Hear Bill Borger's story of determination and perseverance
Watch the introduction to Bill Borger's journey"Bill Borger stands among the rarest of rare athletes in the world. Enduring pain and suffering at levels almost beyond comprehension - Bill is a world class adventurer both in water and on mountain. His story of perseverance against the odds in swimming the English Channel and climbing Mount Everest is unrivalled in my experience. His story will shock, move and inspire everyone!"
- W. Brett Wilson
"The presentation was excellent. I was awed by the shear perseverance and commitment involved. To accomplish one such feat in a life time is amazing to me, but two is just simply incredible.
I hope our paths cross again soon Bill.
Be well."
- Tom Lassu, President, Ledcor
"To fully appreciate Bill Borger's story of making an incredible dream an inspiring reality you have to hear him tell it. His style puts you beside him in the pond and then with him on the peak. After hearing Bill I was completely inspired to take my personal and professional journey up a notch."
- Brent Hesje, CEO Fountain Tire
"Bill proved to me that you can indeed do anything you set your mind on, irrespective of the anticipated or surprise challenges - I left feeling inspired, invincible and amazed!"
- Ashif Mawji, CEO of Upside Software Inc.
"I came away from Bill's story feeling like I was part of the journey - very inspirational!"
- Lee Rogers, President, Rogers Insurance Ltd.
After getting out ice climbing in the Rockies about 9 times this year I took a brief trip to Norway with Barry Blanchard for a chance to climb the famous ice climbs of there in both the areas of Rjukan and Eidfjord. Rjukan is incredible with short approaches and lots of multipitch climbs, the ice is good and the temperature bearable. Eidfjord was a little more serious with 1000 meter high ice falls, super unbearably cold temperatures especially with the wind, super exposed routes - but the ice left a lot to be desired as it was not well formed. As an aside, I can't remember being so cold in a very long time.
I did have the sharp end of the rope a lot on this trip to Norway so I am pleased with that. I will continue to ice climb in the rockies for the rest of this winter hoping to get out another dozen times to be highlighted with a first ascent near Golden planned for the end of March. After that I am looking forward to some big rock wall routes in the Baffin Island for July. Stay tuned for updates.
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