▪ 2022: Summited Mt. Amadablam (6814 m, south route) in Nepal. Led by Jangbu Sherpa from White Himalayan Adventures. First climbers to ever climb in June.
▪ 2018: Summitted Mt. Elbrus (5642 m) in Russia with Adventure Alternative. Led by Sasha Lebedev. This involved maneuvering on ice steep slopes in windy conditions.
▪ 2017: Seattle Glacier School - Mt Rainier Expedition to Learn Glacier Travel, Rescue & Ice Climbing Skills. Led by Daniel Mazur from Summit Climb.
▪ 2016: Summited Mt. Island Peak (6189 m) in Nepal. Led by 20th Everest summiteer Jangbu Sherpa from Summit Climb. This involved maneuvering through several ladder glacier crevasses, ice pinnacles and steep slopes in an extremely cold environment.
▪ 2016: Backpacking Georgia line to Fontana lakes in Appalachian trail-segments 6 days (average 17 miles/day) carrying a 45-50 lbs backpack.
▪ 1995-present: Hiking/backpacking Montes de León y Asturias (2150 m) several years.
https://www.himalayandatabase.com/2022 Season Lists/2022 Spring A1.html
Here is a short video of the 2022-Ama Dablam Expedition with unique history facts about this Mountain:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DaRVyMRJ8w
Arriving in Lukla, the gateway to our long trek ahead.
Standing with Jangbu, gathering strength for the challenges that lay ahead.
Entering the sacred giant Mani Wall within Sagarmatha National Park.
First glimpse of Island Peak (center) with Lhotse towering on the top left.
Jangbu securing the ladder to scale the Imja Glacier.
Climbing the Imja Glacier on Island Peak, using a ladder for support.
Right after summiting, a fog began to roll in as I called my mum.
Panoramic viewpoint of Mount Everest from Namche Bazaar.
Ascending the Imja Glacier with the aid of fixed ropes.
Jangbu and I waiting for Erik before tackling the final steep ascent to the summit.
Heading for the summit of Island Peak, pausing to wait for Erik who is behind me. Amadablam stands majestically in view on the top right.
On Island Peak, Jangbu is securing the rope while Erik, dressed in a yellow suit, stands nearby.
Standing together with Jangbu at the summit of Island Peak.