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Yosemite Summit 2009 Registration IS NOW OPEN!

August 11th, 2008

Yes! The time has come! Registration for Yosemite Summit is NOW OPEN! For details on the event check out the site, and when you are ready to apply, simply visit the registration page. Dear God, Please once again bring just the right eight guys to this event. You know who they are who need this [...]

Yosemite Summit 2009 Registraion Opens SOON!

August 3rd, 2008

Just want those who follow this site or subscribe to RSS to be the first to know that registration for Yosemite Summit 2009 will open August 10th and it is first deposit – first go! This event is expected to fill up again, so don’t miss out! ONLY EIGHT MEN can come with Karl on [...]

Yosemite Summit 2008 Report

June 5th, 2008

Don’t miss the video at the end, and click any picture for a larger view. It’s hard to believe the Yosemite Summit 2008 is over. It’s been several weeks, but it still feels like a part of me is still there in the Sierra Nevada. It’s been fun sorting through the 5000+ pictures we took [...]

IT IS HERE!

May 16th, 2008

Hard to believe, but Yosemite Summit has finally arrived! I am currently sitting on the floor at O’Hare International Airport awaiting to board my flight to Sacramento, California! I’m heading out a day early to shop for all the food, my wife was nice enough to plan the extensive shopping list and meal plans… Wow! [...]

WHAT TO BRING (and not bring)

March 20th, 2008

I have updated what to bring and NOT BRING to Yosemite Summit on the BRING page of the site. Be sure to work with your wife on the packing! There will be absolutely no blogging, webcasting, twittering, jotting or text messaging on this retreat! (and that includes me…. especially me!)

SCHEDULE UP-DATED

March 20th, 2008

The hiking schedule has been updated on the SCHEDULE page. Here is an overview of the three full days in Yosemite: Monday, May 19th, 2008 After breakfast we will drive into the Valley and start with Bridal Falls. Next, stop along the valley for introductory views of the Valley and a visit to the Yosemite [...]

PRAY for the SUMMITEERS!

March 19th, 2008

(Click image for larger viewing) Here is an overview of the guys God has brought together for this once-in-a-lifetime event. If you know any of us personally, we would appreciate your prayers for this event: That God would foster quick and deep fellowships That we would discover unity despite different backgrounds That we would be [...]

A No becomes a Wait and then a YES!

March 19th, 2008

It’s hard to believe, but two months from today I’ll be waking up in Yosemite with eight other guys who are seeking a refreshing time with the Lord. Our last “Summiteer” to join us is Lenny Corliss, a veteran children’s pastor from Scottsdale Worship Center in Phoenix, Arizonia. I met Lenny at iFest last summer [...]

SPOT OPENS UP FOR YOSEMITE SUMMIT!

March 2nd, 2008

One of our Summiteers ruptured his achilles tendon and is headed into 9 months of rehab. (ouch!) Seems the doctor doesn’t think hiking Yosemite is such a good idea. I’ve gone ahead and guaranteed him the first spot in Yosemite Summit 2009 – but that means we have ONE MORE SPOT OPEN for this May. [...]

Yosemite Summit is FULL!

January 23rd, 2008

Roped my last guy to come to Yosemite Summit! Praise the Lord! Yosemite Summit is now FULL! That’s right. Josh, Tom, Dave, Chip, John, Peter and now Kurt and headin’ with Karl to the greatest place on earth to worship where God’s majesty is on display like no where else! There will be a waiting [...]