The Challenge Starts

This summer I will be climbing Mount Rainier and more importantly, raising valuable funds for breast cancer research at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Reasearch Center through the Climb to Fight Breast Cancer. Thanks! (PLEASE USE THE BROWN "MAKE A DONATION" BUTTON BELOW)

Why am I doing this?

My wife is a survivor! She's my inspiration.

I'm highly motivated to participate in this climb! I, like many of you, have had my life affected by breast cancer. Lets get together and make the future for our mothers, sisters and daughters, cancer free. This combined with my love of the mountains....and THE Mountain....it's a no brainer.

The Challenge.

Since this is a charity climb, the stakes are high. I must raise $2500 by April 2nd, 2010, and have a total of $5000 raised by June 3rd, 2010. When I first heard this figures, I thought "no way!". But after talking with Lisa about it, and knowing that I'd have her full supprt, I began to think I really could do this!

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Granite Lakes 1-16-10


Yesterday, I loaded up the pack and set off to the Granite Lakes, just off I-90, a few miles past North Bend. It was a spring like day. A month ago this trail was completely snow and ice covered. Today, it was as if the warmth of spring has melted it all away, and the spring run-off was at full force. The trail was sloppy and there were multiple small stream crossings due to the run-off.

I felt pretty good. I was also using this trip to test out my mountaineering boots, to see how they would feel on an approach hike. Overall i was very happy with them, and they were great on the creek crossings....water tight. My feet were sore at the end of the day, but no blisters or hot spots. *Thumbs up* for Lowa Mountain Experts. Better yet, got them @ 65% off from Sierra Trading Post. ;)

11.2 miles, 4.5 hours, 2300 elevation gain.

Click here to see pics of my hike.
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  1. Lisa TownJanuary 18, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    I so miss being out with you on these hikes... but 'work & the real world' prevail for the time being ;)

    I couldn't be more proud of you for doing the Rainier climb to raise money for Breast Cancer research... and truly happy to see you wrapped up in something you love so much :)

    Lisa xo

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