2 Expeditions, 2 Summits on Aconcagua!
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!
Permits on Aconcagua
Permits on Aconcagua
Permits are required to hike and climb within Aconcagua Provincial Park. Please note that these prices change annually and vary depending on where you are coming from, but they usually range from $600 to $800 USD. There are often windows when climbers can purchase an early-bird permit at a reduced cost. If you want more information on climbing Aconcagua and how and when to secure your climbing permits, fill out the inquiry form below to contact our team.
Aconcagua Inquiry Form
Aconcagua Season!
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
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 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!
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
Here's an extended interview on the REI blog by journalist Terry Wood: 
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Bradford Washburn's West Buttress Logbook
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. 
Mike Hamill of Climbing the Seven Summits interviewed by the Valley News
Check out the article about climbing the Seven Summits in New Hampshires's Valley News: http://www.vnews.com/08132012/9724952.htm
"Climbing the Seven Summits" reviewed in the Seattle Times
Check out the great article by Terry Wood in the October,
8th edition of the Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.com/html/entertainment/2019354884_sevensummits08.html