Archive for June, 2008

Jordan Dedicates Climb to Late Uncle Tony Romero

On the approach to high camp 17,000 Jordan stopped me in my tracks and told me (dad) that if he succeeds on this climb, he will dedicate the climb to his late Uncle Tony Romero. Two days later from the summit, he tells us on camera “I’d like to dedicate this climb-the highest peak in North America- to my late

Jordan Summits Denali 20,320'

It’s in the books. Jordan and the rest of the team has just returned from base camp and flown back to Talkeetna. Many apologies for not much communication. We had no means to communicate. Jordan has astounded everyone on the mountain with his strength, determination and skills. Denali was out of this world. We will

Today is the day

I just sent a post from my phone, so pardon if it comes twice. Working out all the kinks. We will send posts from mobile phone as best we can. Be patient, we WILL do our best. Dark/gloomy again here in Anchorage. We now start the drive from Anchorage to Talkeetna. Then a bush plane

The Team Arrives in Alaska

Travel from Big Bear to LAX to Anchorage was flawless. Our good buddies (Christian, Melissa and Halle) and Los Angeles shuttle and accomodations team met us on the curb, and grabbed our truck and saw us off. The gal at Alaska Air tried to hassle us for our huge back packs and sleds thet were

Jordan Graces Cover of Adventure World Magazine

His first magazine cover at age 11. This is getting nutty. It’s the 3rd edition of this hot new Adventure/Multisport Magazine based here in the U.S. It’s a GreenZine, that means it’s an online magazine, no printing,…and that is good for the environment says Jordan. www.adventureworldmagazine.com Hop on there, and buy a cheap subscription, and

Jordan Addresses his Elementary school, bids farewell.

The principal of Jordan’s school, Kevin Amburgey, invited Jordan to present to his whole school. At the end of the school year, they have a motivating speaker present to the school. This year, they picked Jordan. In his sports coat and on the stage, Jordan did two 30 minute presentations and brough the roof down.