Team Jordan Antarctica Send Off/ Warren Miller Screening of “Like There’s No Tomorrow”

Big Bear Lake International Film Festival Celebrates Young Adventurers!

Big Bear, Ca, September 16, 2011, 4:00pm - The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival is this weekend, and this year’s Sidebar Showcase will promote young adventure, featuring Big Bear’s own Jordan Romero, with Zac and Abby Sunderland presenting filmmaker awards. Jordan holds a world record for the youngest person ever to stand on the summit of Mt. Everest and Zac Sunderland has set two world records: one as the youngest ever to sail around the world, and the other as the first under the age of 18. Zac now speaks around the nation encouraging youth to have their own adventures, and will present his documentary, “Intrepid” at the Festival.  Zac’s younger sister, Abby Sunderland also set sail around the world, but her 40-foot sailboat was completely disabled after being hit by a massive rogue wave. Abby wrote a book about her experience called “Unsinkable: A Young Woman’s Courageous Battle on the High Seas”. Abby will be at the Film Festival and available to autograph her book. She’ll also present her DVD documentary called “Wild Eyes: The Abby Sunderland Story”. The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival attracts an average of 5,000 attendees every year and will celebrate its 12th anniversary at this year’s event this weekend. More information about the film festival can be found at www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com.

Film Festival Promotes Young Adventure With Jordan Romero

Big Bear Lake, CA, August 1, 2011, 8:00am - The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival is coming up in September, and this year’s Sidebar Showcase will promote young adventure, featuring Big Bear’s own Jordan Romero, with Zac and Abby Sunderland presenting filmmaker awards. Fourteen-year-old Jordan Romero, a native of Big Bear Lake is on board to encourage fellow young people. Jordan holds a world record for the youngest person ever to stand on the summit of Mt. Everest. In an effort to share his experience with other youth, Jordan wrote “The Boy Who Conquered Mount Everest: The Jordan Romero Story” with Katherine Blanc which he’ll be autographing at the Festival. He also created the 7 Summits of Big Bear Youth Challenge, where kids are encouraged to get outdoors and conquer local peaks. Zac Sunderland was raised on a boat in Marina del Rey. He set two world records: one as the youngest ever to sail around the world, and the other as the first under the age of 18. Zac now speaks around the nation encouraging youth to have their own adventures, and will present his documentary, “Intrepid” at the Festival. Zac’s younger sister, Abby Sunderland also set sail around the world, but her 40-foot sailboat was completely disabled after being hit by a massive rogue wave. Abby wrote a book about her experience called “Unsinkable: A Young Woman’s Courageous Battle on the High Seas”. Abby will be at the Film Festival and available to autograph her book. She’ll also present her DVD documentary called “Wild Eyes: The Abby Sunderland Story”. The Big Bear Lake International Film Festival attracts an average of 5,000 attendees every year and will celebrate its 12th anniversary at this year’s event in September. Tickets can be purchased online at bigbearlakefilmfestival.com.

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Team Jordan Starts 50 States Tour, & Supports No Barriers

Big Bear, Ca, July 5, 2011, 8:00am - Team Jordan, comprised of 14-year-old Jordan Romero, his father Paul and step mom Karen Lundgren, recently started their B.I.G Tour, which stands for Butt In Gear.  The team who has been climbing the highest peaks in the world since Jordan was 10 years old, and who summitted Mount Everest last spring, kicked off their 50 states tour, in which they will climb the highest peaks in all of the 50 states.  The Butt In Gear Tour as they call it is supposed to encourage kids, and adults to get off the couch and get outside and climb, paddle, bike, run, or anything that involves being active!  The team traveled to the east coast where they checked off the highest peaks in Delaware, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.  The team has already climbed the highest peaks in California, Arizona, Washington, and Denali in Alaska, which is also one of the peaks the team climbed in the quest for the seven summits.  After visiting the east coast, the team traveled to Winterpark, Colorado for the No Barriers Summit.  No Barriers is an organization that promotes innovative ideas, approaches, and assistive technologies, which help people with disabilities push through their own personal barriers to live full and active lives.  Karen, Paul and Jordan went on a hike with summit attendees, some of which were blind, were amputees, or had other physical or neurological disorders.  Paul commented that he was amazed with the people who participated.  He was especially impressed and humbled by 25 year old Kyle Maynard, who from birth has been a quad amputee.  Maynard is currently training to climb Mount Kilamanjaro on his own, and is doing so with “no barriers.”  Team Jordan told KBHR that No Barriers “is an organization that offers hope to people who have disabilities, it brings together with solutions with people who need assistance,” said Karen Lundgren.  “People get the opportunity to do sports, who never thought they could.”    For more information of Team Jordan’s next move in their 50 states tour go to JordanRomero.com.

Conquer Seven Summits in Big Bear

Big Bear, Ca May 21, 2011 12:00 pm – Local teenager Jordan Romero is close to completing the seven highest peaks in the world.  He hopes to inspire others to find their personal Everest, to challenge themselves to reach new heights.  The Seven Summits of Big Bear is Southern California’s equivalent.  With many of Big Bear’s mountains the highest in the area, the local Seven Summits challenges hikers and fitness enthusiasts to reach the top of each of these peaks.  Hikers can complete all or some of the peaks on their own, or join guided group events scheduled between Memorial and Labor Day Weekends.  The group hikes begin with lowest of the seven, Gray’s Peak at 7,920’ near the west end of the lake, next Saturday.  The series finishes up with an all-day expedition to reach the top of San Gorgonio, the highest peak in Southern California at 11, 502’.  “The Seven Summits of Big Bear gives participants an opportunity to set attainable fitness goals, and they get to see some of the most remarkable panoramic views ever!” says Heather Devito, lead guide and owner of Mountain Fitness Center.  The group hikes are free.  For dates and information about each of the Seven Summits hikes, go to sevensummitsofbigbear.org.

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Team Jordan Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary of Mount Everest Summit

 Big Bear, Ca, May 20, 2011, 8:00am - Last year during the months of April and May, Big Bear residents watched the progress that Team Jordan made while they made the approach to the summit of Mount Everest.  Team Jordan comprised of then 13-year-old Jordan Romero, Paul Romero and Karen Lundgren have been climbing the highest mountains in the world since Jordan was 9 years old.  Last year on May 22^nd, team Jordan broke two world records when they summited the highest mountain in the world.  Jordan became the youngest person ever to climb Mount Everest and the entire team became the first family to summit together.  To celebrate, Team Jordan invited friends, family and supporters to join them for their one-year anniversary celebration on Sunday May 22^nd at Azteca Grill from 3pm to 6pm.  There will be a no host taco and drink bar, pictures, stories and laughs to share.  For more information on Team Jordan and their next big climb go to JordanRomero.com.

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Team Jordan Presents Warren Millers Wintervention

Big Bear, Ca, December 10, 2010, 4:00pm - Saturday night see the winter movie of the year.  Warren Millers Wintervention will be playing at the Performing Arts Center at 8:00pm, and will get you in the mood for skiing and snowboarding.  Team Jordan is presenting this years Warren Miller movie, and invite you to come join them for a night of amazing ski and snowboard footage.  This is the 61^st annual Warren Miller movie, and Team Jordan is excited to present it.  Team Jordan, which consists of 14 year old Jordan Romero, Paul Romero and Karen Lundgren, have been climbing mountains for many years, and are in the final stretch of Jordan’s quest to be the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits.  The team just returned this past summer from their climb up Mount Everest, and are now preparing for their final summit, Mount Vincent in Antarctica.  Proceeds from the movie screening will go toward Team Jordan’s Mount Vincent climb.  Advanced tickets can be purchased at Mountain Fitness Center, located behind K-mart on Fox Farm road for $10.00, or can be purchased at the door for $15.00.  Doors open at 7:00pm, with Warren Millers Wintervention starting at 8:00pm.  Books, shirts and other goodies will be given away at the event.  For more information log onto JordanRomero.com.

Jordan Romero Book Signing: September 10th

Big Bear Lake, Ca, September 1, 2010, 9:00am - Young mountaineer Jordan Romero will be at the Big Bear Book and Bean this Friday, September 10^th from 6:00 to 8:00pm. to autograph his new book, THE BOY WHO CONQUERED EVEREST.   The book is a full color scrapbook-style storybook (intended for readers ages 8-15) and includes nearly 200 photos covering four years of Team Jordan’s climbing adventures, from Mount Kilimanjaro through Mount Everest. The conclusion is Jordan’s message to kids to set BIG goals and follow their dreams. The Big Bear Book and Bean is located at 634 Pine Knot Avenue in The Village of Big Bear Lake. For more information, or to pre-order the book, contact the Book & Bean at (909) 878-4083.

Jordan Romero Book Signing Event

The Big Bear Book and Bean on Pine Knot Avenue in the Village hosts a book signing, to include 13-year-old mountaineer Jordan Romero and Katherine Blanc, author of “The Boy Who Conquered Everest: The Jordan Romero Story.” The book is a full-color scrapbook-style storybook (intended for readers ages 8-15) and includes nearly 200 photos from Team Jordan Romero’s climbing adventures. For more info, or to pre-order book, contact the Book and Bean at 878-4083.

Eighth Grader Jordan Romero Says of His Mt. Everest Adventure: “My Favorite Moment Was Coming Back Here”

Following the June 9 Live Your Dreams Fair at BBMS, there was a community dinner. Jordan's BBMS cross-country coach Tracy Tokunaga coordinated the event which included donations of food from local restaurants and the Seven Summits cakes (pictured) baked by Sugar Pine Bakery. Dinner generated $2,585 which, coupled with a $10,000 donation from Stater Bros., will allow for the continuation of BBMS Homework Club.

Big Bear Lake, CA — Last week we shared with you the highlights of the ceremony celebrating Team Jordan Romero, upon their return from a record-breaking climb to the peak of Mt. Everest; among proclamations honoring 13-year-old Jordan Romero was a message from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger saying, “Your perseverance is the hallmark of a true champion.” But, as Jordan shared with countless Big Bear Middle School classmates and friends at the subsequent slideshow on June 9, featuring the climb he shared with dad Paul Romero and Karen Lundgren, “It was the best feeling anyone could ever imagine—I could care less about the record, but being up there as a family…” That, he recalls, was the best part of the entire, grueling expedition—with one special exception. As Jordan told the crowd during the Q&A following the slide show (which included video of intense winds, snow-covered tents above the clouds, and amazing vistas from the snow-capped peak at over 29,000’), “My favorite moment was coming back here [to Big Bear], just arriving to the dam after Arctic Circle—and the hardest part was leaving.” Jordan, Paul and Karen shared other moments from their trip but, as the youngest in the Team Jordan Romero trio relayed, “To tell you the truth, our story was a bit boring. It was real smooth. It was harder climbing down [Everest]. We were just tired, we were like zombies, and it’s harder on your body to go down hill.” Next on the world-class mountaineer’s agenda is this afternoon’s eighth grade promotion ceremony from BBMS and a trip to Brazil next week (for a race with Paul and Karen); but then, he plans to summit the tallest peaks within each of the 50 states (though he already did Alaska’s Mt. Denali at age 11) and the climb of the last of his Seven Summits of the world, Antarctica’s Mt. Vinson. (For more information on Team Jordan Romero and their Everest summit on May 22, click on the Related Links “Jordan Romero” tab below.)

The Team Jordan Romero trio--Karen, Paul and Jordan--were gifted with commemorative jerseys from the Amgen Tour of California, which cycled through Big Bear at the same time the trio was making their final ascent to the peak of Mt. Everest. The Event Resource Office's Rick Bates explained that the red jerseys are "King of the Mountain" jerseys, while the blue one is for "Most Courageous." (As it turns out, Karen did double-duty on the climb, chronicling the event on film and video.)

After the event, Jordan took time to take photos with old friends and new fans. Of his first day back to school on Monday, June 7, BBMS Principal Julie Chamberlin relayed, "Jordan was like a celebrity on campus--not just with the kids, but with the adults. But, by lunch, he was one of the gang."

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