Willie & Reagan shared:
- Photos and videos from his epic adventures over the last 20 years on Mount Everest!
- The importance of the journey vs. summit tunnel vision
- Mental and physical preparation and how to set micro-goals
- Learning the ropes for climbing Everest, like ice climbing and general mountaineering
- What makes the Wasatch Range and Mount Baker great training grounds for Everest
- Gaining field experience in Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua and Ecuador
- How to manage and avoid the crowds on Everest
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to climb Everest the right way, now is your chance to find out from the IFMGA Mountain Guide with three decades of extreme adventuring experience. In this free webinar recording, you’ll get a window into Willie’s first hand experiences with Everest, and hear from his long-time client who summited in 2017. This is a unique opportunity to hear from a guide who is passionate about protecting Everest and the local community through sustainable adventuring.
During the hour, Willie talked about how to manage the crowds and set the right expectations, focusing on embracing the journey and avoiding summit tunnel vision. His client, Reagan Rick, shared his experiences, from training in Ecuador and the US to summiting the famous peak. If you want to know more about what the sustainable future of Mount Everest looks like, Willie discussed the changes he’s seen happen and what he’s doing to honor and protect this world-famous climbing destination.
There’s no denying Mount Everest’s popularity, but if you tune into Willie’s presentation, you’ll see why there’s still magic in this majestic mountain. Check out this free webinar recording and find out what it takes to climb Everest from the guide who’s stood on the summit over a dozen times. From choosing the right training ground to setting micro-goals, learn how you can do your homework and prepare for an adventure like this.
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Having earned his place amongst the world’s mountaineering elite, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone with a Himalayan climbing resume as impressive as Willie Benegas’. Among his accomplishments, Wille has summited Mount Everest an astonishing 13 times. A fully certified IFMGA Mountain Guide, AMGA Ski Mountaineering Guide, and co-owner of Benegas Brothers Expeditions, Wille has led over 20 Himalayan expeditions, has earned Climbing Magazine’s Golden Piton Award, and has also set speed records in Africa on Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Kenya.
Longtime client of Willie Benegas, Reagan Rick knows what it takes to prepare for and climb Mt. Everest. He summited the mountain in 2017. From his basic training in Florida to technical training on several different trips — from Ecuador to the North Cascades and Wasatch Mountains — Reagan has been able to go from being over his head in Denali to standing on the top of Everest successfully. Now he’s an avid alpine climber that has adventured all over the world.
