I last climbed with SOH in Ecuador in 2007. As a newbie to mountaineering, this was my first time trekking at high altitude and using crampons and ice axes. It was filled with challenges, and I had to overcome my fears (mostly of steep mountain faces!).

But it was when I found myself waking up at midnight to begin the ascent up Cotopaxi (after going to sleep at 6 in the afternoon) that I knew I had the bug, and that I would be back with SOH for another adventure.

So here I am, signed up to climb Aconcagua in January 2009.

When I’m not training or fundraising, I’m usually working, but lucky to be utilizing my environmental science degree in a job where I can make a difference. I also enjoy playing league soccer and dabbling in anything that captures my interest (which turns out to be a lot :) ).

I hope you will follow us on our climbs through the website, and thanks to everyone for your donations and support.

Shelley

My past climbs: Ecuador 2007, volcanoes in Guatemala, West Coast Trail and more to come!

My fundraising goal: $5000

My highest altitude: 5400m (17,700ft)

I am raising money for: Cole Fairfield Carter

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