Alpine Challenges for Charity

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Well, due to yet more bad weather, we got out of the mountains earlier than planned and are back at Hosteria Papagayo for Christmas night. Here are some photos from the past two days of climbing.

Jer, on the way to Number 2

Jer and Trav on the approach hike, with our Mystery Ranch Packs, that Rock!

The Mystery Ranch Backpack hall of Fame.

Jer and his NiceFrame pack, hauling 50lbs at 14,500ft like its no big deal.

Trav and his Big Sky Pack, loaded down with the climbing gear.

Michael and his Super Sky pack.. and all his lifes possesions strapped on.

Trav on the approach hike.. in the rain... again

Christmas tree in the Ilinizas mountain Refugio.

Not quite the same as home but we do what we can.

The Ilinizas Mountain Refugio in the early morning mist

Trav and Jer leaving the Refugio to begin the climb.

Me, after a 25min run at 15,000ft. Oy

crossing loose scree and snow below the summit.

Christmas Morning Summit, with the ACC summit Flag!!

The summit Cross on Iliniza Norte, crusted with ice from the nights storm.

A break in the clouds gave us an amazing Christmas morning view above the clouds, and a glimpse of Iliniza Sur.

Jer, having a Christmas Morning ponder above the clouds.

On the trip out, in the back of a pickup truck.. in the rain... again.

Hope you all enjoy our Christmas day climbing photos.

Merry Merry Christmas to all of you.

Pray that the rain stops and we can continue climbing

God Bless and Love Always,

Michael

1 comment:

Tami said...: Have I told you all Merry Christmas yet??? :) Thanks again for the great pictures and the blog from Travis. Always fun to read about the climbs from everyone's perspective! Are you finding transportation easily? Looks like most of the time you are inside a vehicle. I will start my Northern Cheyenne Sunshine Dance. Jer better start also!; December 25, 2007 at 9:01 PM

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The Alpine Triple Crown

A mountaineering challenge to benefit the Gallatin Valley Rescue Mission.

Our next fundraiser has begun! This time we are attempting a local climbing challenge to raise money for a very important local cause, the Gallatin Valley Homeless Shelter, run by Paul Thomas.
On August 13th, 14th, and 15th, ACC is going to attempt to climb three of the longest and hardest alpine climbs in the Bozeman area, in three days, back to back! To our knowledge, these three peaks have never been climbed before in a 72 hour period. It will be over 70 miles of trail and rock, and over 20,000ft of elevation gain! It is going to be intense.
The peaks, in order are Granite Peak, Cowen Peak, and the Grand Teton.

There will be three to five teams of three climbers each taking part in the challenge. Each team will be supported by a crew of two people to drive for them, cook for them, provide water on the lower trail, etc. In order to participate, each team must attempt to raise at least $3,000, 100% of which will go to the Gallatin Valley Rescue Mission.
The Rescue Mission is in the process of being finished and they are hoping to be in operation in the next few months. The money that we raise will go towards the many operating costs of the shelter as it opens and embarks on a mission to provide Food, clothing, shelter, training, and teaching through the life changing message of God’s Love revealed in Jesus Christ (hissoup.org)

The Climb for Darfur, Ecuador Expedition 2008

Our Christmas Expedition to Ecuador exceeded all our expectations and successfully raised almost $25,000 for World Vision and their aid efforts in Darfur, Sudan. We summated peaks over 15,000ft over seven times, climbed in wind, rain, and snow, had countless adventures and made lots of friends. Last month, a 7 minute Documentary on our adventures and our fundraising was finished by Sarah Drinkard and can be viewed here on this website. It is an awesome summary of what ACC has accomplished so far. Thank you all for your support, your prayers, donations, etc. Also a huge thanks to Mystery Ranch Packs, Barrel Mountaineering, and Northern Lights Trading Co. for their support with gear. They made the whole thing possible!

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