In August, we will head down to South America to summit Chimborazo, the tallest peak in Ecuador and the closest point to the sun at 20,549′, to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Chimborazo Peak is the furthest point from the center of the earth, so standing on the peak is as far as you can get into the sky with your feet still on the ground. This climb will be an adventure and a life accomplishment, and it is an honor to be training for and completing this climb to support children with cancer.
St. Jude’s is making a difference in so many families’ lives (St. Jude’s has increased survival of childhood cancer from 20% to 80%...and families are never charged for care; www.stjude.org/about-st-jude). it’s an honor to bring awareness to and raise money for such an incredible cause.
This will be a great trip for an even greater cause.
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8th Climb for the Kids, South America
Tue, Aug 16 8:00 AM –
Sat, Aug 20 4:02 PM CDT
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2022-08-16 08:00:002022-08-20 16:02:00America/Chicago8th Climb for the Kids, South America
Dates: August 16 - 20.
Entry Fee: $2,250 (travel not included).
Fundraising Minimum: $5,000 per participant.
Prerequisite: This climb requires a Mount Rainier (or equivalent with glacier experience) prior. Climbers must have basic knowledge of progression on snow and ice, self-arrest, and glacier travel. Snow and ice slopes are of moderate angle (up to 45 degrees). These requirements are also based on our desire to have similarly skilled team members.
Chimborazo, Quito, Ecuador
Dates: August 16 - 20.
Entry Fee: $2,250 (travel not included).
Fundraising Minimum: $5,000 per participant.
Prerequisite: This climb requires a Mount Rainier (or equivalent with glacier experience) prior. Climbers must have basic knowledge of progression on snow and ice, self-arrest, and glacier travel. Snow and ice slopes are of moderate angle (up to 45 degrees). These requirements are also based on our desire to have similarly skilled team members.
