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Jim Geiger – Top 20 Sacramento Coaches

September 22, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS Jim Geiger of Summit Leader Coaching on being recognized by Influence Digest as one of the Top 20 Coaches in Sacramento! https://influencedigest.com/coaching/top-coaches-sacramento-2021/?fbclid=IwAR1WdU4uiN-5SprL_ZIrJA-LBoL-kY47ZTTT4W6JMfc5SGyVHFlEdPX8Fl4

Climbing Mt. Everest – Lessons from Failure | Podcast

August 12, 2021

by The Brain People Podcast – Jim Geiger, shares lessons about mental toughness and leadership learned from his harrowing experiences on Mt. Everest.

Accidental Climber and the Journey to Mount Everest | Film Threat Podcast Live

August 10, 2020

by Chris Gore – Film Threat –  on August 10, 2020 Director Steven Oritt tells the harrowing tale of Jim Geiger, a 68-year-old from Sacramento,…

Interview with Jim Geiger – Record Everest Age Attempt

August 3, 2020

He never thought he would climb Everest, too expensive, plus he didn’t know if his age, nearing his late 60’s, would prevent him from even…

Accidental Climber

August 1, 2020

by Expedition News, Blumenfeld and Associates, Inc. on August 2020 – Volume Twenty-Six, Number Eight   Jim Geiger is the accidental climber with an impressively…

CBS 2’s Jaime Maggio talked with Geiger about his journey and the film’s inspirational message.

August 1, 2020

with CBS 2’s Jaime Maggio , on August 1st, 2020 “Accidental Climber” is a documentary set to be released August 11th, chronicling 68-year-old amateur mountaineer…

Saying Yes to Opportunities

June 17, 2020

Ilana Kristeva Interviews Jim Geiger (Elite Mountain Climber): Saying “Yes” to Opportunities

May 27, 2020

Ilana Kristeva, Self-Care Vigilante, continues her Sedona SuperTeam Series of interviews on Instant Gratitude Now podcast with Jim Geiger, founder of Summit Leader Coaching and…

Sacramento climber safe after Mount Everest avalanche kills at least 12

April 18, 2020

A Sacramento climber attempting to become the oldest American to summit Mount Everest has posted a message on his blog, reassuring family and friends that…

Spotlight: ‘Accidental Climber’

July 21, 2019

Originally published on Film Daily Accidental Climber focuses on the story of Jim Geiger, a retired forest ranger and amateur mountaineer from Sacramento, CA who…

‘Accidental Climber’ named One of the Five Best from the Melbourne Doc Fest

July 18, 2019

Originally posted on July 18, 2019 by Screen-Space SCREEN-SPACE says: In telling Geiger’s remarkable story, Oritt affords Chomolungma the awe and respect that has been…

Deadly tragedy ended Everest dream for Sacramento man. Now, he’s focus of documentary

November 6, 2018

Jim Geiger, a Sacramento retiree in his early 70s, spent years preparing and secured hundreds of thousands of dollars in the pursuit of a rare…

‘Accidental Climber’: The Jim Geiger Story

October 25, 2018

Transcript from a story aired on FOX40 Originally posted October 25, 2018, at 11:42 a.m. PDT by Fox 40, Sacramento, CA.  View the full story…

Nepal Earthquake Reminds Local Man Of The Dangers Of Mount Everest

April 28, 2015

By Denise Wong originally posted Apr 25, 2015 by CBS 13 News, Sacramento, CA 17 people camped out at Mt. Everest were killed, and for one local man,…

Mt. Everest avalanche brings memories of 2014 trip

April 28, 2015

By Bianca Graulau originally posted Apr 18, 2014 8:36 PM PDT8:18 p.m. PDT April 25, 2015 by News 10, ABC affiliate in Sacramento, CA The…

Man who tried to climb Mt. Everest reacts to avalanche caused by Nepal earthquake

April 28, 2015

By Lindsey Clark originally posted Apr 25, 2015 by WREX 13 News, NBC affiliate in Rockton, IL This weekend’s earthquake in Nepal also had an…

68 Year Old Jim Geiger prepares to become the oldest American to ever summit Mt. Everest

February 13, 2015

Transcript from a story aired on KXTV News 10, February 13, 2015 View full Story here “Yeah, I don’t ever pick the mountains, they pick…

Jim Geiger talks about his Mt. Everest experience

June 17, 2014

Jim Geiger was at base camp the day of the deadly avalanche that killed 16 Sherpa on April 18th 2014. Jim decided to call off…

The Real Estate Insider, Money 105.5

May 22, 2014

with special guest, Jim Geiger Aired Live, Tuesday, May 19, 2014 Jim was invited to be the featured guest on The Real Estate Insider on…

Mountain climber Jim Geiger comes home from Mt. Everest

May 1, 2014

SACRAMENTO – Sacramento mountain climber Jim Geiger returned home from Mount Everest base camp to the cheers of family and loved ones at Sacramento International…

Sacramento man, 68, halts Mt. Everest climb

April 22, 2014

  Sacramento’s Jim Geiger has decided to end his quest to become the oldest American to climb Mount Everest. Geiger, 68, announced his decision Tuesday…

Man with local ties attempting to climb Mt. Everest safe after avalanche

April 21, 2014

By Lauren Reimer originally posted Apr 18, 2014 8:36 PM PDT by WREX 13 News, NBC affiliate in Rockton, IL ROCKTON (WREX) – On the…

Sacramento climber blogs that he’s safe on Everest after avalanche

April 18, 2014

by USA Today, Associated Press, and News 10 Staff, KXTV on April 18, 2014 SACRAMENTO – An avalanche has left 12 dead and four missing in…

KCRA 3: Sacramento Climber Survives Deadly Mount Everest Avalanche

April 18, 2014

Transcript from story aired on KCRA 3 on April 18, 2014 View full Story on KCRA 3 SACRAMENTO, CA – A Sacramento man has survived…

Northern California climbers call off Everest trip

April 16, 2014

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) —Two Northern California climbers called off their trips to the world’s tallest mountain this week after growing tension in base camp and…

Sacramento climber attempts Mt. Everest and record

March 25, 2014

By Ryan Yamamoto, KXTV News 10, March 25, 2014 SACRAMENTO – Jim Geiger has tried to spend his life on top of the world. “I…

Sacramento man attempts to be oldest American to conquer Everest

March 24, 2014

At an age when others might be thinking about collecting Social Security, Sacramento’s Jim Geiger has headed off to climb Mount Everest, where he will…