Registration is now open for the American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific’sClimb For Clean Air mountaineering and fundraising program. Participants have their choice among climbing three of the region’s most prominent peaks: Mt. Hood (Oregon), Mt. Rainier (Washington) and Mt. Adams (Washington).
The program is designed to give participants all of the training, technical support and guide services needed to summit these magnificent mountains safely. Since 1988, Climb For Clean Air has been available to people of all levels of ability who are ready to take on the challenge of summiting a mountain.
“I am thrilled to be a part of this inspiring program,” said Stacy Allison, Honorary Chair and local legendary mountaineer. “There is nothing more breathtaking than standing at the top of a mountain. The feeling of personal achievement is incredible.”
The 2014 climbing schedule is as follows:
- Mt. Hood (Oregon): June 24-25 and June 26-27, 2014
- Mt. Rainier (Washington): July 13-16, July 20-23 and July 27-30, 2014
- Mt. Adams (Washington): August 6-7, 2014
Funds raised by participants will support the American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific’s mission of saving lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. As part of their training, participants receive personalized, one-on-one, fundraising support.
For additional information or to register, please visit: www.climbforcleanair.com.
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About the American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific
The American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific is a non-profit, voluntary public health organization working in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming, to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. Our programs focus on the areas of asthma, clean air, tobacco prevention and lung disease.For more information about the American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA or visit: www.lungmtpacific.org.
About Our Honorary Chairs
In 1988, Stacy Allison became the first American woman to ever summit Mt. Everest. In her current role as a motivational speaker, Stacy’s mission is to inspire people to move beyond limitations and reach for their dreams.Win Whittaker, a mountain guide at RMI Expeditions since 1982 has led trips around the world and has summited Mt. Rainier 182 times.
