Climbing The Seven Summits

Everest climbers beginning their climbs

Mike Hamill — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:02:25 +0000

The Everest season is officially underway with teams congregating in Kathmandu. Some teams have started the trek to base camp while others are putting the final touches on gear prep in town. You can follow Mike Hamill’s climb on the International Mountain Guides’ Everest Blog: http://www.mountainguides.com

AAC 50th Anniversary of Americans on Everest Book Signing

Mike Hamill — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:18:37 +0000

I’ll be in San Francisco doing a book signing at the American Alpine Club’s 50th Anniversary of Americans on Everest this Saturday. If you’re in the area, stop by to say hi. Should be a fun event!

2 Expeditions, 2 Summits on Aconcagua!

Mike Hamill — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:44:50 +0000

Mike Hamill recently returned from Aconcagua where his teams were able to summit on both expeditions. 100% success on the first climb and nearly 100% on the second saw 14 of 16 climbers stand on top despite windy and cold conditions. Great work to all!

Aconcagua Permit Registration is now Online

Mike Hamill — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:39:04 +0000

You can now register for your Aconcagua climbing or trekking permit online: http://www.aconcagua.mendoza.gov.ar/

Aconcagua Season!

Mike Hamill — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:11:08 +0000

The climbing season on Aconcagua is in full swing! Guide Mike Hamill of Climbing the Seven Summits is set to leave for his 22nd and 23rd expeditions to the peak in a few days. Check out the new image from Aconcagua on Kalakora Gallery: http://www.kalakora.com/image-gallery.html

AAC Dinner: 50th Anniversary of Americans on Everest

Mike Hamill — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:17:13 +0000

The American Alpine Club is hosting a dinner to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Americans on Everest in San Francisco. This event will be held on February 23rd, 2013. For more information go to: http://www.americanalpineclub.org/p/american-alpine-club-to-host-50th-anniversary-of-americans-on-mount-everest-annual-benefit-dinner-press-release

100% Success on Vinson Massif and South Pole Ski

Mike Hamill — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:09:47 +0000

Mike and crew just returned from a successful expedition to Vinson Massif in Antarctica. All team members summited. Two climbers went on to ski the last degree to the South Pole. Adding on a visit to the South Pole makes for a remarkable follow up to a Vinson expedition.

High Quality Prints now available from Kalakora Gallery!

Mike Hamill — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:50:57 +0000

You can now buy high quality prints from Climbing the Seven Summits at the Kalakora Gallery! http://www.kalakora.com/

Extended interview on the REI Blog

Mike Hamill — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:45:10 +0000

Here’s an extended interview on the REI blog by journalist Terry Wood: //www.rei.com/share/rei-blog/2012/10/climbing-7-summits.html

Bradford Washburn’s West Buttress Logbook

Mike Hamill — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:27:05 +0000

Denali climbers, you might be interested in this one: http://www.topworldbooks.com/detail.aspx?s=22852 Bradford Washburn’s logbook from his historic first ascent.