Just awoke from a good night’s sleep. We’ll need it. We’ll be awake for the next 39 hours straight. Today we hike to the base camp of Cotopaxi. After lunch we’ll receive 2-3 hours of glacier training. Try to relax for awhile and then prepare for one final push. We’ll be leaving around 11 P.M. God-willing, we should summit at sunrise around 6 A.M. 7 hours of hard climbing across a glacier at 50% oxygen. Good times.
So why do we do it?
Well, there’s nothing like the sense of accomplishment, of viewing the world from above the clouds, of breathing “rare air.” There’s nothing that compares to the camaraderie that is shared between ten men who are “leaving it all” on the mountain–memories that we’ll carry forever. But, at the end of the day, it is for the children. That is what will get us to the summit of Cotopaxi.
So here’s the deal . . . Our goal is to raise $100,000 for children at risk in Ecuador. The money will be given to ChildReach Ministries and Compassion International–both are organizations for which I can personally vouch 100%. To the best of my knowledge, we are currently sitting at about $80,000 of our $100,000 goal. So I’m making one final push. If you would like to “climb with us” by sponsoring us up the mountain please visit www.climbing4kids.org to find out how. 100% of your monies given will go to care for the children at risk. Absolutely none of it has been or will be used to fund this climb.
We so appreciate your prayers and partnership. For the children . . .
Cotopaxi from our Illiniza summit.
So proud of all of you and am honored to be your wife. Kiss. Kiss.
Greg- I am 100% in support of this cause and mission. Thanks to all you guys that are making the “climb for kids at risk”
Greg,
Thanks for taking us on your journey with these updates. I look forward to see where you guys are everyday. I will be praying for you all these next 39 hours.
Bake
So proud of each of you…thank you for taking us along on your amazing journey. The thought and prayers continue.
Praying for all you.All 81 staff members at the Haven of Rest are praying for your summit to be a safe one.Enjoy the view.
Brian Heinbuch
Amazing what you fellas are doing to help the children of Ecuador. Be careful on the final push up Cotopaxi. You guys have been in our prayers…may the Good Lord protect his witnesses. Mike
Absolutely amazing. What a blessing you 10 men are!!! Thank you for sharing your journey. Many prayers!
“Go Team”! You guys are awesome. So very proud of you all. Im assuming from my husbands’ call’s, text’s, and email’s home that there WILL be another climb in his future. :-)
I’m in. When’s the next trip?