb of Yosemite’s Lost Arrow Spire...
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Summit Success on Mexico’s Volcanoes!

Orizaba team summit photo at 9:30am on 11-11-11. From left to right: Rick Piette, April Mayhew, Mickey Jojola, Lloyd Charton, Miriam Diaz, John Baer, and Kurt Wedberg Our annual trip...
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Inspiring views and fun climbing on Illiniza Norte (5126m/16,817′), Ecuador November 18, 2011

From left to right: April Mayhew, Gary Maxwell, Kelly Tucker, Kurt Wedberg, and Jairo Marin pause for a photo on the foothills below Illiniza Norte, Ecuador. After finishing a great...
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Cotopaxi (5897m/19348′), Ecuador November 20, 2011- Perfect Snow Conditions, Big Crevasses, and Cool Views

Cotopaxi (5897m/19,348') is the 2nd highest active volcano in the world. After a great climb of Illiniza Norte our team was ready to head to Cotopaxi.  Upon finishing our descent...
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Kilimanjaro Summit Success!!

February 23, 2012 6:15am. Summit photo on Kilimanjaro. Team members from left to right: Rogati Lucas, Caleb Fiske, Rhonda Bellavia, Kurt Wedberg, Janet Lacey, April Mayhew, Hillary SMI guides April...
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East African Safari: Plentiful Animals and Great Times!

After a successful climb of Kilimanjaro the team said goodbye to Caleb, John, and April.  Caleb and John began their journey home.  SMI guide April Mayhew stayed behind in Moshi...
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