Big City Mountaineers (BCM) launched its 10th anniversary season of the Summit for Someone (SFS), its premier mountaineering fundraiser. Since its inception, 1,740 climbers have raised over $5M through SFS to help under-resourced youth participate in powerful one-on-one wilderness mentoring programs.
In 2014, high altitude mountaineer, best-selling author and BCM board member Ed Viesturs plans to climb Mt. Hood and Mont Blanc to raise $200,000 for BCM youth. “I am proud to represent Big City Mountaineers’ Summit for Someone program in its 10th Anniversary season and have the opportunity to use my experience and passion for mountaineering to bring more people to this great cause. It’s inspiring that in celebration of ten successful years close to 200 climbers will challenge themselves to provide young people in-need with the outdoor experience of a lifetime,” Viesturs said.
SFS participants are given the opportunity to travel to and climb the world’s premier mountains, and positively impact the lives of urban youth. Climbers choose from 33 separate climbs on 20 classic peaks including the Grand Teton, Mt. Rainier and Mt. Kilimanjaro or they can create their own challenge. Sponsors of the program include Backpacker Magazine, Jansport and Black Diamond.
Beginning today, participants can begin securing their spots in the program with an initial donation of $250 to support the climb. For more information on the Summit for Someone series or how to create your own custom SFS climb, please visit http://www.bigcitymountaineers.org/summit-for-someone or call 303-271-9200 ext 303.
BCM's model is to partner with a vibrant network of youth-based agencies that work with under-resourced, racially diverse young people who often have no experience outside of their neighborhoods. BCM leverages the challenges inherent in wilderness adventure with a one-to-one mentoring model and time-tested curriculum designed to teach and empower youth. For more information, please visit bigcitymountaineers.org.
