Event Logistics
	Training
	Fundraising

• Pre/Post-climb lodging not included.
• Transportation to Mt. Adams trailhead not included.
• Climbers will be responsible for all items on the PP&R gear list, with the exclusion of group climbing equipment (climbing ropes, technical hardware, and tents) which will be provided by PP&R.
• Breakfasts and dinners will be provided by PP&R. Participants responsible for lunches and snacks.

• Pre/post-climb lodging not included.
• Transportation to Baker trailhead not included.
• Climbers will be responsible for all items on the AAI gear list, with the exclusion of group climbing equipment (climbing ropes, technical hardware, and tents) which will be provided by AAI.
• Breakfasts and dinners will be provided by AAI. Participants responsible for lunches and snacks.

• International round-trip airfare to St. Petersburg/Moscow not included (AAI pays for inter-country flights).
• Visa not included ($150).
• Meals and lodging outside the listed itinerary not included.
• No vaccinations required.
• Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of AAI not included.
• Single room supplement.
• Tips and excess baggage.
• Climbers will be responsible for all items on the AAI gear list.
• Meals, porter assistance and all group climbing equipment (climbing ropes, technical hardware, and tents) will be provided by AAI.

• Expedition includes overnight accommodations at the historic Silcox Hut, dinner, and pre-climb breakfast. Post-climb lodging not included.
• Transportation to Mt. Hood not included.
• Climbers will be responsible for all items on the PP&R gear list, with the exclusion of group climbing equipment which will be provided by PP&R.
• Participants responsible for snow school and day-of-climb snacks.

• International round-trip airfare to Tanzania or Kenya not included.
• Tanzanian and Kenyan visas not included.
• Meals and lodging outside the listed itinerary not included.
• Excess baggage charges and airport taxes not included.
• International vaccinations.
• Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of AAI not included.
• Single room supplement not included.
• Tips and gratuities not included.
• Climbers will be responsible for all items on the AAI gear list.
• Meals, porter assistance and all group climbing equipment (climbing ropes, technical hardware, and tents) will be provided by AAI.

• International round-trip airfare to Mexico City not included.
• Travel visas not included.
• Meals and lodging outside the listed itinerary not included.
• Excess baggage charges and airport taxes not included.
• Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of AAI not included.
• Single room supplement not included.
• Tips and gratuities not included.
• Climbers will be responsible for all items on the AAI gear list.
• Meals and all group climbing equipment (climbing ropes, technical hardware, and tents) will be provided by AAI.

• Pre/post-climb lodging not included.
• Transportation to Rainier trailhead provided by AAI.
• Climbers will be responsible for all items on the AAI gear list (Emmons glacier gear list and Camp Muir gear list), with the exclusion of group climbing equipment (climbing ropes, technical hardware, and tents) which will be provided by AAI.
• Breakfasts and dinners will be provided by AAI. Participants responsible for lunches and snacks.

The Climb to Fight Breast Cancer is a physically demanding event, requiring muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. Sound physical fitness is the single most important aspect in the success of your climb. Over the years the most frequent comment received from climbers is that they underestimated the fitness level needed to fully enjoy the experience.

Mountain climbing is a team effort where individuals rely on teammates for their safety and assistance. Strong individuals create an even stronger team, therefore the better shape each person is in, the more success the team will enjoy.

Upon registration for the Climb to Fight Breast Cancer, participants will receive a packet of suggested training hikes prepared by Alpine Ascents International (AAI) or Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R). However, each climber is personally responsible for making sure he/she trains appropriately. Climb to Fight Breast Cancer participant questions regarding physical conditioning and preparation for the summit attempt should be directed to the respective guide service, which can assist in planning your physical preparation. Please note, AAI, PP&R and their guides retain the right, at any point, to determine whether a climber is sufficiently fit to participate in the climb.

Over the last 10 years, the Climb to Fight Breast Cancer has generated more than $2.8 million dollars for breast cancer research at the Hutchinson Center. This would not have been possible without the outstanding support of the climb participants and their generous donors. Each climber must actively participate in fund-raising for the event. Participants will be provided basic fund-raising support, yet each climber will be personally responsible to generate the following fund-raising minimums:

Mt. Adams — $3,000 USD
Mt. Baker — $3,000 USD
Mt. Elbrus — $10,000 USD
Mt. Hood — $3,000 USD
Mt. Kilimanjaro — $10,000 USD
Mt. Rainier — $5,000 USD
Volcanoes of Mexico — $7,500 USD

Please make note of the following fund-raising deadlines:

1. At the time of registration, all climbers will be required to provide a credit card number that guarantees commitment to the fund-raising minimum. A $200 USD ($500 USD for Kilimanjaro, Elbrus and Volcanoes of Mexico) registration fee will be applied toward the fund-raising minimum.
   
   
2. Half of the fund-raising minimum must be raised by the recommitment point. Any climbers who have not raised half of their fund-raising minimum by the recommitment point will have two options:
   
   
• Place the balance owed on a credit card.
• Resign your spot and allow another climber to take your place.
  
  
3. Fund-raising minimums are due by the fund-raising deadline. Participants whose fund-raising minimums are not received by this date will have the balance due placed on a credit card. Should the climber continue to raise funds and surpass the minimum, their credit card can be refunded post-event in relation to amount raised in excess of fund-raising minimum.