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PEAK FREAKS SPRING NEWSLETTER 2008
Our winter in review and all things new!
Our popularity continues to grow and
we are loving it. Below is a brief description with links to where we have
been and where we are going. We would also like to thank everyone for all their
continue support and look forward to many more exciting adventures together.
Don't forget to check out the photo gallery's. This is how we hope to entice you
into joining us next time. :)
EVEREST SOUTH EXPEDITION IN
PROGRESS- Daily Dispatches from the mountain
side.
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EXTREME
AVALANCHE SEASON! Our avalanche courses were booked solid
this winter by backcountry enthusiasts seeking information on how to be
the most prepared they possibly can for exploring the backcountry this winter. Deadly
layers formed early in the year and so far there have been 7 avalanche related deaths
in British Columbia. The worst is yet to come for treacherous terrain.
All experts are fearful that once the ground starts to warm up
under the slopes, it will not only release avalanches but when they do go,
they will go BIG!....We urge everyone to exercise extreme caution not only when
the bulletins are giving warnings, but all the time. Spring can be the
worst time for avalanches as everyone is feeling energetic by the warming weather and blue
skies. Backcountry enthusiasts have earned strong skier legs by now and may feel a bit too
confident. We urge you to stay safe this spring. For bulletins we
encourage you to please stay on top of it
at www.avalanche.ca
DECEMBER 07 |
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KILIMANJARO-
Our expedition this New Years to the top of Kilimanjaro in Africa was a great success. We climbed via the normal
Marangu route utilizing huts along the
trail. What we learned was that
this trail is much too crowded for comfort and the ascent is very long
doing it this way. Next New Years we are climbing via the Machame Route. It
is still a relatively gentle ascent but more direct. We will camping
providing a fully catered camp facility the entire way. This is absolutely the way to
go. Clean, no crowds and more of a real mountain experience.
If you are considering joining us next New
Years, bookings for airfare have to in place no later than June.1, 2008 as
it is peak Christmas travel season. The New Years climb will be led by
Tim Rippel but we do offer other dates led by our African guides. For all
the details and photo gallery, click on the link:
JANUARY 08 |
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ACONCAGUA-
Now this is a fun climb and Mendoza, Argentina the climb gateway city
should be on everyone's wish list. Aconcagua is the highest mountain in
the America's and one of the seven summits. The location is in the heart
of the Andes in Argentina, only 12klm's from the Chilean border. There is
so much to do here beside climbing. One can go hiking, camping trek
supported by mules, rafting, horse back riding and wine tours by bike is
popular one. Mendoza.......ah.... vineyards, steaks for $5- bucks, drink
incredible wines and siesta the day away from 1 to 5pm daily. Music in the
streets, a zillion street side cafes all under the canopy of very large
trees and umbrellas. Do join us next February for an excellent adventure
in the Andes. February is summer in Argentina! The
climb is one of the 7 summits and is the highest mountain in the Americas.
Excellent pre-Everest acclimatization training.
FEBRUARY 08 |
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MT.
EVEREST 2008 Is
now underway. The team has been assembled in Kathmandu and logistics are
all completed. We have had a bit of hiccup getting the show on the
road because of the situation in China with regards to the Tibetans the
violence. You can read all about it on our dispatch page which is changing
everyday. We have a very interesting team mix this year with several
first. Tim is needless to say extremely excited to get on with it and get
back to his favorite playground in the Himalayas.
Highlights
- First Everest climber to attempt from
Saudi Arabia
- First Everest climber to attempt from
Oman
- 21- Day speed ascent from Kathmandu to
the summit and back.
- Testing new acclimatization sleeping
tents
- Introduction of new oxygen masks
designed specifically for Everest by an aerospace engineer.
You will want to bookmark the Everest link
and make sure you refresh your browser if you log on frequently to see the
new releases.
MARCH 08 |
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MT.
EVEREST 2009 If you are thinking about it, you better get on it
right away. In 2009 we will be on the North Side in Tibet. The Chinese
torch relay we be over by then and the mountain "hopefully" will return to
its normal state and with little debris left over on the mountain.
APRIL 2009 |
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Mt.
Pumori 2008 We will be running two
teams on Pumori this year. One is our Everest Training Climb and the other
team will consists of skilled climbers. You won't be locked into any
particular team. Everyone's skills will be assessed throughout the
climb to make sure everyone is getting the most out of their
experience. The goal is for everyone to summit! We
are almost sold out!
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