2011 - mt. whitney-pdf for tim johnson
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SUMMIT FOR SOMEONE Mt. Whitney
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and
well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out,and loudly proclaiming WOW! WHAT A RIDE.
Dear Family and Friends,
Four years ago I reached out to many of you and together we were
able to raise over $14,000 for Big City Mountaineers (BCM). I am very
proud of this accomplishment and was humbled by the experience and
generosity of my family and friends. Our fundraising fully funded 35at-risk teens to participate in the BCM program.
The experience with BCM and Summit for Someone was an incredible
journey and I have always wanted to participate again. As a result,
recently signed up to raise money for BCM and give high altitude
Summit for Someone and will attempt to reach the highest peak in the
continental United States...Mt. Whitney.
While working towards the goal of getting to the top of this mountain I
will again try to serve the needs of others. The fundraising for Big City
Mountaineers is a significant part of this journey and it is very
important to me personally. I have always had a strong desire to servemy community and the less fortunate. The Summit for Someone
program gives me the opportunity to satisfy this need. This year I have
a fund raising requirement of $3,800 to participate in the climb and set
and hope that we can find a way to meet this goal and shine light on
many lives.
Mt. Whitney is a granite peak in the Sierra Nevada Range, located
in the John Muir Wilderness and Sequoia National Park. The
route we will be taking to the top is called the Mountaineer's
Route and it is climbed year-round. The majority of winter and
early spring attempts on the peak use this route. My goal is toreach the summit at 14,497 ft. From start to finish our journey is
scheduled to take 4 days.
As you can see from the picture above, this is going to be a
challenging experience on some rather tough terrain. In order to
be successful it will require discipline, dedication, and training.
Most importantly I need your support to accomplish my goals in
fundraising and preparing for the hike to the top.
Thank you for your support!
Pretty amazing how a mentor and a compass can put a young
person
When you think back on your life, and the formative moments, what
do you see? Was there someone who told you they believed in you?Or one pivotal moment where anything was possible?
The funds raised for the climb will benefit an organization called Big
City Mountaineers. The money will be used to fully fund at-risk youths
participating in recreational mentoring trips. The mission of Big City
Mountaineers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is to provide urban teenage
youths in need of positive adult mentoring with challenging and safe
wilderness experiences led by qualified adult volunteer guides. The
program consists of an 8-day backpacking or canoeing mentoring trip
with 5 adult volunteers matched with 5 at-risk teens and a staff person
from the perspective youth agency in one o
and inspiring backcountry wilderness settings.
At Big City Mountaineers we believe we can make a difference in thelives of under resourced young adults in urban areas across the U.S.
through mentorship in the outdoors. We work with teens that
currently have no access to the wilderness and, more often than not,
no adult challenging them and celebrating their personal growth. We
believe weeklong wilderness expeditions with caring adult mentors
not only provide powerful experiences, but set the stage for lifelong
learning and lasting relationships. With your support and Big City
delivering transformative wilderness experiences.
www.bigcitymountaineers.org
Camp Muir, Mt. Rainier (10,188 ft)
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SUMMIT FOR SOMEONE Mt. Whitney
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and
well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out,and loudly proclaiming WOW! WHAT A RIDE.
There are 3 different options for contributing to this worthy cause!
1. Go to my Summit for Someone donation page by using the web address below:
Go to www.summitforsomeone.org
navigation menu.Search for my name and click on my link
Enter required information on the secure internal donation website.
You will receive an email confirmation of your donation.
Donors receive a printable online receipt via email.
2. Send check or money order to the address below:
Big City Mountaineers
Attn: Summit for Someone1667 Vine Street
Denver, CO 80206
Please make all checks payable to Big City Mountaineers and
write -on the memo line.
3. Give me a check and I will forward it on to
Big City Mountaineers.