Climb with Royal Robbins in Support of Continental Divide Trail
Climbing pioneer Royal Robbins will tackle a classic Colorado mountain,
the Third Flatiron, as a special fundraising event for the Continental
Divide Trail Alliance on October 5. Robbins, a long time member of the
CDTA’s Board and Honorary Board will be climbing the Boulder mountain
to raise awareness of the efforts to complete the Continental Divide
National Scenic Trail that stretches from Canada to Mexico along the
spine of the continent.
What: Royal Robbins Third Flatiron Climb
When: Friday, October 5 from 12 P.M. – 4 P.M.
Where:
Third Flatiron, Boulder, Colorado. The half-mile access trail to the
Third Flatiron begins near the Bluebell Shelter on Bluebell Road.
Five
people will have the honor of climbing with Royal Robbins. With a gift
of $1,000 an individual can participate or a company/organization can
sponsor a climber. Donations will benefit the Continental Divide Trail
Alliance, the leading nongovernmental partner in the completion,
management and protection of the 3,100 mile-long Continental Divide
Trail.
Longmont-based Bison Designs has committed to the first
sponsorship of the climb. During the climb, Redwood Creek will offer a
wine tasting and Backpacker’s Pantry will provide food samples. The
event is open to the public and all are invited to watch the climb and
sample the food and wine. A brief book signing by Royal Robbins will
follow the climb.
At 7 P.M., join Royal Robbins for a
presentation at the newly-remodeled REI Boulder, 1789 28th Street,
Boulder, Colorado. CDTA will be raffling off gear and Royal Robbins
will be signing books after the presentation. The presentation will be
held in the new community area in the store, which will serve as an
ideal venue for future presentations and events. During the Grand
Re-Opening from October 5-7, REI Boulder will be holding contests,
giveaways and more.
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The Continental Divide
Trail was established by Congress as a National Scenic Trail in 1978.
When complete, the “King of Trails” will be the most significant trail
system in the world. Stretching 3,100 miles along the backbone of
America from Canada to Mexico, it accesses some of the most wild and
scenic places left in the world while conserving the environment and
promoting personal well being.
Since 1995, the Continental
Divide Trail Alliance has played a central role toward the completion,
management and protection of the Trail and it is the voice for unity in
the diverse story of the Trail.
For more information about the
Continental Divide Trail, call (303) 838-3760 or toll-free
1-888-909-CDTA (2382). Or visit www.cdtrail.org.
posted September 12, 2007
