July 1, 2011
Camp Patriot Climb
If you haven’t heard of Camp Patriot then it’s time you read up on what a great organization it is…
Camp Patriot exists to take Disabled U.S. Veterans on outdoor adventures. The task is monumental. Today, there are over 2.3 million disabled veterans in the U.S.
These brave veterans sacrificed much in order to ensure our safety and freedom. All of these veterans had dreams about the future, but many of those dreams were lost due to injuries suffered in the line of duty. Outdoor activities that they hoped to do in the future have vanished due to their disability. We want to thank these veterans by showing them that with the right help, they can again enjoy the great outdoors. (www.camppatriot.org)
Every year the Camp Patriot organization puts together a climb of Mt. Rainier and IMG is happy to, once again, assist with some much needed gear and resources for their climb.
This year’s climb features these courageous veterans:
Derrick James Ford, below knee amputee from Afghanistan
Eric Andrew Cowin, below knee amputee from Iraq
Gilbert “Mag” Magallanes, Brain, hand, internal, and eye injuries from Afghanistan and Gulf War.
This year the celebration kicks off with a fundraiser hosted by the Seattle Seahawks on July 9th. Tickets are just $100 and all proceeds go directly to Camp Patriot.
Go get’em guys!
Travel day. Team members arrive at Sea/Tac.
1:30p – Team checks in at Marriot in Seattle.
3:00p – Team drives to Seattle Seahawks office and Qwest Field for private stadium tour and photo op.
5:45p – Team assembles in private Club Suite at Qwest Field for pre-climb banquet.
6:00p – Remaining climb and support team members arrive at Qwest Field for dinner with guest speaker (TBD)
9:00p – Return to hotel.
Sunday, July 10th:
Team departs Seattle, 8:00a, and travels to the town of Ashford, at the entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park. Once in Ashford, the team will check, organize, and pack all necessary individual and group gear. Team meeting discussing on mountain schedule for next four days. Spend night camping in Ashford. Rooms for Vets are available in Ashford compliments of Whittaker‟s Bunkhouse.
Monday, July 11th:
Depart Ashford, 8:00a and drive to Paradise Visitors Center at 5,400‟ on the south side of Mt. Rainier. Team checks final loads and begins the 4.5 mile hike up Muir Snowfield to Camp Muir at 10,080‟. Establish camp and spend night on the Cowlitz Glacier.
Tuesday, July 12th:
Training day on the Cowlitz Glacier and around Camp Muir. Team will cover basic climbing techniques and prepare for a mid-night departure for a summit attempt. Second night on Cowlitz Glacier at Camp Muir.
Wednesday, July 13th:
Summit attempt via Disappointment Clever route. Third night at Camp Muir.
Thursday, July 14th:
Descend in the A.M. from Camp Muir to Paradise. Drive to Ashford for post climb BBQ and celebration. Spend night in Ashford.