News

Welcome to my news page.  Here is where I list updates on expeditions, sponsors and notable events that I'm involved in.


27-Feb-2013

Return to K2

The drum beat of the Mountains are calling me once again and the rhythm is picking up as if it were the sweet sound of thunder. Once again I set my sights back to.. read more


05-Feb-2013

2012: A year in review

2012 was a mixture of highs and lows and at times saturated with tribulation. I was grateful to have been a keynote speaker for 18 speaking engagements. 14 of th.. read more


20-May-2012

Sponsor Announcement

I would like to welcome Remax, Fort McMurray as our latest Sponsor and partner in the up coming expedition to Broad Peak and K2. Together I look forward to taking yo.. read more


19-May-2012

2nd Breakfast Television appearance – May 25th at 7:10am

Join me once again on May 25th at 7:10 am for a live interview on Citytv’s Breakfast Television in Edmonton, Alberta with Ryan Jespersen as he and I share with .. read more


18-May-2012

Exciting New Technology

For the first time ever, track my position on the mountain! Technology keeps evolving every year and I am excited to be integrating some of that cutting edge te.. read more


30-Apr-2012

Major Sponsor Announcement

With much excitement I am proud to announce the partnership of Finning (Canada) as the major sponsor for the upcoming 2012 Broad Peak & K2 Expeditions. I look fo.. read more


29-Apr-2012

2012 Expedition Update

The logistics for the Broad Peak (/app-expeditions/broad-peak) and K2 (/app-expeditions/k2-2012) expedition is moving full steam ahead and picking up speed. My flight.. read more


27-Apr-2012

New video added - Citytv appearance

For those of you who missed it, here's the live interview that I did with Ryan Jespersen on April 9th on Citytv’s Breakfast Television in Edmonton. Addi.. read more


02-Apr-2012

Breakfast Television appearance - April 9th at 7:10am

Join me on April 9th at 7:10 am for a live interview on Citytv’s Breakfast Television in Edmonton, Alberta with RYAN JESPERSEN as he and I share with you, stories f.. read more


22-Jan-2012

2012 Expedition Announcement!

This year, it’s going to be exciting. I will be attempting another two 8,000 meter peaks, back to back. One is Broad Peak, the twelfth highest in the world and .. read more


31-Oct-2011

Two back-to-back 8000 meter summits!

The litmus test of mountaineers is to climb an 8,000 meter peak and add that important accomplishment to their climbing resume. If he or she is successful, they can o.. read more


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