Climbing

Rasa began climbing in 1998. She's not a technical climber but has gotten into high altitude mountaineering. To ready for her first climb, she began on a long training regiment which she continues today.

Since she started this venture, there has been plenty of activity. She has partnered up with long time friend Tom Demerly, owner of Bikesport and, together, they've been on trips to James Peak, Mount Elbert, Mount Rainier, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Cerro Aconcagua. Additionally, Bob Reedy has accompanied her on trips to Mount Elbert and Mount Pacific. Bob is one of our very oldest friends, is currently an instructor with the Colorado Mountain Club, and took part in the US Expedition to Broad Peak in 1999.

The links below are some of the highlights from Rasa's climbing adventures thus far.

Mount Rainier 2000, Camp Muir Seminar
In the fall of 2000, Rasa took part in the 5 day Camp Muir Seminar at Mount Rainier hosted by Rainier Mountaineering Inc.. The seminar consisted of several days training in ice climbing, rescue techniques, and culminated in a climb to the summit of Mount Rainier.

Interview in Michigan Sport and Fitness Magazine
An article about Rasa appears in the September 2000 issue of Michigan Sport and Fitness magazine by Tom Demerly. The magazine itself does not appear online so the article is re-printed here with permission from Mr. Demerly.

Kilimanjaro 1999
In the fall of 1999, Rasa traveled with a group of climbers to Tanzania, Africa and Mount Kilimanjaro. Kilimanjaro rises 19,340 feet above sea level and is the highest peak on the African continent as well as the highest free standing mountain in the world.

Mount Rainier 1999
The slide show from Rasa's first attempt at climbing Mount Rainier in early 1999.

Mount Elbert 1998
The slide show from Rasa's first climbing trip. It started with a day climb on James Peak and culminated in a two day climb of Mount Elbert, Colorado's highest peak.