A video commentary from Ashely Crandall, one of our soldiers on the upcoming Soldiers to the Summit Expedition, during our training climb in July...
July 2010
MVX goes to Mexico...climb a mountain, raft a river, rappel into the jungle and participate in a "Dinner in the Dark". A 7 day adventure in February, 2011 (over Presidents Day weekend). An amazing way to experience Mexico. All the details can be found on the Mexico Adventure page.
Soldiers To The Summit documentary trailer
June 2010
Our annual MVX training climb was a blast! Folks flew in from various parts of the country to join us in Aspen...spending the weekend ascending Mt Sopris just outside of town. Great fun and a huge success.
Many of the folks on this year's Grand Kilimanjaro Expedition in August are "climbin for a cause". The group is coming together to climb Kili to raise money for a wonderful organization called "Kids Escaping Drugs". A worthwhile non profit based out of Buffalo, NY that, as the name implies...helps young people kick the badness.
May 2010
The annual MVX training climb will take place in Aspen this year. It is a weekend of friends, fellowship, trekking and chat. The initial meeting will take place in Aspen on Friday, June 4th. We will be climbing a local 14er on Saturday with some casual hiking on Sunday the 6th. Very relaxed and fun. Open to all past and future MVX clients. Contact Jeff for more details.
Sponsor A Wounded Warrior! We are presenting opportunities for select corporate groups to sponsor one of our soldiers for the Soldiers To The Summit adventure this October.
Sponsor Opportunities
Great challenges deserve great publicity. The Soldiers to the Summit Himalayan Expedition is an exciting candidate for media attention. Clearly not a mere publicity stunt, this climb offers a compelling story about true heroes trying to better themselves and fellow injured soldiers.
A documentary film team will accompany the SSHE, either for national network coverage or a film. Michael Brown, who produced the award-winning film “Farther Than The Eye Can See” (21 international film festival awards; named by Men’s Journal as one of the Twenty Best Adventure DVDs of all time) about the Erik’s Everest climb, has himself climbed Everest four times and operates Serac Adventure Films (http://www.seracfilms.com) and has won numerous awards including 3 Emmys. Imbedded with the film team will be five active Marines who are learning the craft.`1 SSHE will also include a professional still photographer and a writer who can provide images and articles to media and sponsors. We are actively working with one major national publication for an extensive feature story. During the expedition, we will update the web site with blog posts to keep people at home involved.
Presenting Sponsor: $150,000
Summit Sponsor: $50,000
Base Camp Sponsor: $25,000
Sponsor an Injured Soldier: $10,000
Film Sponsor: $250,000
Support Trekkers: $15,000
march 2010
Lobuche...20,075ft. This is the magnificent peak in Nepal where Jeff will be guiding 10 wounded US soldiers this October. The Soldiers To The Summit Himalayan Expedition will be our biggest project of the year. More details coming very soon.
The launch of 14er Fitness Training is here. We are now offering Colorado 14er training and conditioning programs to all of our MVX clients. This is an opportunity for past, present and future MVX clients to join us on training climbs around our Colorado Rocky Mountains.
February 2010
Interview on Good Morning Vail 2/25/10
A unique opportunity to hear Jeff speak "locally"...free and open to the public. Jeff will be the featured speaker at the Vail Symposium on Thursday, February 25th. Details can be found on the Vail Symposium website.
An article written in the Vail Daily about Jeff's upcoming speaking event there.
January 2010
Read Jeff's story in Olympic Gold Medalist, Nikki Stone’s book “When Turtles Fly”, 25% of proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. The book can be purchased here on Amazon's site.
Anyone that has read about the tragic earthquake in Haiti is well aware of the devastation that it caused. Families torn apart...infrastructure in shambles. At this point it appears that they are actually turning relief workers away simply due to lack of water and supplies to take care of the victims, much less the volunteer workers. So what can we do? Donate. The most reliable resource out there has been and will always be the Red Cross. Please donate..even $10 would help. This website makes it easy...Red Cross.
The World TEAM Sports Himalayan Expedition is ready for launch this Fall. Jeff will be leading a 40 person team that will consist of 12 US soldiers that were wounded in Iraq or Afghanastan. The objective will be climb Nepal's Lobuche Peak (20,200 ft), situated in the Khumbu region in the shadow of Mt Everest. Also on the team will be Jeff's long time climbing buddy Erik Weihenmayer and several other members of the historic 2001 Everest team. As the team gets closer to the September departure there will surely be much media interest and excitement. Stay tuned for this monumental adventure.
Jeff is appointed as a faculty member for the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants.
november 2009
Excited to be heading to Mexico...and not for umbrella drinks on the beach...much better. Erik Weihenmayer will join Jeff in guiding a group of blind and visually impaired teens and young adults up Iztaccihuatl (Ixta), one of the grand volcanoes looking over the capitol city. They will be teaming up with Global Explorers out of Ft Collins. More details found on the MV blog.
September 2009
Off to the land of "Gross National Happiness"...Bhutan
We are super excited about our upcoming journey to the Himalayas hidden jewel. Follow along on our trek through one of the most isolated regions in the world on our Bhutan Dispatch page beginning October 3rd. Then join us next year for your chance to trek through one of the last remaining treasures of adventure.
Jeff to guide Everest Basecamp Trek, September 2010!
MVX is now able to confirm that we will be collaborating with Serac Adventure Film School for next year's Everest Basecamp Adventure Film School. This wonderful opportunity is open to both aspiring film makers as well as standard trekkers. Check out the details on our EBC trek.
AUGUST 2009
Off to Tanzania...
It's that time of year! Time to head back to the "mother land" with a group of adventurous souls. You can follow our daily dispatches here beginning on August 16th. Once you are on the page you can sign up for "dispatch alerts". We are looking forward to another exciting journey up Africa's highest, Kilimanjaro.
July 2009
Off to Peru...
We are headed to the land of Inca with 21 friends on one of our most popular adventures...the Super Inca/Machu Picchu Trek. Although satellite phones won't work in the deep Andes, we will be posting as many dispatches from the field as is technologically feasible. Follow along here.
"La vida es sobre el viaje"!
June 2009
Jeff has been selected as a Member of New York City's prestigious Explorers Club. A wonderful honor to be a part of a group with the likes of Edmund Hillary, Robert Perry, Chuck Yeager, Neil Armstrong, Jane Goodall, etc.
May 2009
We are excited to announce that we are now collaborating with Franklin-Covey (FC) in bringing their patented Everest Training Module to our Breakout Session offerings. Jeff will now be facilitating Breakout Sessions applying the FC "Everest Leadership Program" which includes their best selling Everest Leadership video and curriculum. Many of the details can be found on our Franklin-Covey Everest Training page.
2009 Training Hike is set. Any and all are invited to join our MountainVision 14er climb on June 28th. This is our annual gathering of upcoming trip clients that wish to get together for a day long hike, discuss gear, medical topics and logistics related to each respective trip. This day also provides a great opportunity to "meet and greet" many of the folks that are sharing in an upcoming adventure. Also open to the public and family/friends of existing clients. Details to follow. Contact us if you are interested in joining.
The new MVX video is up and running:
April 2009
The "Project MountainVision Foundation" is up and running! We are thrilled to announce that our new non-profit foundation is now a part of the MountainVision world. Starting in the Fall of 2009, 1% of all of MVX fees will now be used for designated projects at all of our international destinations. Some of our projects include school construction in Peru, educational supplies in Tanzania and medical clinic assistance in Bhutan. Read more about our Foundation here.
Listen to Jeff's radio interview on Telluride Insider in anticipation of a series of events in Telluride.
Blindsight screening in Telluride, CO 2/5/09, 8pm at the Nugget Theatre. The Blindsight screening will be part of a 2 day community event in support of the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program.
January 2009
Back from a successful climb of South America's highest mountain, Aconcagua.
Check out Searc Adventure Film School student Alex Williams' documentary film, A Travelers Footprint, featuring Jeff and our Super Inca Trail Trek.
December 2008
Departing for Aconcagua Expedition. Jeff and the team will be attempting to summit the highest mountain in South America from an isolated route on the north side of the mountain, avoiding all of the crowds and trash of the Normal Route.
November 2008
Blindsight to screen for the International Film Festival on the CU Campus. November 13, 7pm in Munzinger Auditorium.
October 2008
MountainVision website to get a facelift. Rollout of new website should happen around the first week of December. Stay tuned.
September 2008
Jeff and MountainVision featured in cover story for MPI Magazine (Meeting Professionals International).
Jeff to introduce Blindsight at the University of Colorado's International Film Series. The film will be shown in Muenzinger Auditorium on the CU campus at 7pm on November 13th. Contact us for more info on the screening. Click here for the Blindsight trailer.
Adventure Film School...Peru style. We are off to experience the wonders of Peru on Oct 1st, this time collaborating with Serac Adventure Films for the 2nd annual Adventure Film School. Follow along with our journey with our Daily Trip Dispatches.
Bhutan is here! We are now accepting applications for the trip of a lifetime. Information is now listed on our 2009 trek to the magical kingdom of Bhutan. Check it out.
Jeff's Real Deal team takes 2nd in annual adventure race! Check out the Denver Post article. Also check out Jeff's blog on the race.
June 2008
We are excited to announce that we will be adding another trip to our list of adventures...more info to come soon! Trekking through the magical kingdom of Bhutan
Check out this month's Outside Magazine to read the full article on last years Adventure Film School on Kilimanjaro or click here.
Also view the 3 films that were made during the School on the Outside Online page.
Join us for the next Adventure Film School in October 2008 on the Ankoscocha Trail in Peru...either as a film student or trekker.
Blindsight to screen at Boulder Theatre on June 10th and 11th.
May 2008
Jeff and Erik will appear on The Early Show, CBS's national morning show on Thursday May 15th. The two taped a segment that will promote the new documentary Blindsight.
Jeff will be returning home to Roanoke, VA on May 4th for a one night special screening of Blindsight at the Grandin Theatre.
Jeff has agreed to participate in The Real Deal Adventure Race. This is a premier 2 day adventure race through the mountains of Colorado. Details can be found here.
March 2008
Jeff has 'upgraded' speaker representation for 2008. We are proud to now be affiliated with one of the top management agencies in the country, The Agency Speakers.
Aconcagua Newsflash! We are excited that our good friends at Aventuras Patagonicas (AP) have agreed to give our clients a one time low fee for climbing the highest mountain in South America, Aconcagua. This once in a lifetime offer to climb Aconcagua with the absolute best outfitter on the mountain is not to be missed. Details of the climb can be found on the AP website.Our fee is significantly lower than what is offered to the general public. Act quickly, as spots will fill soon!
Jeff's op-ed piece on the conflict in Tibet appears in Boulder's Daily Camera. Read it here. Jeff also comments on the Tibet situation in the MountainVision Blog.
Jeff and the MountainVision brand have officially been hired on as consultant and spokesperson for Nippon Travel Agency, Japan's largest and most successful travel agency. We will be working closely with Nippon Travel in the development of their new adventure travel division.
Jeff and Bill's climb of Kilimanjaro was covered by Good Morning America on December 26th. If you missed the original airing, check it out here Good Morning America.
November 2007
2nd annual Serac Adventure Film School is set for Peru, October 2008. We are excited to be collaborating with Michael, Ryan and the rest of the Serac Adventure Film team to offer aspiring film makers the opportunity to journey into the heart of Peru and learn from the best mountain filmmaker in the world along the way. Check out the Serac website for more details.
The inaugural Serac Adventure Film School is now in the books. Check the Serac site for a recap of the adventure. Four films were made from our journey up Kilimanjaro all of which will be viewable on the Outside Magazine Online site within the next month as well as submission into some notable film festivals around the country. Stay tuned.
September 2007
Collaboration with Serac Adventure Films for our Kilimanjaro Fall 2007 Expedition.
We are working with Serac Adventure Films in creating the first ever Adventure Film School. This will be an exciting addition to our cast of adventurers. Also we have a writer from Outside Magazine that will be reporting on the Film School for an upcoming article in the mag.
Another component to this trip is the participation of a gentleman named Bill Barkeley. Bill was born with Usher Syndrome, so he has very limited vision as well as greatly diminished hearing. He is also a very driven man with loads of determination. Our lines of communication will be aided by a microphone that Jeff will be speaking into and will be sent back to Bills hearing devices using Bluetooth technology. Bill has created quite a buzz concerning this challenge and it appears the entire state of Michigan is pulling for him.
