Washington's second highest peak is the perfect spot to train for a climb up Mt Rainier or Mt Baker. We will head up the normal route, which presents climbers with steep snow and lots of elevation but does not have the dangers of crevasses, rock fall, and seracs.
Meet the climbers below, wish them luck and help them reach their goal to raise $300 for the climb.
The donations will support Seattle Children's Hospital in its mission to provide quality medical care to all children of the Pacific Northwest regardless of their families' financial resources.
Peaks of Life (Tax ID# 45-5305413) is one of nearly 500 guilds and auxiliaries of Seattle Children's Hospital Guild Association. As a subordinate organization of Seattle Children's Hospital (Tax ID# 91-0564748), Peaks of Life is a non-profit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Meet the climbers:
Christopher O’Keefe
With a childhood full of backpacking and camping in the Sierra mountain range, Chris moved to Portland in 2016 in large part to explore another corner of the world. Since the move, he has yet to be disappointed in the challenges and breathtaking nature the great Pacific Northwest has to offer. Chris is excited to be apart of this year’s “more Continue Reading
Christine Kuebler
I spend a large amount of time in the mountains and on the water. It is truly a passion of mine and the place where I truly feel free. Two years ago I decided to act upon a thought that I have had for 15 years... learning to climb. It has completely changed my life and has given me access Continue Reading
Kimberly Lowe
An outdoor junkie to the core, Kim spends every free minute she has hiking, climbing, mountain biking, camping, and skiing. She grew up in North Idaho but made Seattle home when she moved here for college in 1996. She is a cancer epidemiologist and has dedicated her career to improving the lives of cancer patients through enhanced diagnostics, treatments, and Continue Reading
Brett Banka
From sea to summit, Brett is an avid advocate for outdoor outreach, education, and inclusion for all. Able to now call the Pacific Northwest home, he is thrilled to join such a dedicated community in support of local philanthropy and efforts to engage in outdoor stewardship and provide accessibility of healthcare for those in need. He believes that in supporting Continue Reading
Dru Brozovich
Born in the Pacific Northwest, Dru was exposed to the outdoors as a baby, put in a carrier and on the Olympic National Forest trails. Now as an adult, he has found trails and altitude to be his natural home, scrambling up peaks from the North Cascades all the way to Banff and Jasper National Parks in Canada. He's excited Continue Reading
Matt Leaman
Matt finally moved to Seattle in 2015 after falling in love on his first visit to town in 2007. His first backpacking trip was 4 years ago to the Enchantments, which opened his life to all new experiences. Ever since, he has been exploring the incredible mountains and bountiful nature around us. He is very excited to do something he Continue Reading
Jason DiGiammarco
A lover of the outdoors, Jason has been spending time exploring the mountains since a young boy. Growing up in North Idaho, he later moved to the Seattle area after obtaining a Bachelors Degree at the University of Idaho. In 1999 he founded Marble Productions, an event production and graphic design LLC. Jason feels "Peaks of Life" is exciting opportunity Continue Reading
