A Very Successful Event!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our February 18th slide show in Durango, CO. By all accounts it was a success!

Dave Nettle entertained us all with amazing images and fascinating tales of his trip to climb the Eternal Flame route on Trango (Nameless) tower in the Baltoro region of Pakistan. He did a great job of showing how an expedition is about much more than just standing on the summit of a peak. while they did make the top of Trango tower, it seemed as if the time spent traveling up and down the Karakorum Highway and making friends in iconic places like Skardu and Islamabad.

We raised a good amount of money for the Skills for Living And Learning program in Bayfield, CO, but the highlight for me was when two fathers approached us about their young sons having "something going on." We listened, shared stories and then put them in touch with the director of the program, Susan Livingston, an Occupational Therapist who has made helping kids with Sensory Processing Disorder her life's work. It's not often that you can literally help change someone's life, and it give me shivers just thinking about it.

Special thanks to:

Pine Needle Mountaineering in Durango, CO for providing the venue. They carry a great selection of clothing and equipment for big mountain endeavors. You can find out more at: http://www.pineneedle.com

Osprey Packs for generously donating two very nice backpacks which we had a drawing for. We use their packs on Denali, so please check them out at: http://www.ospreypacks.com/

Carver Restaurant and Brewing Company for providing refreshments. If you're looking for good food and tasty brews in Durango, look no further: http://www.carverbrewing.com/

Dave Nettle and his sweetie Danika Gilbert (an accomplished guide and climber in her own right!) for all their help and support.

Cheers,

Todd