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 of Mt. Langley.  We were blessed with a clear morning...
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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 Szalkiewicz, Joe Szalkiewicz!  Thanks to Kym Szalkiewicz for joining us...
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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 Kilimanjaro. See you all when we get back!
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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. Thank you all for your prayers. Sunrise over the African...
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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. Kilimanjaro's Western Breach Wall from Barranco Camp The trek took us...
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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 of 14,600 feet.We took a couple breaks along the way...
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