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- almostEverest revisited
- As mentioned in the Classics Rock blog entry on the subject (http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/classic-tech/?p=124) almostEverest was a project in the early days of TechRepublic. TR Editors Michael Jackman and David Bard loaded up with the latest tech equipment and headed for the mountains in Nepal to see how...
- Tags: AlmostEverest
- Image galleries 2008-04-25
- The Bleeding Edge
- If TechRepublic editors David Bard and Mike Jackman run out of provisions on their almostEverest trek, they're liable to find some frozen food along the way. At least that's what cartoonist Peter Zale supposes. Peter Zale chronicles the almostEverest climb of TechRepublic editors Dave Bard and Mike Jackman. Zale is...
- Tags: Peter Zale, TechRepublic Editors, almostEverest, Mike Jackman, Bleeding Edge
- Technical articles 2000-04-19
Additional Resources
- Check out the almostEverest photo gallery
- Not to beat the almostEverest thing into the ground after yesterday's post about it, but digging around the content archives, I managed to find some screenshots that were taken during and in preparation for the trip. You can see these by checking out the almostEverest Revisted photo gallery. ...
- Tags: Trip, Photograph, John Sheesley
- Blog posts 2008-04-25
- An Internet Cafe on Everest? TechRepublic got there first.
- News.com has a report about an Internet cafe that has recently opened on Mt. Everest. China Mobile has opened a business office and provides Internet Access on Mount Qomolangma in Tibet. I just thought that this would be a good time to, in...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Tibet, China Mobile Ltd., Cafe, Internet, Blogging, John Sheesley
- Blog posts 2008-05-06
- Almost worthwhile: A follow-up to AlmostEverest
- Eight years ago, some people at TechRepublic decided it would neat to equip two TechRepublic editors Michael Jackman and David Bard with the most rugged of mobile equipment, and send them up Mount Everest to see what would happen. John Sheesley talks about the "AlmostEverest" project in this blog. ...
- Tags: Juice Box, Blogging, Advertising & Promotion, Wireless LANs, Internet, Marketing, Wireless, Toni Bowers
- Blog posts 2008-04-25
- April 2000: TechRepublic editors put the *almost* in almostEverest
- As TechRepublic closes in on its 10th Anniversary, it's interesting to look back and see where we've been. One of the most interesting places was Nepal in a project called almostEverest. The idea behind the project was to take two TechRepublic editors (Michael Jackman and David...
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Michael, Blogging, Internet, John Sheesley
- Blog posts 2008-04-24
- Hey, Trekkies: Here's news for you
- Become a TechRepublic Trekkie. Follow the adventures of TechRepublic editors Mike Jackman and David Bard as they journey to Imja Tse. Now you can receive news of the almostEverest trek right at your desktop.You know who you are. You slip online when no one’s looking, click straight to TechRepublic’s site,...
- Tags: Notebooks, Loraine Lawson, Imja Tse
- Technical articles 2000-04-12
- The Bleeding Edge
- Keeping your eye on the goal can be tough when you can't see it. But snowstorm or not, TechRepublic's Nepal team has plenty of technology to help them find out where they are—even if it seems like the middle of nowhere. Peter Zale chronicles the “almostEverest” climb of TechRepublic editors...
- Tags: INTERNET, Peter Zale, Bleeding Edge
- Technical articles 2000-04-26
- The Bleeding Edge
- TechRepublic editors David Bard and Mike Jackman have learned one important lesson on their Nepal trek: When you bet everything on your technology, sometimes you wind up in strange places. Peter Zale chronicles the “almostEverest” climb of TechRepublic editors Dave Bard and Mike Jackman. Zale is the creator of the...
- Tags: Peter Zale, TechRepublic Editors, Mike Jackman, Bleeding Edge
- Technical articles 2000-04-22
- The Bleeding Edge
- TechRepublic editors David Bard and Mike Jackman demonstrate that even mature editors can have fun with technology on the mountain. Next thing you know they'll be calling you from base camp to ask if your refrigerator is running. Peter Zale is chronicling the “almostEverest” climb of TechRepublic editors Dave Bard...
- Tags: Peter Zale, TechRepublic Editors, Bleeding Edge, Mike Jackman
- Technical articles 2000-04-13
- The Bleeding Edge
- Did TechRepublic editors Mike and Dave really go climbing in Nepal, or was it all a dream? Peter Zale presents one theory explaining how our Alpine climbers made it to 20,000 feet.Peter Zale chronicles the “almostEverest” climb of TechRepublic editors Dave Bard and Mike Jackman. Zale is the creator of...
- Tags: Peter Zale, TechRepublic Editors, Bleeding Edge
- Technical articles 2000-05-06
- Daily update: Struggle at 16,000 feet
- Bad weather and altitude sickness could signal the end of the climb for the almostEverest team. Will they be able to continue?4/21/00Loboche, NepalAll is not well with the almostEverest Team, folks. The weather systems are not typical for this time of year. We've had sleet and snow every afternoon for...
- Tags: Sales tools, David Bard, Nepal, cold calling, almostEverest team, Loboche, TrekMail
- Technical articles 2000-04-25
- The Bleeding Edge
- Peter Zale chronicles the journey of TechRepublic editors David Bard and Mike Jackman, on a climbing expedition to plant the TechRepublic flag on Imja Tse. Zale reveals at least one reason their expedition may take longer than originally planned. Peter Zale chronicles the “almostEverest” climb of TechRepublic editors Dave Bard...
- Tags: Peter Zale
- Technical articles 2000-04-15
- Daily update: From a guide's perspective
- In this bonus dispatch, Colorado Mountain School co-owner Bruce Andrews provides insight into the almostEverest expedition as seen through the eyes of a guide.4/19/00Loboche, NepalHello everyone from Loboche. This is Bruce Andrews from the Colorado Mountain School , checking in this evening with a quick update from a guide's perspective....
- Tags: Guest Contributor, Bruce Andrews, Colorado Mountain School, Loboche, expedition
- Technical articles 2000-04-24
- Daily update: The last hill's always the hardest
- Almost two weeks into their trek, the almostEverest climbers have discovered that Island Peak may not be summitable.4/19/00Loboche, NepalOkay folks. Not a great day. Not even a good day. I'm here, typing away, inside my tent with my sleeping bag pulled up around me.I awoke with stomach troubles and a...
- Tags: Sales tools, David Bard, last hill, hill, Island Peak, expedition, cold calling
- Technical articles 2000-04-24
- A Pilot in the freezer
- Can PalmPilots withstand the extremely cold temperature almostEverest trekkers Mike and Dave are likely to encounter on the mountain? Mike ran a little experiment to find out.Are PalmPilots able to stand up to the extreme temperatures Dave and I could face at the top of Imja Tse? That's what I...
- Tags: Handhelds, Michael Jackman, Palm Pilot, cold calling, freezer
- Technical articles 2000-04-20
- Mike's daily update: Live from Bangkok
- The almostEverest trekkers have made it to Bangkok! After chasing the sun west for 32 hours, Mike's ready for some R and R. But first he brings you Thai tales of hotel curses and meeting other IT trekkers.4/10/00Kathmandu, Nepal10:40 P.M. local time (12:55 P.M. EDT)Greetings from the almostEverest trekkers.I wanted...
- Tags: Modems, Food & Beverage, Michael Jackman, Bangkok, trekker, Kathmandu, local time, information technology
- Technical articles 2000-04-12
- Dave's daily update: Dave & Mike's Wild Ride through Kathmandu
- Masseuses. Hot exotic spices. Dodging cows in a taxi. The almostEverest trekkers have arrived in Kathmandu!4/10/00Kathmandu, Nepal8:30 P.M. local time (10:45 A.M EDT)Well, we made it. Mike and I landed at 12:30 P.M. local time (2:45 A.M. EDT). After more than 36 hours in the air and standing in lines...
- Tags: David Bard, Kathmandu, cow, Bangkok
- Technical articles 2000-04-12
- Back to school: Reply to a special e-mail from Cassie
- M.B.S. Elementary School student Cassie Beisel recently sent the almostEverest trekkers a high-altitude breathing tip she learned. Surprise, Cassie! Here's a reply just for you!As part of their almostEverest trek challenge, Mike and Dave are introducing school children to high-tech and high-altitude technology (see "Back to school: Dave and Mike's...
- Tags: Mike Jackman and David Bard, e-mail, Cassie Beisel
- Technical articles 2000-04-26
- Daily update: The rough road to Tangboche
- The climb to Tangboche was full of firsts for almostEverest trekker Dave. From yak meat dumplings to a spectacular view of Everest, Dave shares his new adventures.4/16/00Valley beneath Tangboche6:20 P.M. local time (8:35 A.M EDT)I'm sitting here outside the dining tent, staring at Kantega. Clouds are settling into the valley,...
- Tags: Engineering, David Bard, Tangboche, Everest, battery
- Technical articles 2000-04-19
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