We have finally reached Everest Basecamp and after a few days of well-deserved rest, it is time to start our training in earnest. It’s hard to imagine a better place to put an edge on mountaineering skills that may have become a bit rusty and dull during time spent away from the mountains. The camp…
We fly from Kathmandu to the small mountain village of Lukla. The airstrip we are aiming for is canted upward at a disturbing angle and ends abruptly in a cliff wall that rises several thousand feet above the village. It’s a one shot deal and the pilot and aircraft must perform perfectly. We have officially…
It’s been 3 years since I’ve been to Nepal. Stepping off the plane in Kathmandu the place comes back in an avalanche of forgotten senses. The tropical heat soaks in as the traffic flies by on both sides of the taxi with horns blaring. The smog is so thick that the mountains surrounding the valley…
We are sharing with you an adventure that InterWest is involved in sponsoring.…the climb and decent of Mt. Everest. Our CEO, Keith Schuler met Fred Alldredge, the captain of this expedition, through a mutual love of skiing. Over the next several months we will follow Fred’s climb and its progress, but more importantly will delve into…
InterWest Insurance Services, www.iwins.com, proudly announces the acquisition of Placer Insurance Agency in Roseville, California, their 11th office location. Placer was founded in 1886 and specializes in commercial, surety bonds, employee benefits and personal insurance programs. InterWest is a leading locally owned, regional insurance brokerage headquartered in Sacramento with 340 employees and nationwide capabilities. The two firms…
The following employees were identified by their co-workers as having demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their clients, workmates as well as their community. This partnership between work and giving back makes them stand out for their invaluable contributions. Cheryl Trusler Doug Cortinas Ericka Evans Jody Wemple Lena Lico Mary Bowling Mary Roberts Michelle Channing…