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Make BAI a Part of Your 2015

Thursday, January 22nd, 2015

Alright adventurers, the New Year has begun and the big question is how are you going to make 2015 a one to remember?

Whether it’s visiting an exciting destination, taking yourself to new heights, or just reaching a long term fitness goal, BAI is here to help you achieve your dreams! Check out this list of exciting adventures coming your way!

Perfect for any Trekker

Are you travelling in a big group or looking for a unique family adventure? Or are you looking to join a group of fellow adventure lovers to enjoy a great travel experience with? We have a few trips coming up this year perfect for travellers of all types. Check it out to see which is perfect for you!

Everest Base Camp

A classic Berg Adventures trip, a trek to Everest Base Camp takes you to the beautiful Khumbu region. Trekking to and staying in different villages is a great way for groups to immerse themselves in the fascinating Sherpa culture. The hiking is great for people of all ages and can be customized for those concerned about their hiking abilities. Contact us to inquire about our spring and fall treks!

Trekking through the stunning Khumbu region

Kilimanjaro

Looking to join in the fun spirit and great team camaraderie that Berg Adventures Kilimanjaro trips are known for? We have trips running in Tanzania almost all year round and can accommodate people of all different hiking levels. To add to an incredible African experience climbers can continue on for an exciting wildlife safari in Northern Tanzania.

Climbers celebrate in front of the new summit sign on Kili

Mount Elbrus in Russia

Every year Wally Berg and the BAI Russian guides and staff return to the Caucasus to climb to the highest point in Europe, Mount Elbrus. This is a journey that begins touring two iconic cities; St. Petersburg and Moscow and includes incredible climbing opportunities for those looking for an introduction to high altitude. Join us July 26 – June 12 for a true city to summit experience.

Pointing the way to the summit of Elbrus

Mount Ararat in Turkey

From ancient cities to snow-capped mountains our trip to Turkey offers an exceptional travel experience that will open your eyes to a whole new world. Roaming the historic streets if Istanbul, visiting the underground cities in Cappadocia, balloon rides over picture perfect sceneries and a summit of Turkey’s highest point, this trip really does it all!

Granddaughter and grandfather team take a break while climbing Mount Ararat

Great Learning Experiences for Mountaineers

Have you been looking to work on your mountaineering skills? Berg Adventures guides and staff (http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_main/guides.php) are always excited to help climbers gain the skills and confidence needed for climbing in altitude. The following trips are perfect for those looking to learn more about technical climbing.

Ojos del Salado

It may only be a few weeks away but there is still time to sign up for our 2015 Ojos del Salado expedition from February 15 – March 2() . Standing at 22,615ft/6,893m this climb is a way to learn the importance of acclimatization and preparing for high altitude mountain travel. Join us next month and stand on top of the world’s tallest volcano.

Summit success on Ojos del Salado

Bolivia

Colorful culture, breathtaking scenery and awesome climbing opportunities are just a few of the factors bringing Berg Adventures back to Bolivia every year. We offer a few different programs designed for beginner climbers or those looking to add some technical climbing to their list. There are a few spots left on our Sajama and Condoriri expedition this year from June 05-June 21. Contact our office for details!

Practicing glacier travel in Bolivia

Ecuador

Personal trainer Terri Truman has been offering us amazing information on how to train for mountain travel. Now Terri is set to embark on her own BAI adventure. She and her husband Tim will be travelling to Ecuador to climb four impressive volcanic peaks. She will be explaining her training process for climbers interested in a great fitness regime which you can read here. Join Terri and Tim from November 21 – December 5.

It’s an icy world on Ecuador’s volcanoes

Island Peak

In November of last year we had a team of three successful climbers reach the summit of Island Peak. Climbing in Nepal is always a rewarding experience and practicing your glacier travel techniques while standing under the great Himalayan giants is the ultimate adventure!

The spectacular summit ridge on Island Peak

Taking you to New Heights

Berg Adventures knows high altitude. We are here to take you to places not many people can say they have been. Whether it is an exotic and remote destination or a trip that has you standing on the high reaches of earth, we are here to take you there.

Carstensz Pyramid

If remote trekking, exotic cultures and technical climbing are what you are looking for then a trip to the remote jungles of Western Papua is perfect for you. A climb of Carstensz Pyramid is one unlike any out there. Contact our office about dates and prices!

Getting technical on Carstensz Pyramid

Ama Dablam

This classic Himalayan climb is technically challenging and thrilling at the same time. Berg Adventures guides will lead the route and fix it where necessary. Our climbing team will ascend one of the regions 6000m peaks in preparation for this impressive ascent. Join us in Nepal from October 17 – November 21 when we attempt the lofty summit of Ama Dablam.

Ama Dablam on Base Camp

Aconcagua 2016

Our first climb of 2015 was of Aconcagua. It was a fantastic way to start of the New Year as our Friends from Vancouver did it right with two team members standing on the summit and the rest reaching personal high altitude records. It is not too early to start planning for a summit of the highest point in the Western Hemisphere.

2015 Aconcagua summit team

Whatever your goals are BAI is ready to be a part of your next great adventure. Don’t miss out on the chance to turn your dreams into reality this 2015!

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Terri’s Adventure in Ecuador – Training: Phase One

Tuesday, January 20th, 2015

Don’t miss your chance to climb with Terri in Ecuador this November!

In 2014 we received plenty of helpful information from personal trainer Terri Truman on training for travel. In the past year her expertise in monitoring our bodies, proper exercises and conditioning have helped many BAI climbers prepare for their adventures in the mountains.

Now Terri is ready to take on her next great BAI adventure. Terri and her husband Tim are headed to Ecuador from November 21 – December 5 this year to take on some impressive volcanic peaks; Ruca Pichincha at 15,696ft/4,784m, Imbabura at 15,190ft/4,630m, Chimborazo at 20,701ft/6,310m and Cotopaxi at 19,350ft/5,900m.

Terri will be updating us on her training process as she prepares for her high altitude expedition. Her first step in preparing for climbing in Ecuador can be found in her article: “Training Program: Month One of Six”. Follow along as she gets ready to attempt these impressive peaks by following her articles on BAI’s Expedition Prep Page.

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10 Reasons to Join Berg Adventures in Ecuador

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

Why should you join Berg Adventures on this exciting expedition to Ecuador where we will climb some of the world’s tallest volcanoes? I’ll tell you why…

You get the opportunity to climb the three tallest mountains in Ecuador – Cotopaxi, Cayambe, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo standing at heights of 18,900ft/5790m, 19,350/5,9000m, and 20, 701ft/6,310m respectively.
Berg Adventures guides are the best! They are experienced and enthusiastic.
We provide great communication with your families back home in our daily dispatches! We also have an emergency 24 hour on-call phone number which your family members can call should they need to reach you while you are away.
We always practice and review necessary skills before heading up the mountain. This trip will help you gain confidence and expand your mountaineering abilities.
You will see beautiful snow-covered summits and dramatic volcano craters. Plus, you will have the chance to stand on the farthest point from the center of the earth, the summit of Chimborazo.
Ecuador is known for its colorful markets. We will visit one of the largest and most famous ones, the Otavalo Market.
The culture of Ecuador is incredibly diverse. You will meet wonderful people, see unique works of art and taste delicious foods. Try the roasted guinea pig; it is a delicacy in Ecuador!
You will see amazing sunrises and sunsets in the highlands of Ecuador.
To recover from the rigors of climbing, we spend time at a beautiful hacienda with hot springs on-site.
Berg Adventures climbers are awesome! People who climb with Berg Adventures come from all over the world and are all passionate about adventure travel. Join the Ecuador Expedition Team and find out for yourself!

Berg Adventures guides Joaquin and Osvaldo working on dispatches in a comfortable mountain hut.

Practicing ropes skills in the hut before our first climb.

Chimborazo, Ecuador’s highest mountain

The dramatic Cotopaxi Crater

Trip Dates:

November 3 – 18, 2012
November 2 – 17, 2012

For more information visit the Berg Adventures Ecuador Homepage.

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What’s Happening this Week at Berg Adventures

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Dr. Chet Sutterlin is in Russia with Wally Berg and their goal is to summit Mount Elbrus, a feat realized by our first 2011 Elbrus team last week.

Read the dispatches from Chet’s trip here: http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_cyber/2011/2011-07-15-mt-elbrus/main.php

Read the dispatches from the first team’s journey here: http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_cyber/2011/2011-07-01-mt-elbrus/main.php

Berg Adventures Elbrus Team 1 celebrates on the summit last week.

The Bishop Family – Kim, Reed and Barry are on an adventure of their own. They are up in the air on a Sky Safari. What’s a sky safari? Well, you fly from location to location and you get to see the animals from the comfort of a plane as well as on the ground.

Follow their unique adventure here: http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_cyber/2011/2011-07-18-wildlife-safari/main.php

A hungry looking lion approaches the vehicle on safari in Tanzania.

We’re also recruiting climbers and trekkers for our fall adventures! There is still time to sign up, follow the links below or contact Sara at our office for more information:

Explore Patagonia

October 14-30, 2011

http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_trips/south-america/patagonia-description.php

Penguins on the Magdalena Islands are one of the many sights on our Patagonia adventure.

Climb Ecuador’s Volcanoes

November 5-20, 2011

http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_trips/south-america/ecuador-description.php

Imbabura Volcano is one of our acclimatization hikes in Ecuador to get us prepared for the even bigger, glaciated volcanoes.

Trek to Everest Base Camp

October 8-31, 2011

http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_trips/asia/everest-basecamp-description.php

Along the trail to Everest Base Camp there are many incredible sights.

Climb Loboche Peak in the Himalayas

October 8-November 3, 2011

http://www.bergadventures.com/blog/2011-07-07/657/

The team takes a break to take in the stunning views while climbing Loboche Peak.

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Join us for an Adventure on Ecuador’s Volcano Alley

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

We’re going to Ecuador, one of the world’s most ecologically and culturally diverse countries, for an explosive adventure of volcanic proportions. Over the course of two exciting weeks, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage City of Quito, climb four incredible volcanoes, stand at the farthest point from the center of the earth, soak in relaxing hot springs and take in the beauty of a remarkable country.

The trip begins in Quito, Ecuador with a brief stop to satisfy your curiosity – don’t worry, you’ll have more time to explore after the climbs. We then move on to a serene hacienda outside of Otavalo, a town famous for its colorful market and close to many hikes that are a perfect warm-up for our more challenging climbs ahead. We start with a day hike around Guinea Pig Lake, named because it is shaped like a Guinea Pig (which is a must-try dish in Ecuador, might I add).

Our first volcano climb is of the 15,750ft/4800m Imbabura. We complete the climb as a pleasant day hike and return to our hacienda for the night before moving down Volcano Alley to our next goal, Cayambe. As Ecuador’s 3rd highest peak, the glaciated 18,900ft/5790m summit of Cayambe lies directly on the equator! Before climbing, we will spend a day going over glacier travel and basic mountaineering skills to prepare us for the exciting climb.

The serene hot springs where we stay on our rest day between climbs.

Before continuing, we take a rest day at Termas Papallacta. Here we can soak in the lovely hot springs and recuperate some energy and strength for our next climb, Cotopaxi, Ecuador’s second highest peak at 19,350ft/5900m. This is perhaps the most well-known of the mountains we will climb due to its distinct symmetric appearance.

The Cotopaxi Crater is a dramatic reminder of the volcano’s explosive past

And finally, we will climb the big one, Ecuador’s highest volcano at 20,701ft/6310m, Chimborazo. It is on the summit of Chimborazo that we will stand at the farthest point from the center of the earth. Due to the bulge of the Earth’s surface around its middle, Chimborazo actually stands over 7000ft/2130m farther from the center of the Earth than the summit of Everest!

Hiking to the high camp hut on Ecuador’s highest mountain, Chimborazo.

Dates:

November 5 – November 20, 2011

November 4 – November 19, 2012

Contact us to sign up or to get more information. You can also visit the Ecaudor’s Volcanoes page on our http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_trips/south-america/ecuador-description.php.

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Climb Ecuador’s Volcanoes with Berg Adventures

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Ecuador is the smallest of the Andean countries, yet with its location on the equator it spans two hemispheres. With Andean peaks, ancient markets, Inca ruins and the famous Galapagos Islands, Ecuador has incredible diversity for a country the size of the State of Colorado.

Our expedition begins in the city of Quito in the high Andes surrounded by beautiful valleys and spectacular mountains. This city has been described as being where old meets new; its historical, cultural and contemporary heritage makes it one of the world’s wonders. In 1979, UNESCO declared Quito’s historic centre a World Heritage Site, the first city in the world to receive the accolade.

We’re extending this invitation for you to join us for our November 6th to 21st, 2010 climb of Cayambe, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo. Please call our office at 403-609-4148 or email Kristy for more details about the trip. Or you can find out more on our website at:
http://www.bergadventures.com/v3_trips/south-america/ecuador-description.php

Cotopaxi Crater

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Successful Expeditions Fall 2009

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

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: