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Personal Trainer Terri Truman is back with tips on how to manage your body temperature during physical activity. She teaches us that there are three ranges for our core body temperature: normal, hypothermia and hyperthermia. Ideally, your body will always stay in the “normal” range, especially while hiking and climbing in the mountains, and Terri’s here to teach you how!
Read the full article. Click here for more of Terri’s helpful training tips!
Quest for Everest September 27 – October 21
IIn just a few short weeks Berg Adventures will be on the ultimate adventure in Nepal with Ubisoft; the creators of Far Cry 4 on the Quest for Everest.
Everest Base Camp at night
Ubisoft has chosen one lucky contest winner, Will Cruz from Utah, to trek with BAI to Everest Base Camp. The team will make the trek through the Khumbu valley with an exceptional goal in mind; to play Far Cry 4 along the trails!
Far Cry 4 will be released November 18th, 2014
Follow along as the team passes through Sherpa villages, visiting ancient monasteries and taking in the historic and spiritually rich cultures on their way to Base Camp. Once they arrive at Base Camp the team will spend a few nights at the Far Cry 4 camp, playing the new video game while listening to the roar of the magnificent mountain towering above them.
Follow along on our daily dispatches as Will embarks on this unique and exciting journey!
After a weeklong expedition in Bolivia Dave Cohn is back at home to celebrate an incredible accomplishment; summiting Pequeno Alpamayo.
Dave has been a longtime climber of Berg Adventures and his determination to achieve his goals has always been an inspiration. On August 17th, he and BAI guide Osvaldo woke up at 3am to begin their summit attempt. It was a long day and the mountain presented them with some challenges but they were focused and ready to take on whatever came their way. At 11:30am Dave and Osvaldo stood on the summit of Pequeno Alpamayo at 17,618ft/5,370m. To listen to Dave’s summit call check out his summit day dispatch. For some amazing photos that Osvaldo took of their summit day click here for the summit day recap.
Congratulations on a great climb Dave! We can’t wait to see what’s next!
Dave ready to go on summit day!
Base Camp got hit with a lot of snow.
Climbing a ridge on the way to the summit
Anyone who has been to the summit of Kilimanjaro will remember the motivation to take the final steps to the top of the mountain: a historic, weather beaten wooden sign that already looked familiar to them from photos they had seen in books. For years climbers have taken photos in front of it, hung flags around it and felt accomplished by seeing the words “Congratulations, you are now at Uhuru Peak”.
The original wooden summit sign
In March of 2012 the old crooked, weather beaten sign was taken down and replaced with a new one. It was plastic! And it was a very odd shade of green that did not show well in photos. At the same time a green plastic sign was placed on the Crater Rim at Stella Point. It was still an emotional and gratifying moment to reach the Crater Rim and have BAI chef Yona hand you a can of Red Bull with a smile; but somehow the moment just did not seem the same in photos.
The plastic lime green sign erected in 2012
We appreciate the action taken by KINAPA, Kilimanjaro Park. They listened to the guides and climbers from around the world who said, “bring back the wooden sign.”
KINAPA even erected a new summit sign at Stella Point. Father and son Jonathan and Jordan Aibel stand proud in front of it
Berg Adventures Kilimanjaro team reached the Summit on August 11th to find a new sign welcoming them to the highest point in Africa. The more photogenic wooden sign will be a part of climbers experience on Kilimanjaro for many years to come and our team members were excited to be one of the first to make memories in front of it.
A new wooden summit sign. Thanks KINAPA!
BAI climbers love the new sign!
To have your chance to stand proud in front of the new summit sign, join us from December 20 – January 2 as we return to make another ascent to the rooftop of Africa! Contact our office for details!
Ever wondered if you are drinking enough water? Do you know the signs of dehydration?
Aconcagua climbers take a break to hydrate
Personal trainer Terri Truman is here to tell you how you can help your body feel its best by understanding the signs of not getting enough hydration.
“Mountaineering or trekking at altitudes can present its own set of hydration challenges. Increase your fluid intake at higher altitudes to compensate for exertion and aridity. The key is drink before you’re thirsty: if you wait, you’re probably already dehydrated!”
Read the full article.
Drinking water on the summit of Chimborazo at 20,701ft/6,310m
Always drink lots of water! Your body will thank you for it.
Click here for more of Terri’s helpful training tips!
Have you heard? Berg Adventures just announced an exciting new trip to Morocco and the High Atlas Mountains.
The last stop on our exciting itinerary (we include a climb of Morocco’s highest mountain – Mount Toubkal!), is Marrakesh. It is the perfect place to unwind after the exciting adventure and also the perfect place to stock-up on gifts for your loved ones at the world-class open-air markets. Read our list of the top five things to do in Marrakesh.
From city to summit our Mount Elbrus expedition team can say they have been to Russia and seen it all! After two weeks in one of Berg Adventures favorite locations our climbers have returned to their homes of Canada, the United States and Sweden with stories of accomplishments and memories that will last a lifetime! Check out some of our favorite photos on our three-part photo recap: St. Petersburg & Moscow, Acclimatization in the Caucasus Mountains, and Summit Day of our Mount Elbrus expedition.
The 2014 Elbrus Expedition Team with their goal; Mount Elbrus towering behind them.
Which way to the summit of Mount Elbrus? Our summit team will show you the way on our photo recap.
The trip began in the historical streets of St. Petersburg where the team toured the streets and visited some of the famous sites like the Hermitage, St. Isaac’s Cathedral and even a boat tour along the canal. One climber, Micheline thibodeau even ran the 10 KM “White Nights” race in the morning before sightseeing. After a busy first few days in St. Petersburg the team was off to explore another great Russian city; Moscow. Some of their favorite places in Moscow were the Kremlin and viewing St. Basil’s Cathedral lit up at night. Before they departed for the mountains the team got up nice and early for a very special tour; a visit of Lenin’s Mausoleum in the Red Square where people can view the body as it has been preserved.
The team on the streets of St. Petersburg
Experiencing the “White Nights” of St. Petersburg
Our trip into the mountains was one the team will never forget. Seeing our dear friends, who greeted us at the airport, and stayed with us throughout the climb was a great way to start off our climb of Europe’s tallest peak. Though conditions on the mountain presented us with challenges our strong group of climbers were determined and well equipped. Reaching the top of Mount Elbrus at 18,586ft/5,665m was incredibly rewarding, especially since the weather was perfectly clear and allowed us incredible views of the surrounding Caucasus.
It was an incredible summit day on Mount Elbrus
The hardworking team on the Summit of Mount Elbrus
We cannot wait to return to Russia next year for another Mount Elbrus Expedition. Contact our office for details!
The right amount of nutritional intake will take you a long way. Just ask BAI climbers!
Have you ever wondered what makes up a calorie and just what those labels mean on the back of grocery items? Personal trainer Terri Truman is back with some more training tips to explain the importance of understanding the ingredients in your food. Check out her full article Calories in…Calories out
to learn more about the building blocks of energy required by your body for everyday activities, sports or your next outdoor adventure.
After three weeks of exploring the Khumbu region our 5 adventurers Dave Cohn, Jim Allen and Jim, Ryan and Jackson Brown have returned home. They have certainly returned with plenty of stories and wonderful photos of their amazing journey through Sherpa villages, to ancient monasteries and on to Everest Base Camp. Check out some of the highlights of their adventure on the expedition recap dispatch.
Hiking to Namche
Crossing the glacial moraine to get to Base Camp
This year has been a challenging one for the people of the Khumbu Valley, but their love for their homeland and happiness to share it with people from around the world will always remain. The team experienced such a warm welcome from the people of the Khumbu. They met many of our Sherpa friends who were happy to bring them into their homes and show them what life is like in the valley. When the team arrived at Everest Base Camp they were invited for lunch at the SPCC Icefall doctor’s tents, where they spent some time with the incredible people who work so hard on expeditions every year.
The team at Ang Temba and Yangzing’s lodge in Pangboche
Jackson Brown and Jim Allen in front of the Icefall Doctor’s tents at Everest Base Camp
We will be returning to this beautiful place this year on our fall Everest Base Camp trek. Contact our office for details!
One of countless sandy beaches on the island of Bali
The Berg Adventures expedition to Carstensz Pyramid both begins and ends on the island of Bali. Sometimes we spend a few extra days here due to unpredictable flight conditions to Timaka. Here are five things you can do to spend your time on this beautiful island. We assure you that there is no shortage of activities to keep you busy!
If you haven’t heard, we’re returning to Carstensz Pyramid this October. We’re looking forward to another adventure on the most remote of the Seven Summits. Join us!
