Tag Archives: Hat Trick of the Americas

Tajumulco Photo Gallery

Posted on January 21, 2011 by TA Loeffler

A collection of some of my favourite images from our volcano climbs in Guatemala and Tajumulco, the highest point of both Guatemala and Central America.

Posted in Photo Gallery, Tajumulco | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Hat Trick of the Americas Redux

Posted on January 9, 2011 by TA Loeffler

Three summits. Four and a half years almost to the day. Nearly 25,000 meters of elevation gain. Mountains of learning in each step. Summiting North America June 26, 2005   The alarm went at 6. All quiet outside. A good … Continue reading →

Posted in Aconcagua, Denali, Tajumulco | Tagged , | 2 Comments

She Shoots, She Scores!

Posted on December 31, 2010 by TA Loeffler

She shoots, she scores! The Hat Trick of the Americas is complete.  Starting with the top of North America in June of 2005, the top of South America in 2006 and finishing on top of Central America in 2010, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Tajumulco | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Climbing Volcan Santa Maria

Posted on December 27, 2010 by TA Loeffler

After explaining Boxing Day to our traveling companions over breakfast, we packed up and headed south of Xela to the trailhead for Santa Maria.  This 3772 meter volcano towers over Xela and is often climbed by locals who ascend it … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Tajumulco | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

It’s Not About the Date

Posted on December 3, 2010 by TA Loeffler

It’s not about the date. Or the presents. Or the food. Or the traditions. So then, what is this “day” we call Christmas all about? That’s the question I’m trying to answer as my family and I are celebrating “Christmas” … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Tajumulco | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Wanted: Hat Options for the Hat Trick of the Americas

Posted on November 24, 2010 by TA Loeffler

G’Day, The countdown to the Hat Trick of the Americas has begun and there is one critical decision left to be answered? Which hat should I wear for the climb? Which hat will be called to service on the volcano … Continue reading →

Posted in Tajumulco | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Nose to the Grindstone

Posted on November 21, 2010 by TA Loeffler

Buenos Domingo, Marian and I are stepping up both our physical training and our Spanish language training in the weeks leading up to our departure for Guatemala and Tajumulco. It’s time to put our noses to the grindstone! We’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in Tajumulco | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Congratulations to Team Canada

Posted on November 13, 2010 by TA Loeffler

An amazing evening of hockey in front of a sell out crowd in St. John’s. A night not soon forgotten! Team Canada wins the Four Nations Cup in overtime over Team USA.

Posted in Tajumulco | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Barefoot Ascent of PEI’s Highest Point

Posted on November 12, 2010 by TA Loeffler

A few weeks back-well rather a month or so ago, Jane Macgrath and I had a grand hike and talk up and around Signal Hill. It was great to reconnect and share stories and adventures from the academe. We got … Continue reading →

Posted in Tajumulco | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Lessons in Seeing

Posted on November 8, 2010 by TA Loeffler

How do I find the words to describe a week that spanned from the stunningly deep silence of canyon wanderings to the vibrant, almost abusive, cacophonous stimulation of Las Vegas? From a gentle dawning light of day dancing on ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Tajumulco | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Hat Trick of the Americas: Volcán Tajumulco (4220m)

Posted on October 24, 2010 by TA Loeffler

What is TA climbing next? I had many more clues planned…like this one: and this one: But alas and congrats, the great mystery of what I am climbing next has been solved by MC and Carla. They deciphered the clues: … Continue reading →

Posted in Tajumulco | Tagged , | 7 Comments