"Climbing the Seven Summits" reviewed in Action Asia Magazine

"If you have your sights set on the Seven Summits – the highest point on each continent – you can do no better in print than a copy of Climbing the Seven Summits by Mike hamill (the Mountaineers Books).

Peppered with tips on gear and technique, maps for the major routes and quotes from mountaineering’s greats, it is an excellent reference for those serious about an undertaking that has been achieved by only 350 people."

-Action Asia


Guide Profile- Mike Hamill

Finnish adventurer Atte Miettinen recently profiled guide and climbingthesevensummits.com host, Mike Hamill. Read the post here at: http://sevensummits.fi/blog/


Celebrating the summit

Summits on Everest

Mike Hamill's International Mountain Guides team on Mt. Everest summited on May 19th! Congratulations and job well done to all. The team is now back down safe and sound getting some much needed r + r. Celebrating the summit


Climbers moving from the South Summit to the Hillary Step on upper Everest

Everest Summit Bid Underway

The Summit Ridge of Mt. Everest
Climbers on the Summit Ridge of Mt. Everest (photo: Mike Hamill)

Mike Hamill's team left Camp 4 on the South Col of Everest at 8:30pm May 18th (Nepal Time) for the summit of Everest. The weather is good, but with forecasts of wind picking up in the next 24 hours. Many other climbers on the mountain are taking advantage of this narrow weather window, so Mike's team left earlier than normal in an attempt to stay ahead of the crowds. Wish them luck, and you can follow their progress on the IMG site: mountainguides.com


Ready for Summit Bid

My Everest team just finished our Camp 3 rotations to acclimate on the upper mountain and are now in base camp, resting, eating, and watching the weather for a window to let us attempt the summit. New snowfall has temporarily slowed the route-fixing above the South Col but has hopefully made the route better for climbing. You can follow our expedition with updates on the IMG site: mountainguides.com

-Mike