In just under three weeks, the USAF 7 Summits team will be heading to one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth: Mt. Rainier. Â This climb will be the first in their new project: taking injured, wounded, or troubled Airmen into the mountains as a way to heal and grow strong together. Â With over eight years of climbing mountains around the world, we decided it was time to use our experience to help our fellow Airmen in need.
Whether it is a bout of seasonal depression, a difficult period in life, or a major combat related injury, we know a few days climbing Mt. Rainier will help clear the mind, release stress, and boost self esteem. Â It certainly does for us!
The Rainier trip is already full. Â We have 12 climbers heading to Washington State on July 19th for the three-day trip. Â Climbers pay their way and also raise funds to help cover the costs of our Airmen in-need. Â That looks like it’ll be our model for future climbs: find an accessible American peak, bring about a dozen folks (both military and civilian), and spend the trip working together to get everyone to the summit and to work through the troubles of life. Â By the time the trip is over, everyone should be tired, smiling, and have a new sense of achievement- whether they reach the summit or not.
If you are interested in joining us on our next trip or know someone that would really benefit from it, please drop us a line.  Also, if you’d like to help support our first climb with a donation, do it!  We are a tax-deductible War Veteran’s organization and your funds will pay for the airfare, gear rental, food, and permits of an American service member dealing with physical or mental challenges.
“Climb High, Fly Low” Â –RMM
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