Everest climbers beginning their climbs
The Everest season is officially underway with teams congregating in Kathmandu. Some teams have started the trek to base camp while others are putting the final touches on gear prep in town. You can follow Mike Hamill's climb on the International Mountain Guides' Everest Blog: http://www.mountainguides.com
Aconcagua Season!
The climbing season on Aconcagua is in full swing! Guide Mike Hamill of Climbing the Seven Summits is set to leave for his 22nd and 23rd expeditions to the peak in a few days. Check out the new image from Aconcagua on Kalakora Gallery: http://www.kalakora.com/image-gallery.html
AAC Dinner: 50th Anniversary of Americans on Everest
The American Alpine Club is hosting a dinner to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Americans on Everest in San Francisco. This event will be held on February 23rd, 2013. For more information go to: http://www.americanalpineclub.org/p/american-alpine-club-to-host-50th-anniversary-of-americans-on-mount-everest-annual-benefit-dinner-press-release
Extended interview on the REI Blog
Here's an extended interview on the REI blog by journalist Terry Wood: 
//www.rei.com/share/rei-blog/2012/10/climbing-7-summits.html
Manaslu, the world's 8th tallest mountain
Mike and team will begin their trek in to Manaslu base camp tomorrow. After a week of trekking they will begin the month long climb on the North East Face. Wish them luck and good weather!
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. 
Team in Pheriche
Mike and the team are now in Pheriche, more than halfway up the Khumbu Valley en route to Everest base camp. The team is doing well and feeling healthy. They did an acclimatization hike today and will move to Lobuche base camp tomorrow for 3 nights before trekking in to Everest base camp.
Upcoming Expeditions
Upcoming Expeditions lead by guide, author, and host of ClimbingtheSevenSummits.com, Mike Hamill:
Mt. Everest:
late March – June 1
Denali:
June
Elbrus:
July
Cho Oyu:
Vinson Massif:
Late November through early December
Aconcagua:
Thanks Crossfit Burien!
I'd like to say thanks to Crossfit Burien and Joe Byers for helping me get fit for my upcoming Everest expedition. The climb should be a piece of cake after those workouts!
http://www.crossfitburien.com/
-Mike