Please help us support Climb for Kids!

My good climbing buddy Matt Kowalczyk formed the non profit organization "Climb for Kids" in 2007 shortly before loosing one of his twin babies (Emma) to twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).


Since that time, Matt has been organizing and leading a variety of climbs all over the world in an effort to raise awareness and money for Fetal Syndrome research so that other families would not have to suffer the same agony and loss that he and his wife Ellen endured.


Earlier this year, I was honored to be asked by Matt to lead a climb for his organization up Ruth Mountain. Located in the North Cascades, Ruth Mountain is a climb that can be easily accomplished in a single day. The climb will provide an opportunity to use your crampons as well as ice axe, and depending on the snow, there may be small rock scrambling as well. This is one of the more spectacular climbs in the North Cascades area, and climbers of all abilities can participate and enjoy this unforgettable experience.

The climb is going to take place on July 11th 2009 and if you're ready to take on the challenge, please sign up now! If you can't make this climb, but are still interested, there are plenty of other climbs to choose from including Colorado 14'er, Mont Blanc or Mount Rainier.

If you have any questions about the climb or would like to learn more, please feel free to leave a comment and I'll get back to you ASAP.

Looking forward to seeing you then!