I've always felt a strong pull towards the Cascades. I was born the day after Mount St. Helens erupted and grew up hearing stories about my parents following the news from the hospital in Portland, ME. I first saw Mount Rainier (Tahoma) in person during a work trip to Seattle in 2008 and was in awe. My wife and I moved to Washington two years later and hiked in the National Park on one of our first weekends after the move.

I've been up the the rim at St. Helens several times, summited Mount Fuji in Japan, and since moving to Bellingham five years ago I spent a lot of my weekends at Mount Baker. I've always wanted to make an attempt at Tahoma, so when my friend John invited me to join in for Climb for a Cause, I was in. This is the year!

A dedicated team of climbers is joining forces to raise funds for Washington's national parks. The culmination of our fundraising efforts will be a thrilling 3-day summit attempt of Mount Rainier (Tahoma) in the summer of 2024. The proceeds raised from this initiative will contribute to search and rescue operations in Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks.

In partnership with world-class Alpine Ascents International, WNPF is orchestrating a unique fundraising climb of Mount Rainier (Tahoma), providing a rare opportunity for park enthusiasts to strive for the summit of this iconic peak in Mount Rainier National Park.

Be a part of turning this incredible dream into reality by supporting my climb with a donation! Your contribution will not only help me achieve something extraordinary but also create lasting memories while aiding the preservation of Washington's spectacular national parks.