College Vs Cancer Half Dome Climb For Hope July 14, 2011

Oct. 14, 2010 - PRLog -- It was with regret that, due to recent inclement weather and potentially hazardous conditions in the higher elevations of Yosemite National Park, which includes Half Dome and portions of the route leading up to it, the College vs Cancer Half Dome Climb for Hope was postponed for this calendar year. Winter weather has arrived. The inaugural Half Dome Climb for Hope is being rescheduled for July 14, 2011. In the meantime, CvC will launch immediately without ceremony so that it may begin its stated mission, and it will continue to plan and promote next year’s Half Dome Climb for Hope.  Kari Cobb, Park Ranger in the Public and Legislative Affairs Office in Yosemite National Park commented, “Half Dome will always be here.”  

THURSDAY  July  14, 2011   
5:00 a.m.                           Half Dome trailhead (Mist Trail) – elevation: 4100 ft
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Half Dome summit – elevation: 8836 ft
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.           Press Conference – Half Dome trailhead

THE HALF DOME climb is actually part hike and part climb. It requires no specialized equipment or training, and thousands of visitors successfully make the trek each year. Nevertheless, it is physically demanding and not without its risks, and the final ascent near the summit will test the faint of heart. But for those with the fortitude, it is a spectacular and rewarding experience.

Rudy Chavarria on College vs Cancer and the “Half Dome Climb for Hope”:

I’ve had more than a few friends both young and old – college graduates or parents of college students – succumb to cancer. I founded College vs Cancer largely in response to them. I’ve learned that hope takes courage and tenacity, and the Half Dome climb is symbolic of that. Yosemite has always been an inspirational and meaningful place to me. It is so awe-inspiring yet so unforgiving – it definitely demands respect. My hope is that this event will garner support from other college students who will take up the cause and climb along with me. My greater aim, through the help of the media, is to create a buzz, a rallying cry to enlist the support of people everywhere.  

In July, I hope to have at least one student from each California University joining me on the hike. It only seems appropriate that college students that can join me on the hike do so. We will be handing out Clif Bars from our sponsor to all who join the hike.

Half Dome Climb for Hope” is sponsored by CLIF BAR & COMPANY.

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