In his Editor’s Note in the November issue of Backpacker, Dorn puts out a challenge: the first 10 Backpacker readers who sign up for Summit for Someone and raise $5000 gets their airfare paid by him and you’ll get featured in the mag. Heck, I’m signing up for the Alaska trip! But seriously, Summit for Someone registration opens October 15, so start thinking of what peak you want to climb, who of your family and friends will give you money (my crafty climbing partner this summer did a ‘Lunch Lady’ day at work and made everyone grilled cheese for a $10 donation), what gear you’re going to buy with your $1200 voucher to MountainGear.com, and if you’re lucky, you might get your airfare thrown in as well! Thanks Jon for putting out a great challenge.
See my Summit for Someone recap here: www.wildsnow.com