2024 Alpine Ascents Foundation Fundraising Climb on Mt. Baker

August 11-13, 2024

Led by the world-renowned guide team of Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, Jangbu Sherpa, and Pete Athans!

For nearly 25 years the Alpine Ascents Foundation has dedicated itself to providing education and resources to families in Nepal. Our key initiative, the Sherpa Education Fund, originated from the families who came to us seeking an education for their children. It is the hope that, through education, these students will enhance their communities by sharing knowledge and generating resources in the future. The Sherpa Education Fund currently supports tuition, room, and board for 34 children in the Khumbu Valley and Kathmandu.

Our goal for our 6th annual fundraising climb is to give the gift of life-changing education to more children. It costs roughly $2,000 to fully fund the education of one student for a year. Accordingly, we priced this climb at $2,000, with 100% of the climb proceeds going directly to the Sherpa Education Fund. Every participant that registers for this climb will not only be embarking on an adventure up a glaciated volcano, but will also fund the education of one student for an entire year.

Additionally, Todd Burleson, the owner of Alpine Ascents, along with his wife and Alpine Ascents Foundation board member, Dané Burleson, will match climber donations dollar for dollar over the $2,000 climb cost up to a total of $15,000. For those of you who aren’t drawn to this climb but still want to support the cause, your donations will also be matched by Todd and Dané. Double your impact! As an added benefit, all climb fees and donations are tax deductible.

ABOUT THE CLIMB

The quintessential glaciated Cascades peak, Mount Baker, originally named Koma Kulshan or simply Kulshan, provides a fantastic climbing experience for both the novice and developed mountaineer alike. The three day climb teaches the basics of mountaineering, including self-arrest skills, glacier travel, and basic rope techniques while aiming to summit the highest peak in the North Cascades. With a 3:1 climber-to-guide ratio, we offer personal and hands-on training with our groundbreaking guide team.

CLIMB DETAILS

Climb Date: August 11 - 13, 2024

Cost: $2000.00 (The amount to fully fund one students education for a year)

Todd and Dané Burleson will match any additional donations above the $2,000 climb price up to a total of $15,000. Your climb fees and all further donations are also tax deductible!

Itinerary: This climb will follow the Mount Baker Itinerary

To sign up: Register for the climb HERE

Questions to: Gordon Janow ( gjanow@alpineascents.com) 206-378-1927 or Dane' Burleson (info@sherpaedfund.org)

Guides: Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, Jangbu Sherpa, and Pete Athans