• EVEREST SOUTH 2009- Only 3 spots left!

• EVEREST ALTITUDE TRAINING- Aconcagua. This past year successful Everest summits by various climbers including two Peak Freak members, made a trip to Aconcagua pre-Everest. This is a non-technical peak offering excellent altitude adjustment prior to an Everest bid.  Acclimatization can stay with you two to three weeks after climbing making this trip an excellent pre-Everest card to put your pocket. For more....

• NEW..ELBRUS...Climb and Ski summer of 2009. Russia -one of the 7 summits! 

• Mt. Pumori and Everest Training climb 08':  FULL- waitlist  closed.

• TIBET Officially re-opens doors June 26. Still no news on the climbing permit situation.

• First Saudi Climbs Everest Farouq Alzouman  TV interview

• EVEREST 2008 Photo Gallery Up -check it out!

• NEW... Lhotse Expedition spring 2009'- Fourth highest mountain in the world!!!

• MOUNT EVEREST 2008 EXPEDITION DEBRIEF by Tim Rippel now posted.

•   Mt. Everest Base Camp/Kala Pattar and Pumori Base Camp- 3 in one trek Oct.2, 2008. full 

• ISLAND PEAK: Add a couple hundred dollars and an ice axe and harness and try a summit push of your own on Island Peak- Same date: Oct 4, 2009- acclimatize in the comforts of Peak Freak Pumori Base Camp and learn the ropes before heading up.

• Kilimanjaro climb and optional African Safari- Dec. 27, 2008 -January 09 -Urgent! Airfare is starting to book up for the New Years climb. Don't miss out!

EVEREST SUMMIT SUCCESS- 13 total- read about it here!

EVEREST 2008 GREEN THEME- Eco Alternatives- Peak Freak's leading the way!...more here.

CHINESE CLOSING EVEREST NORTH SIDE:  MT. EVEREST North Side expeditions are being told Everest is closed  till after May 10. Unfortunate for some expeditions to have this news dropped on them one week prior to the onset of the climbing season.  It was not really an unexpected announcement. To us it was  just never clear what their intentions were. Last year they suggested they might and then promised not to, and now this. They are currently pressuring Nepal to also close the south side to make sure no one stands on top of Everest during their torch Olympic torch relay with a sign saying "Free Tibet"  More here...  

 ACONCAGUA:  Next expedition:  Feb. 6, 2009 - Details

The highest mountain in the Americas and one of the world's 7 summits.

The summit is just 12 kilometers from the Chilean border. This expedition begins and ends in the City of Mendoza, Argentina. The city of Mendoza is a charming town with pleasant wide avenues, boulevards and parks. It is also the wine capital of Argentina and February is wine festival time. Say no more.  We are having fun! - Tim and Becky.....more..    

Peak Freak climbers will have the best on Everest this spring by using the new TOPOUT masks. It is our intentions to offer our team members only the best that there is.  For more information the developments of this new technology please read more here.  Breath and move faster and more efficiently on the mountain, tried and tested to be the best!. If there is better why wouldn't you? 

KILIMANJARO News Year climb a big success!   Jan. 13, 2008, Photo Jan Burks- age 64- from Nakusp BC getting a big congratulatory squeeze on the summit from Tim Rippel.

JOIN TIM FOR THE NEXT ONE!  New Years 2009' on top of Africa via the  Machame Route. More.....   

NEW-  Mt. Everest South sampler options now available for 2009.

Offering the opportunity to those wishing to test themselves on Everest without the hefty investment in time and finances required for a summit climb.

Option 2: Khumbu Ice Fall - Kala Pattar to Camp 1 and Camp 2. April 1 to - $10,000US

Option 3: Climb higher to Camp 3- April 1 to  $11,500US

Option 4: All inclusive Guided Summit Climb from Kathmandu $35,000US.

Option 5: Lhotse Expedition- NEW!  $12,500US 

AMA DABLAM -moving on over!  Global warming is to not be taken lightly when playing in the mountains. Taking risks that we feel we have little control over is not what Peak Freaks is about. We are moving our Everest training climb to another Himalayan peak.  We like it, you will like it, our sherpas and their families like it and your family will too. We have a 100% safety record and we intend to keep it that way. To read Tim's assessment on the need for change- read here:

• Eating for Everest:  Staying Nourished At Altitude

• Mountaineering while at high altitude is an immense physical and emotional challenge.  Mountain experiences can be strengthened by strong physical training, acclimatization to altitude, emotional preparedness, and careful choice of food and beverages during the months of pre-climb training and while at altitude.  Not only will food and fluids support your training program, but nutritious choices will support muscle repair and recovery following your ascent. Including a special section to present your questions to "Ask The Dietitian" valuable nutrition information for Everest climbers.

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• EVEREST NEWS! SURVIVING EVEREST- Important things all climbers need to know. Including a special section to present your questions. 

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