Team Jordan Welcomed Back Big Bear Style!

Big Bear, Ca, January 2, 2011, 4:00pm - Team Jordan was welcomed home Big Bear Style on New Years Day.  The team comprised of Paul and Jordan Romero and Karen Lundgren returned home to Big Bear after they summited Mount Vinson Massif in Antarctica on Christmas Eve.  The team has now summited the 7 Summits, the 7 highest peaks on each of the continents, and is happy to be home.  Karen, Paul and 15 year old Jordan traveled through the village atop Old Red, the fire truck, where they where given a walk down memory lane, as each of the 7 Summits were represented by different businesses in the Village.

  Their tour of memory lane ended at the Robinhood Resort, where a crowd of close friends, family and supporters waited to welcome the team back into the Big Bear Valley.  Jordan, Paul and Karen all spoke about their amazing journey and thanked the community for their support over the last six years.  Karen told the crowd that Antarctica was the most beautiful place she has ever been, and that it was an amazing journey.  Paul thanked everyone for the amazing support and said that the team could feel the energy from Big Bear during their climb.  Jordan was all smiles as he thanked the crowd, and his friends for taking a few runs on the slopes at Bear Mountain when he got back in town.  Jordan encouraged the crowd to continue to stay off junk food, and to find their Everest, and follow their dreams.  The team also told the crowd that they all dedicated and climbed Mount Vinson for three friends who have or are battling cancer.  Karen climbed for local Stephanie Murphy, Jordan climbed for Nigel Holland, and Paul climbed for close friend Kris Astaphan. 

 Friends of the team had a big surprise for Jordan at the after party at Nottingham’s when they presented him with a re-creation of the painting of the 7 summits that inspired him to climb 7 months ago.  Jordan was very surprised, and thankful.  For more information on the team go to www.jordanromero.com.

Photos courtesy Scott Hoffman, Hoffman Media & Graphics

Jordan, Paul and Karen Celebrate at the Mount Vinson Summit

Team Jordan Welcome Back Celebration Set For New Years Day

Big Bear, Ca, December 30, 2011, 8:00am - Team Jordan has arrived back in Chile after a 5 hour flight from Antarctica yesterday.  The local family of adventurers will be returning home to Big Bear after summiting Mount Vinson Massif in Antarctica, and by doing so completing the seven summits, the seven highest peaks on each of the seven continents.  Local’s Paul, Karen and Jordan will spend some time in Chile before flying back to California.  A welcome back celebration has been set for New Years Day, Sunday, January 1^st at 5:00pm in the Village of Big Bear Lake.  The team will arrive to the Robinhood Resort at 5:00pm, where they will share some stories of their most recent adventure. Jordan Romero at the age of 15 has now become the youngest person to complete the seven summits, and is excited to come home and ski.  The community is invited to attend the welcome back celebration, and it reminded to bundle up as the team will be telling their story outside in the parking lot of the Robinhood Resort.

Team Jordan Summits Vinson Massif! Team Now Has Completed the 7 Summits!

Big Bear, Ca, December 26, 2011, 9:00am – 15 Year old Jordan Romero made the record books again, along with his father Paul Romero and stepmother, Karen Lundgren.  Team Jordan successfully summited Mount Vinson Massif in Antarctica on Christmas Eve at 9:00am our time.  Upon summiting Vinson Massif, the team became the first family to complete the seven summits, the seven highest peaks on each of the seven continents, and Jordan became the youngest person to complete the 7 summits.  The Big Bear Locals will be flying from Antarctica back to Chile today, and will get a chance to warm up before flying back to Big Bear.  A welcome home celebration has been planned for Sunday, January 1st at 5:00pm in the parking lot of the Robinhood Resort.  Everyone is invited and welcome to join in the festivities that will honor Big Bear’s home town heroes!  KBHR and the community of Big Bear Lake congratulate Team Jordan on completeing the 7 Summits, and for motivating people everywhere to find their Everest!

Team Jordan Set To Summit Christmas Eve!

Big Bear, Ca, December 23, 2011, 4:00pm - Team Jordan called the studios of KBHR and reported that they are safe and sound at High Camp, which is the last camp before the summit of Mount Vinson Massif in Antarctica.  Team Jordan consists of Big Bear Locals Paul Romero, Karen Lundgren and 15 year old Jordan Romero, and they are currently in Antarctica in their quest to complete the seven summits, the seven highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Today the team went through a section of terrain on their way to Vinson Massif, that required them to use ropes, and traverse over a section of crevices.  According to Karen Lundgren the team did great, and Jordan was strong in the climb.  Lundgren also added that the landscape is beautiful, and its like nothing shes ever seen before.  The team is expected to summit on Christmas Eve in the early afternoon.  Jordan, Paul and Karen are currently at High Camp where the elevation is 12,500 ft, and will climb 3,500 ft tomorrow to reach the summit.  For more information on Team Jordan, and to track their progress, go to our website at www.BigBearNews.com and click on the Team Jordan Tracker.

Team Jordan Waits For Good Weather To Take Off

Big Bear, Ca, December 16, 2011, 12:30pm - Team Jordan touched down in Chile after an anticipated 20 hour travel period from California turned into 50 hours of travel after delayed flights caused other flights to be missed. Luckily the team arrived at the southern most part of Chile with all of their gear in tact.  The team met with Antarctica officials and were given a pre climb debriefing.  Currently the team is waiting for the airline taking them to Antarctica to give the all clear for take off.  Take off has been delayed due to weather, however a possible departure could occur this afternoon.  The team is anxious and excited, and Paul Romero told KBHR “We can’t wait to get on the ice, and start pulling a sled and start climbing. and get cold and miserable. Honestly, can’t wait.”  While Team Jordan is in Antarctica climbing Mount Vincent Massif, they are challenging everyone to eat and drink healthy while they are gone.  Jordan is asking everyone to stop drinking soda, and stop eating junk food, and to see how it improves your health during the weeks the team is in Antarctica.  Take Jordan’s Challenge, and follow Team Jordan’s progress by going to our website and clicking on the Jordan Tracker.  Team Jordan will also be calling into KBHR during their journey, so stay tuned and listen for updates.

Team Jordan Heads to Antarctica!

Team Jordan headed down the mountain this morning on their way to the airport!  The team will be flying down to Chile, where they will catch a flight to Antarctica.  Their journey to completing the 7 Summits has been ongoing the last 6 years, and Mount Vincent Massif will complete the climbs for the team.  Follow their progress at www.JordanRomero.com.

Warren Miller Screening / Team Jordan Operation Antarctica Send Off – Thursday, December 8th!

Big Bear, Ca, November 6, 2011, 8:00am- Team Jordan is one week closer to their departure for Antarctica.  The team will be heading to climb Mount Vincent Massif in Antarctica, and once the summit is reached, they will have completed the seven summits, the seven highest peaks on each of the seven continents.  The team, comprised of Jordan and Paul Romero and Karen Lundgren, will also become the first family to complete the seven summits together, and Jordan will become the youngest person ever to complete the seven summits.  In preparation for their journey, the team will be celebrating ski and snowboard season by hosting this year’s Warren Miller film “Like There’s No Tomorrow.”  Warren Miller films for the last 62 years act as the big kick off to ski and snowboard season, and for the last three years Team Jordan has hosted the films in Big Bear.  The screening will also be a big send off for Team Jordan, before they depart for Antarctica.  Everyone is invited to attend the screening and send off, and attendees will have the chance to win some amazing prizes.  The screening will start at 6:30pm, with doors opening to the Performing Arts Center at 6:00pm.  Tickets are available at the door, or prior to the event at Goldsmiths Boardhouse, the Big Bear Book and Bean, Mountain Fitness Center, and Bear Valley Bikes.  For more information on Team Jordan, and Operation Antarctica go to www.JordanRomero.com.

Azteca Grill Holds Fundraiser For Team Jordan

Big Bear, Ca, November 28, 2011, 5:00pm - Team Jordan is gearing up for the last mountain in their quest to climb the seven summits. The team, comprised of 15 year Jordan Romero, dad Paul Romero, and Jordan’s step-mom Karen Lundgren, has already conquered six of the seven summits, and is now getting ready to head to Mount Vincent Massif in Antarctica.  Two years ago the team made two world records when Jordan was the youngest person to summit Mount Everest at the age of 13, and the team was the first family to stand together at the summit of Everest.  In between climbing Mount Everest and gearing up for Antarctica the team has also been checking off states in their quest to climb the highest peak in each of the 50 states.  So far the team has covered most of the upper east coast, and coastal west coast areas.  The Azteca Grill will be hosting a $1 taco fundraiser for the team on Wednesday, November 30^th, from 3:00pm to 9:00pm.  The community is invited to support Team Jordan, and to have some tasty tacos in the process.  Attendees will be able to purchase tickets to the Warren Miller movie screening and Team Jordan send off that will take place on Thursday, December 8^th.  For more information about Team Jordan go to www.JordanRomero.com.

Taco’s For Antarctica at Azteca Grill

Support Team Jordan by getting some Dollar Tacos at Azteca Grill on Wednesday November 30th from 3:00pm to 9:00pm.  Team Jordan is in their quest to complete the Seven Summits, the 7 highest peaks in the world, and they will be climbing their last one this winter, Mount Vincent Massif in Antarctica.   Help them get there, and eat some tasty tacos in the process.  For more info on the team visit www.jordanromero.com

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