Everest – Ruben Salinas

Summitting Mt. Everest

I have dreamed of climbing Mt. Everest since 2007, when I first heard a professional speaker share her story of summitting it.

Follow The Journey

I’ll share our progress towards summiting the highest mountain in the world via Instagram. You can also follow our team’s progress in real-time through our GPS transceiver below!

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Ascending Mount Everest isn’t just about conquer

Training in the Khumbu icefall for an Everest expe $Training in the Khumbu icefall for an Everest expedition involves rigorous preparation and adaptation to the ever-changing terrain. As climbers navigate through the labyrinth of towering ice seracs and crevasses, they must constantly assess the dynamic nature of the icefall, particularly its stark contrast between day and night. During the day, the icefall resonates with the echoes of shifting ice blocks and cascading avalanches, while at night, an eerie stillness settles in, punctuated only by the occasional crackle of fracturing ice under the moon’s glow. Mastery of these conditions is crucial for climbers venturing into the heart of the world’s highest mountain range. El entrenamiento en el glaciar Khumbu para una expedición al Everest implica una preparación rigurosa y una adaptación constante al terreno en constante cambio. Mientras los escaladores navegan por el laberinto de altos seracs de hielo y grietas, deben evaluar constantemente la naturaleza dinámica del glaciar, especialmente su marcado contraste entre el día y la noche. Durante el día, el glaciar resuena con los ecos de los bloques de hielo que se desplazan y las avalanchas que se desencadenan, mientras que por la noche, una extraña quietud se instala, interrumpida solo por el crujido ocasional del hielo fracturado bajo el brillo de la luna. Dominar estas condiciones es crucial para los escaladores que se aventuran en el corazón de la cordillera más alta del mundo. . . . . . #khumbuicefall #everest #mteverest #mexicanosenlacima #mountaineering #iceclimbing$

The traditional Sherpa Puja ceremony is a sacred r

The Khumbu Icefall, situated on the Nepali slopes

With my friend Mr. Tshering Tenzing Sherpa, Base C

Celebrating Earth Day from the breathtaking height

Successfully summited Lobuche Peak despite extreme

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Dacher Keltner, a prominent scientist in the study

My friend and IFMGA certified guide Edgar Parra @l

Embarking on a new adventure in 2025; I’ve set m

The Nepali Himalayas stand as a testament to natur

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