My latest interview was broadcast live on Wednesday, May 5th while visiting the WTTW Channel 11’s show “Chicago Tonight” with Eddie Arruza. Eddie was another wonderful host I met after communicating with the show’s producer. The both took a keen interest in the situation in Nepal and I couldn’t have been more pleased with their correspondence along with the efforts of the entire WTTW staff in making my visit as comfortable and productive as possible. Rob Besecker and his sister […]
On Monday, May 4th, I was asked to join the FOX 32 News Team on “Good Day Chicago” with Darlene Hill and Corey McPherrin. This was another amazing experience with two wonderful people as they were absolutely wonderful!! CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -Tinley Park resident Rob Besecker joined us on Good Day Chicago to talk more about his experience being in Nepal during the deadly earthquake. Corey McPherrin – Good Day Chicago & Fox 32 News at Noon Anchor | […]
Later in the day on Monday, May 4th, Judy Wang from The Channel 9 WGN Midday News also paid a visit to interview me about my experience in Nepal. As with everyone else from the various news stations, Judy was wonderful and a true professional during our time together. TINLEY PARK — Two mountain climbers from the Chicago area are home safe and sound after a close call in the Himalayas of Nepal. Rob Besecker and his sister had left […]
This was the first interview my sister and I participated in upon our return from Nepal. Dana Kozlov from the Channel 2 CBS News Team came to my house to meet us for the interview. Dana was wonderful, and this is the first of her two reports that day discussing our trip and survival through the earthquake in Nepal. TINLEY PARK, Ill. (CBS) — The family of two climbers from the Chicago area is relieved to have them home. Rob […]
Here is the follow up report from Dana Kozlov on the CBS Channel 2 News. This broadcast was shown at 10pm on Sunday night, May 3rd. I can’t complement Dana enough for being so nice and caring while taking such time with us to get the details and specifics correct – a true pleasure to speak with!! CHICAGO (CBS) — One week after Nepal’s massive earthquake, a Chicago area brother and sister were reunited. Rob Besecker and Chris Griffin were […]
Shortly after the CBS Channel 2 News Truck left my place, Tisha Lewis and the FOX 32 News Team arrived to do an interview of their own with my sister and me. This is the broadcast from later that evening with Tisha Lewis. CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) Less than 24 hours after touching down, Rob Besecker and his sister Chris Griffin realize just how thankful they are to be alive. “There was no electricity, there was no access to TV, […]
After spending one day in Kathmandu exploring a bit of the city and trying to catch up on sleep (albeit unsuccessfully), we started our trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp the following day. First we flew from Kathmandu to Lukla, then hiked from Lukla to Phakding for lunch, before moving on to Monjo for dinner and sleep. Tiring, sore and scary are some descriptive words for the start of this journey, but I prefer to focus on amazing, beautiful and […]
There are many things I’ve learned throughout my journeys. One lesson that came especially hard for me was the fact that there are certain things in life we can control, and other things we simply cannot. The object then is to accept and focus on the things we can control, and not dwell on the things we can’t. A second very important lesson learned is that not everything goes as planned. Although we may have well thought out plans along […]
September was a crazy month of travel for me. I ended up being away from home every weekend, and only one of the trips was purely for enjoyment and pleasure. I spent time with a lot of different people, some friends from college and several whom share similar types of ailments and conditions to what I have. It was a difficult time for sure, I was going through some hard times personally and it was a struggle. The first weekend […]
August 2014 was when I really started my training for Mt. Everest. My travel for the month included a trip to Washington State and Canada in order to train and see some places I have always wanted to visit. As a result, I was able to accomplish some goals of my own, and helped out with some worthy causes so that others will be able to accomplish their goals and dreams as well. August started off with a bang – […]
