Backpacker Magazine Makes It Selections
And yes, I was one of the lucky ones selected to join them for the summit attempt on Mt. Whitney.
First off, a big special thanks to everyone who made a comment on my blog post "I Want to Climb Mt Whitney" when I was pleading for them to select me. All your comments helped.
And for those of you who don't know - Mt Whitney is the highest peak in the continental 48 states (find out more). And it is in the Sierra Nevada Mountains which is on my bucket list of places to get to.
Big City Mountaineers
Why climb Mt Whitney? Well - in response there two reasons.- Because as mentioned earlier - this area is on my bucket list and climbing Mt Whitney would be the best part of experiencing it.
- Because it's going to help raise funds for a great cause - Big City Mountaineers
One of the greatest reasons I wanted to do this was because it's part of Summit For Someone. They provide great opportunities for individuals to summit incredible mountains around the world all while raising funds for Big City Mountaineers. This is something I've been wanting to do for years.
Big City Mountaineers is a great cause and helps under resourced and at risk teens to gain valuable life skills through wilderness mentoring expeditions. Some facts about the youth involved in the programs:
- 100% are eligible for free or reduced lunch programs
- 83% are from families that report an average household income of $15,000 or less
- 71% are from single parent or guardian-led households
After participating with Big City Mountaineers, 100% of the youth report significant improvements in:
- Commitment to Learning
- Positive Values
- Social Competencies
- Positive Identity
(source: BigCityMountaineers.org)
So twofold for me. We are able to help out youth who may never get to experience what the wilderness is like and provide positive influences through mentoring. And (personal hope) that these youth gain an appreciation for our natural places and share that with their community of influence.
How Can You Help?
My climb is part of the fund raising program for Big City Mountaineers, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. As part of my climb, I'm required to raise a minimum of $4,000 that will be used to help teens overcome a lifetime of challenges.
My Challenge To You
Help Me get there and help these youth get the opportunity to participate in this wonderful mentoring opportunity.Donating is both easy and tax deductible.
- Go to my Summit For Someone Climber Page
- Donate $100 or any amount you can give
- Get a big thank you from me!!
Really - if you do donate, I want to thank you in advance. Your donation and generosity will be greatly appreciated by those who are able to experience the Big City Mountaineers program.
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