In June, I had the opportunity to join a Summit for Someone climb on Mt. Hood to benefit Big City Mountaineers. It didn't look like the month of June though - the weather was, quite simply, terrible. The rain, snow, and wind made everything less certain and a summit bid unlikely. In this episode, you'll hear about my introduction to mountaineering, battling the elements, and how social influence impacts our decision making.
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The first two people who sign up for a Summit for Someone climb through MtnMeister will receive:
– a Big Agnes sleeping bag (Lost Ranger for men or Roxy Ann for women)
– a Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra sleeping pad
– $100 donation toward your fundraising campaign from MtnMeister
Email ben@mtnmeister.com if you are interested!
Big City Mountaineers takes underserved urban youth on wilderness expeditions to help them learn critical life skills like leadership and teamwork. Summit for Someone is the fundraising arm where climbers pick their dream peak and raise money for the organization in the process. Check out their 2017 climbs. Joining me on this climb were Rob and Jasper, a father-son duo from Positive Tracks. Positive Tracks is a nonprofit that promotes the combination of philanthropy and athletics (or “sweat for good”).
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