Summit for Someone 2010

16 Challenging Peaks. 1 Great Cause!

Registration for 2010 climbs begins Oct. 12, 2009

Join Backpacker Magazine’s Summit for Someone benefit climb series as we continue to climb North America’s most renowned peaks. Not only will you experience your choice of challenging, professionally guided ascents, but you’ll receive a mountain of free gear from our sponsors. And, you’ll feel good knowing your efforts will help fund a life-changing week in the wilderness for teens that need it most.

Your fundraising contribution will allow inner-city, urban teens a chance to experience the wonder of the wilderness for themselves. Big City Mountaineers’ programs focus on reaching kids who would not have the opportunities otherwise.

Summit For Someone Information Calls

Have some questions about participating in Summit For Someone? Attend one of our informational conference calls. Summit For Someone Climb Coordinator Brendan Leonard will give a short presentation on the program, who benefits, and how he raised $4200 for a 2009 Summit For Someone climb without leaving his desk. The presentation will last approximately 10 to 15 minutes, and you can ask any questions you'd like following that. We'll cover:

• What is a typical SFS climb like?
• How on earth do I raise $3400?
• How do I train for an SFS climb?
• What happens to the money I raise?

Our upcoming calls are below. Please e-mail Brendan at brendan@bigcitymountaineers.org to RSVP for the call.

• January 27, Noon (Mountain Standard Time)

Dial-in information:

• Call 712-432-0080
• Enter Access Code: 783592#

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SFS climbs are conducted by certified guide services with permits and approval of their respective land-management agencies.

Summiting the Middle Teton was physically challenging, mentally stimulating, and emotionally rewarding. It was an experience which changed my life and will hopefully, help change the life of others! I had blisters on my back from the backpack, shaky quads for days afterward, a couple of blue toes, but the happiest smile in my life for what I had accomplished.