Berg Adventures Blog

Congratulations Elbrus Team!

BAI Blog Admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:34:17 +0000

The Berg Adventures Crew would like to say a heartfelt congratulations to this season’s Elbrus Climbing Team. Congrats to Bill, Tom, Linda, Paule, and Mo as they braved the cold and ice on their way to the top of Europe’s highest peak, Mount Elbrus at 18,586ft/5,665m.
Great job, guys!

Follow their Russian adventure through the daily dispatches.

On the summit of Mount Elbrus

Bolivia Trip Winds Down While the Elbrus Trip Peaks!

BAI Blog Admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:40:07 +0000

We’ve now returned home from this year’s Sajama climb in Bolivia. As always, it was a fantastic experience with a fun and driven group of climbers.

Now our Russian team is poised to challenge the summit of Elbrus. Good luck to Bill, Tom, Linda, Paule, and Mo as they brave the cold and ice on their way to the top of Europe’s highest peak, Mount Elbrus at 18,586ft/5,665m.

Follow the climb through our dispatches from the mountain.

On the summit of Sajama

Climbing Mount Elbrus

Bolivia Climbing Expedition Gets Underway!

BAI Blog Admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:11:49 +0000

The Bergadventures Bolivia climbing team is now gathering in La Paz, the highest capital city on the planet, preparing to attempt one of our favourite climbs, Sajama at 21,460ft/6,542m. Join our Berg Adventures guides Osvaldo, Juancho, and Sergio and trip leader, Leila, as they lead this group of explorers through the legendary culture of Bolivia, across its moonscapes and open high-altitude expanses, and to the summit of Sajama.

Read the expedition dispatches to follow the team’s climbing adventure.

Find Paradise in Patagonia

BAI Blog Admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:27:56 +0000

Berg Adventures has added a brand new Patagonia trip to our long list of amazing international destinations.

The glaciers, granite towers, lakes and grasslands of Patagonia in southern Argentina and Chile offer some of the premier adventure trekking in the world. From the rich and engaging culture of the city of Buenos Aires to the literal southern tip of the Western Hemisphere, the port city of Punta Arenas on the Straits of Magellan, this new Berg Adventures trip will traverse some of the earth’s most unknown and fascinating landscapes.

The heart of our trip will be the days spent completing the classic “W” trek in Chile’s Torres Del Paine National Park. Before reaching the UNESCO Bio Reserve of Torres del Paine, we will marvel at the oversized grandeur of Argentina’s Glacier National Park, where ice from the largest non-polar glaciers in the world spills into cold pristine lakes and where awesome spires such as Fitzroy pierce the sky. Our trip will end literally at “the end of the earth”, South America’s lands end at the edge of the Southern Ocean.

We are also considering the potential for an extension to the program that will involve a crossing of the famous Drake Passage and a few days of exploration of the icy landscapes and hardy wildlife of Antarctica. Stay tuned for more info on this amazing opportunity.

Learn more about the trip through our recent Patagonia exploration dispatches. Read the trip description and itinerary for more details.

For more information about this exciting trip, feel free to contact Leila or Kristy at our Berg Adventures office.

Meet a BAI Climber – Cami Mattson

BAI Blog Admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:29:06 +0000

What can we say about Cami? There are no words to describe the size of her heart. The first trip she did with Berg Adventures was Kilimanjaro and she brought a friends’ daughter with her. She was immediately hooked! She visited the local school with which Berg Adventures is involved, and before we knew it she was raising money for them. Cami has “made it happen” for the Linde School in Tanzania.

When she went to Everest Base Camp she also came with her friends and they had a blast! There was non-stop laughter and enjoyment along the trail with Cami and her friends. They had trained so hard in San Diego for the trip that when they arrived in Nepal, it was a piece of cake — even when they arrived at Everest Base Camp and lived for two days with our climbing team they were full of energy and love of life. Cami’s spirit leaves a lasting and positive memory wherever she goes.

Read the interview with Cami Mattson to learn more about her experiences with Berg Adventures…

More interviews with our climbers can be found in our “Meet a BAI Climber” section.

Meet a BAI Climber – Paul Morrow

BAI Blog Admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:23:04 +0000

Paul Morrow is a man for whom we can truly say “his home is the world.” Paul was born in Pennsylvania but by the time we met him on Mount Everest in 1993 he was calling places like Virginia and Australia home as well. Paul’s work takes him to many different countries, and his much-valued free time takes him even further afield in mountain areas across the globe. We have climbed with Paul in Nepal, Russia, and Bolivia and we are never surprised to run into him at an airport or in a restaurant in a foreign land. Paul is a man of adventure, and he is also a man of compassion. Every member of one of Paul’s climbing or trekking teams knows him as a caring and supportive teammate.

Successful Expeditions Fall 2009

BAI Blog Admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:32:35 +0000

October/November brought a fantastic fall season of expeditions for Berg Adventures in the Everest region as well as Ecuador. We had great routes, great weather, and great folks to hang out with. We were fortunate to be able to lead four expeditions in two months. The following are a few pictures of some of our highlights from the trips:

Wilderness Medicine Conference on the Trail to Everest Base Camp / Oct 01, 2009 – Oct 21, 2009

“I can’t conjure up enough superlatives to describe the trip. It was simply one of the best experiences of my life”. — Donald M.

Jamie Clarke’s Hanesbrands Pumori Expedition / Oct 10, 2009 – Nov 12, 2009

“Joints In Motion” CARE Team – Gokyo Trek / Nov 01, 2009 – Nov 19, 2009

“I wanted to thank you for all your work in putting together the Arthritis Joints in Motion trek to Goyko – it was superb…incredible – and Ang Temba was an amazing guide”. — George F.

Ecuador: Cayambe, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo / Nov 07, 2009 – Nov 22, 2009

The Arthritis Society Has Started Their Trek to Gokyo

BAI Blog Admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:33:18 +0000

“Joints in Motion” CARE Team makes their way to Kathmandu, Nepal then flies to Lukla to start their incredible trek through the Khumbu Valley. Click here to learn more about the team and follow their challenging journey.

Meet a BAI Climber – Jackie Berger

BAI Blog Admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:06:32 +0000

Jackie Berger learned about Berg Adventures about 5-6 years ago. Since then she has been on many Berg Adventures expeditions. In this interview, Jackie talked about her “Ultimate Epic Experience” traveling with Berg Adventures, as well as how Berg Adventures helps her realize her personal goals and dreams.

Read the interview with Jackie…

Kilimanjaro Climbs In December and January

BAI Blog Admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:37:32 +0000

The Lemosho Traverse is one of our most popular routes on Kilimanjaro, Why?

A 9-day climb increases summit success
Hiking high, sleeping low
Wake at sunrise for your summit attempt
Sleep a night in the crater at the highest point in Africa!

We have limited spots available for the following dates:

December 18 – 31, 2009
January 09 – 21, 2010
January 22 – February 04, 2010

Add on a 3 or 6 Day Safari after your climb!

For questions or bookings, Contact Tracy at Berg Adventures.

Lemosho Traverse Itinerary: http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_trips/africa/kilimanjaro-lemosho-itinerary.php

Previous Lemosho Trip dispatches: http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_cyber/2009/2009-02-27-kili-lemosho/main.php

Two Spots Left on Our Aconcagua January 2010 Expedition

BAI Blog Admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:34:43 +0000

Join Berg Adventures International for a magnificent journey to the lofty summit of Aconcagua (one of the Seven Summits), the rooftop of the Western Hemisphere. The highest peak in the world outside the mountains of Asia, Aconcagua is just 80 miles (128 Kilometres) from the Pacific Ocean, yet it rises 22,841feet (6961 meters) into the sky, a massive, dominating presence towering high over Argentina and all of South America.

Expedition date: January 9-29, 2010

For itinerary, price and more information: http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_trips/south-america/aconcagua-itinerary.php

Berg Adventures Pumori Climbing Expedition Is Underway!

BAI Blog Admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:06:51 +0000

The rarely climbed peak of Pumori, 7161m/23,494ft, sits across the Khumbu Valley from the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest. Jamie Clarke from Calgary, Alberta, will attempt to climb the impressive southwest ridge. Read the expedition dispatches to follow their climbing adventure.

Wilderness Medicine Conference at Everest Base Camp

BAI Blog Admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:17:11 +0000

Following the scenic and culturally rich path up through the Khumbu Valley towards Everest, medical professionals from Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, the UK, US and Canada will be attending lectures and doing their coursework in the grandest mountain setting imaginable. The destination is Everest and Pumori Base Camps at over 17,500 feet (5300 meters) above sea level.

Read the daily dispatches to follow their adventures.

Expedition Preparation: Dynamic Warm-up Before Carrying a Backpack

BAI Blog Admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:59:32 +0000

The purpose of any pre-activity routine is to prepare the body for more vigorous movement to follow. Warming up the hips, calves, core, upper body and legs can help immensely in feeling adequately prepared for putting on your heavy pack. Our latest Expedition Preparation article offers 5 exercises designed to help you prevent injuries.

Expedition Preparation: Choosing the Right Backpack

BAI Blog Admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:34:03 +0000

So your next adventure includes multiple days with your closest travelling companion riding on your back. You will want to become good friends, enjoy a comfortable fit and not hate the sight of this companion by the end of your trip!

Here are some tips to help you pick out that perfectly fitted backpack.