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Here we go

If you have ever sponsored me, ever bought one of my t-shirts, ever attented one of my taco night fundraisers, or just patted me on the back and wished me good luck…I send to you the most sincere thank you.   Today I leave base camp of Everest and every step I take is finally

Team Prepares

We are on a 48 hour countdown.  This means leaving Base Camp for the big trek to the foothill, then it’s on.  All in all, it’s a 5-7 day climb.  Team is very ready, weather is about to be in our favor.   We are kicking around a summit attempt of May 21/22.   Please

ipadio: Team Jordan's Phlog – 17th phonecast

ipadio: Team Jordan's Phlog – 15th phonecast

Down time and working with technology

Here are a few notes from the team about what goes on when they are not climbing. The off days around here have not been what we expected.  Some of us have our feet up spending hours a day reading and writing and some of us are working on keeping our technology working.  Either way,

ipadio: Team Jordan's Phlog – 14th phonecast

ipadio: Team Jordan's Phlog – 12th phonecast

ipadio: Team Jordan's Phlog – 10th phonecast

Himalaya update

It’s surreal sometimes to think we are walking in the footsteps of the legends that first attempted or climbed this Qomolungma, as it’s known here in China. The days are spent continuously organizing, planning for the next move…. and for Jordan at least 2 hours of homework, mostly of the Algebra nature. Additionally, Jordan is managing the

ipadio: Team Jordan's Phlog – 9th phonecast

Jordan’s update at Chinese Basecamp