Climbs and Treks Volume 5 . Issue 16 .

Winter 2003-04

Yoga in the city...CITY OF ROCKS, that is June 11-13

Holiday Shopping BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Richard B. Parrish, Chair
Heidi Mickelson, Vice-Chair
What sounds better than combining a high energy rock climbing experience with the refreshing Looking for a great holiday gift for that Julie Kilgrow, Secretary
feeling of yoga? Expedition Inspiration is thrilled to offer this new, exciting combination sport special someone who has everything? Russell Merrill, Treasurer
adventure—world class rock climbing and yoga. Laurie Barrera
Consider holiday cards - a perfect present for that “hard to buy for” Mari Clack
Idaho’s City of Rocks National Reserve is a crag climber’s paradise. Situated in the high desert of south-
person. You will also be making a donation to EI in their honor! Ronald V. Dorn, MD
east Idaho, City of Rocks offers thousands of granite rock formations and countless one and two pitch
climbs for all levels of experience. The “City” maintains a reputation as a world-class cragging center Every greeting card will further breast cancer research. Check out Roger Evans
visited by climbers who rave about the quality of the climbing experience in a wild setting of aspens, our website for a full color image of this beautiful card and to order Julie Gralow, MD
mountain mahogany and pinyon pine. on line. Brenda Himelfarb Committed to raising awareness and funds to aid in the eradication of breast cancer
This adventure will offer a wide variety of activities, from climbing the granite crags to hiking, to bird watching, to, of course, yoga. The Nancy Knoble
Take-A-Hike Bracelets are another fun and colorful holiday gift.
program will offer several yoga sessions, blended with learning to climb or honing climbing skills you already have. Yoga in the city will offer a
Dillon Rogers, has produced a leather band that reads “Helping STAFF
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wide range of climbing challenges for the beginner to the advanced climber. It should be a fun adventure for all!
LEADERSHIP: Sawtooth Mountain Guides TRIP COST: $450 MINIMUM FUNDRAISING: $1000 (all contributions are tax deductible) Breast Cancer Take-A-Hike.” Available in hot pink, olive, denim Katie Powell, Executive Director Message .
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and saddle leather and accented with beads. $30.
Your purchase will support the Los Angeles Take-A-Hike.
Carol O’Loughlin, Programs Manager
Laurita Crabtree, Finance Manager u from the .
. Dr. Angela DeMichele
MT. RAINIER, WASHINGTON July 17-22 Call 213-486-4558 to order. . to the Medical Advisory
Mt. Rainier, at 14,411 feet, is the most extensively glaciated peak in the continental United States amid one
of America’s most magnificent national parks. It features limitless mountaineering possibilities to the .
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Julie Gralow, MD, Chair
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aspiring or experienced climber provided by expert guides from Rainier Mountaineering Inc. (RMI), an
authorized concessionaire of Mt. Rainier National Park. Often used as a training ground for Everest
expeditions, this breathtaking peak, though demanding, offers the novice a mountaineering experience with
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University of Washington Directors .
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Angela DeMichele, M.D., M.S.C.E. is a medical oncologist
Watch Angela DeMichele, MD . and clinical epidemiologist focused in breast cancer. After
minimal risk. Included in the climb is a thorough training day to help participants learn or enhance their
our website for news of . Dick Parrish, Chair
. graduating with an M.D. from Washington University School
climbing skills. We are pleased to offer our Mt. Rainier Climb as a two tiered adventure. Climbers may opt . University of Pennsylvania
. of Medicine, Dr. DeMichele completed an Internal Medicine
to be a part of the Summit Team, which will attempt to reach the gorgeous peak at 14,411 feet. Or choose to
Expedition Inspiration’s . As the holidays approach we count our blessings and consider the
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be a part of the Base Camp Support Team and spend a second night near Camp Muir, honing their new found . Ronald V. Dorn, MD opportunity to give back to others and share our good fortune. We
. residency and Hematology/Oncology fellowship at the
climbing skills and sending good karma up to the Summit Team. Either way, Mt. Rainier provides an incredibly rewarding challenge along with . Mountain States Tumor Institute are proud to be involved with Expedition Inspiration as members . University of Pennsylvania. She also holds a Masters Degree
extraordinary panoramas of little Tahoma, Mt. Adams, Mt. Baker and Mt. St. Helens. Five Peaks in . . in Clinical Epidemiology from Penn’s Center for Clinical
LEADERSHIP: Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. TRIP COST: $1,600 MINIMUM FUNDRAISING: $2,500 (all contributions are tax deductible) . of the Board of Directors. Our mission is to raise awareness and
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Five Years ............................ Kathleen Grant, MD support breast cancer research, which will help accelerate the
. Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CCEB). She has been an
. California Pacific Medical Center development of innovative new treatments. . Assistant Professor of Medicine and Senior Scholar in the
Climbs . . CCEB since 2000. Her research utilizes methods in molecular
SAWTOOTH MOUNTAIN . Bon Voyage Daphne John Lung, MD We have hiked numerous trails, climbed mountains and even auc- .
.......... . . and genetic epidemiology to study biomarkers of breast cancer
ADVENTURE August 20-21 . Mountain States Tumor Institute tioned beautifully decorated bras to raised money to support research
. outcome, treatment response and late effects of therapy.
This will be your chance . Expedition Inspiration wishes one of our favorite volunteers, grants. Expedition Inspiration grants have led to many successes,
. DeMichele is a recipient of a Young Investigator Award from
Expedition Inspiration is pleased to offer a two-tiered to make a long term . Daphne O’Neill, “bon voyage” and good luck on her new Robert E. Vestal, MD such as developing a community based high dose chemotherapy pro- .
adventure in the beautiful Sawtooth National . adventures. She will be leaving Sun Valley this fall to return Clinical Pharmacology Consulting . the American Society of Clinical Oncology and a Mentored
commitment to the . gram that can be administered in small cancer centers. This means
. Clinical Research Career Development Award from the
Wilderness of Idaho. This is a great way for hikers of breast cancer cause, while . to her home near Brisbane, Australia. Daphne has been a Boise, Idaho that many patients can be treated successfully in their home
. National Institutes of Health. She directs the breast cancer
all levels to challenge themselves. Our two teams will
pursuing lofty goals!
. faithful volunteer for many of our local events for several environments. These advances in research happen because you care. .
be able to meet partway back down to the trailhead . years. Thank you for all. We will miss you, Daphne! Marc Lippman, MD, Science Advisor
. component of the Living Well After Cancer Program at the
and celebrate their achievements together. . University of Michigan This holiday season we are asking you to join us in giving a gift of . Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania,
life and hope by making a donation to The Expedition Inspiration . which focuses on research into both physiological and
Thompson Peak Fund for Breast Cancer Research. Every contribution, no matter . psychological late effects in breast cancer survivors. She is
. currently working on several large cohort studies examining
Thompson Peak is one of the most sought after summits in the Sawtooths, only in part because, at 10,776 feet, it is the highest peak in the what the size, represents your ongoing commitment to a brighter .
range. Easy access from Redfish Lake, a spectacular off-trail hike through a rugged alpine valley, and a relatively easy scramble to the summit future for those among us who are fighting breast cancer. Our . relationships between breast cancer outcome and biologic
combine for a great day. The route starts from the Redfish Trailhead, connects with the Alpine Way trail and then heads cross country pledge as Board Members is to continue to fund promising medical . markers of immune response, chemometabolism, cell cycle
through the high valley between Thompson Peak and Williams Peak. From a saddle at the head of the valley the route contours underneath research. We hope you will join us in our battle against this disease. . control and growth factor signaling. Welcome.
the west face of Thompson and finishes up a broad couloir in the southwest face with easy scrambling. The route climbs approximately 4,200
feet over about 6.5 miles.

u SAVE THE DATE Medical Symposium Public Forum

LEADERSHIP: Sawtooth Mountain Guides TRIP COST: $200 MINIMUM FUNDRAISING: $1000 (all contributions are tax deductible)

The Skier’s Summit Eighth Annual Laura Evans Memorial Breast Cancer Symposium
The Skier’s Summit is a highpoint located on the east shoulder of Williams Peak, which is directly across the valley and to the south of “Breast Cancer—The Development and Validation of New Therapeutics”
Thompson. It is popular winter ski tour from SMG’s Williams Peak yurt. From the point where the summit team heads off trail to the valley
between Thompson and Williams, the Skier’s Summit crew will head directly up the broad east shoulder of Williams Peak, weaving their way Best Wishes • Public Forum, Thursday, February 26, 2004, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
through an open hillside covered in sage and Arrowleaf Balsamroot. The broad ridge becomes more defined and the Skier’s Summit is the for a Happy • Limelight Room, Salon C, Sun Valley Inn, Sun Valley, Idaho
final highpoint before it climbs more vertically to the summit of Williams Peak. While having a peak experience of their own, the Skier’s
P.O. Box 4289 • Ketchum, Idaho 83340
Holiday Season • Featured Speakers will present information on the latest breast cancer research and developments
Summit group will be able to look directly across at the Summit Team on Thompson Peak.
LEADERSHIP: Sawtooth Mountain Guides TRIP COST: $150 MINIMUM FUNDRAISING: $1000 (all contributions are tax deductible)
Expedition Inspiration Fund • Question and Answer Session
and a
The 4th Annual Michele Ann Potkin Memorial Climb
BOISE, IDAHO
Healthy 2004! Please attend and take advantage of this opportunity to learn from preeminent
The 2004 Sawtooth Mountain Adventure will be dedicated to the memory of Michele Ann Potkin, who climbed with our co-founder, Laura Evans.
PERMIT NO. 679 cancer researchers from around the world.
PAID
Once again, Michele’s dear friend, Diane Warren of the Diane Warren Foundation, is underwriting this climb. A tribute flag in Michele’s memory will U.S. POSTAGE
be carried to the summit of Thompson Peak, to honor her spirit and dedication to the breast cancer cause. Many thanks to The Diane Warren NON-PROFIT ORG. UPDATE is published three times a year by EXPEDITION INSPIRATION
Foundation for its continued support of Expedition Inspiration. We invite you to take part in what promises to be a wonderful adventure! 640 North Main . Box 4289 . Ketchum, Idaho 83340 . Tel 208 726-6456 . Fax 208 725-2091 . Email ei@expeditioninspiration.org
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Mt. Rainier
Expedition Inspiration’s 2003 Mt Rainier team enjoyed a
beautiful and rewarding experience this summer. Team
members Julie Goodale of Stony Point, NY, Kelly Herrington
from Schenectady, NY, and Eve Ruff, Seattle, all reached
the 14,411 summit of this gem. Kristi Frambach of Seattle
and Cathy Pierce from Issaquah, WA were thrilled to climb to
the Ingraham Flats at 11,200 feet. Congratulations to all of our
team members and especially to Julie and Cathy, breast
cancer survivors.
Kristi wrote after her experience...
“Why do people climb mountains? ...Mountains make us the
strongest, focused and most inspired of people... Mountains
show us that we are survivors. They show us our hearts and
souls and in that intimate viewing, we see who we were
meant to be! Perhaps Laura Evans understood that best of
all...she suggested we climb a mountain to find a cure for
breast cancer...and she suggested to all of us that we become
the very best we could ever be in doing that! Expedition
Inspiration inspires us all to climb to the summit of our
lives...and oh! The view is breathtaking!”
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Gayot’s Generosity
For the past seven years, Gayot Publications has been a Los Angeles
Take-A-Hike sponsor. In the beginning, this leader in professional
restaurant reviews and up to the date travel information, donated its
guide books for the goodie bags along with various restaurant gift
certificates that were given as prizes for top fundraisers. And when
the silent auction was added to the festivities, Alain Gayot,
Editor-in-Chief was the first to come on board.
“If it hadn’t been for Alain,” says Sarah Korda, Silent Auction Chair,
“I don’t think we would have even been able to have an auction.”
Each year, in addition to donating books, Gayot personally writes
hundreds of letters to restaurants and hotels, asking them to donate
to the event. And Gayot.com’s database enables worldwide access to
more than 17,000 restaurant reviews from 66 cities around
the world! So, needless to say, thousands of dollars have been
raised for Expedition Inspiration’s LA Take-A-Hike because of
Alain’s generosity.
Five years ago, Alain’s mother had breast cancer. “The hike, of
course, became much more personal,” says Gayot. “Each year I want
to do even more.” And each year Expedition Inspiration sings him
praises. Thank you, Alain. Thank you.
Go to gayot.com for witty and informative reviews on hotels, chefs,
restaurants, wine and much more.
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. 8th Annual LA EI Team Bags Mt. Borah in Record Time!
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By Diana Kapp
In the weeks leading up to August 18th, life for nine climbers
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.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ pretty much revolved around Chicken Ridge. Chicken Ridge, .
. the ‘fall-and-that’s-it’ legendary knife ledge that has to be crossed .
. The Eighth Annual EI in order to reach the summit of Mt. Borah, was all any of the
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. Take-A-Hike began with .
. introductions by B.J. team members of EI’s Mt. Borah Climb could talk or think .
. about. As Courtney Kapp, breast cancer survivor and EI .
. Dockweiler, who has Advisory Board Member, chanted it on training hikes straight .
. chaired the event five up Mt. Baldy (literally, no switchbacks), detailed accounts of .
. times. Breast cancer sur- .
. vivors, Nancy Knoble,
the infamous ridge traverse by successful Borah climbers were .
. Expedition Inspiration discussed in detail. And every team member had purchased the .
. requisite “hold on for dear life” gloves. As the team pulled out of .
. Board Member and EI Ketchum the evening before, headed for the Wagon Wheel .
. Advisory Board Member, Motel near the trailhead, Kapp’s husband couldn’t help but flap
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. Karyn Blackmore-Hagy, . For booking information call 208.726.6456
. gave messages of inspira- his arms teasingly: “Cluck, cluck, cluck, cluck, cluck.” .
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. tion and hope. Both Kathy Smith and B.J. Dockweiler, Chair In addition to the Summit team, a “Support team” of nine also . CLIMBING FOR A CURE FOR BREAST CANCER
. women spoke of their participated in the Borah Climb. The plan was for this second .
. journeys of survival. .
. Knoble also spoke of how Expedition Inspiration was
group to leave Ketchum in the morning, climb part way up the . Mt. Borah Summit Team (left to right) Joan Swift, Courtney Kapp,
. conceived as a tribute to the courage and determination of mountain and meet the first group on their descent. The Summit .
. team, on the trail by 4am, ascended 5,500 feet to summit the . Russ Merrill (standing) Jan Crenshaw Voit, CC Crenshaw, Nicole
. breast cancer survivors and memories of the thousands of lives 12,668 foot peak, Idaho’s highest, in just over four hours; and . Hallen, Tara Armistead, Lisa Kapp and Diana Kapp
. cut short by the disease. descended in the same amount of time. This beat the guide’s
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. EXPEDITION INSPIRATION WHY CLIMB? As Rene Dumal said:
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. Honorary Chair, actress Téa Leoni, along with actress Jeanne ★ time plan by five hours. “We totally underestimated the amazing . 2004 ADVENTURES
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athletic capability of this group,” said lead guide, Erik Leidecker,
of Sawtooth Mountain Guides. .
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Board Member) on the Summit team raised at least $2500 for EI,
to fund breast cancer research grants. The Support team also par- “Y ou cannot stay on the summit forever,
you have to come down again.
. Raver, led the 1000 hikers through a warm-up, before they all
. hit the trails.
. The music provided by Unkle Monkey and ★
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. Singers had the tired hikers dancing in theThe Tim Peterson
On top, just as the last two climbers appeared out of the final
boulder field onto the summit, bright sun broke through the
foreboding gray skies. Hugs were shared; tribute flags bearing the
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ticipated significantly in fundraising. According to one climber,
raising the money was the easy part: “I sent out 30 letters to friends,
and had 100% participation. The cause sold itself,” said Diana
Kapp. Altogether, over $30,000. was raised by the Borah climbers.
E xpedition Inspiration’s active adventures are struc-
tured to empower and promote the health and
well being of all who participate, while increasing the
amount of funding available for breast cancer research.
So why bother in the first place?
Just this: What is above knows what is below,
but what is below does not know what is above.
One climbs, one sees. One descends, one sees no longer,
but one has seen. There is an art of conducting oneself in the
. aisles. There was names of friends and family touched by breast cancer were
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. fabulous food and drink for all as well as an incredible silent flown. Everyone agreed that Chicken Ridge, where most of the . The Borah Team, including spouses, kids, guides and EI staff, Each participant will be helping the cause by donating lower regions by the memory of what one saw higher up.
. auction with more than 150 items put together by auction
. chair Sarah Korda, who worked endless hours to make this the
. best auction yet!
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group had roped up with a guide to cross, was as thrilling as it was
terrifying -and overall, not as bad as anticipated.
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numbering close to sixty, gathered that evening at the home
of two of the climbers for celebration, war-stories, and a few
margaritas. Toasts were made. Gag prizes were given. A rubber
or raising funds above and beyond the actual costs of
the adventure. These funds will be allocated by
Expedition Inspiration’s distinguished Medical
When one can no longer see, one can at least know.”
. Each of the eight women and one man (Russ Merrill, an EI . chicken, however, was not among them!
Here is your chance to make a difference
. Many thanks to our generous sponsors Gayot Publications, . Advisory Committee to cutting-edge projects in in your life and the lives of others.
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breast cancer research, education and patient support. Please send a full packet of information and an application for the following climbs:
. Phoenix Software, Guess?, Accusplit, Aspen Travel, Wood
. Investments, Shorewood Realtors, Glaceau Vitamin Water, Although Expedition Inspiration was conceived as a 첸 City of Rocks 첸 Mt. Rainier 첸 Sawtooth Mountain Adventure
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. Talia & Tom Block & Family, KPMG, Zero Minus Plus,
. Union Bank of CA, Frank Stiefel, and allGoodOrganics.
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. And a GREAT BIG congratulations and thank you to
BRAS FOR A CAUSE tribute to the courage and determination of breast
cancer survivors and to the memories of the thousands
of women whose lives were cut short by the
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. the top fundraiser Teri Roseman! WROR, 105.7 Classic Hits radio . Many thanks to WROR, Under-
. . disease, ANYONE CAN PARTICIPATE. Expedition CITY STATE ZIP
. ★ station in Boston hosted the East . cover Wear, Corners Framing, Inspiration’s Adventures are open to women and men of
. The hike raised over $150,000 for Dr. Michael Press’ Coast version of the Los Angeles . Santa Rita Wines, Massachusetts all ages and fitness levels. Participants need to be in DAY PHONE HOME PHONE
. breast cancer research at the USC Norris Comprehensive celebrity bra auction—Bras for a . General Hospital Cancer Center,
. Cancer Center. . good physical shape with lots of positive mental FAX E-MAIL
. Cause. Sue Cope, a host of the . Samuel Adams, Konditor Meister, attitude, but need no previous technical training.
. WROR morning show, orchestrat- . KaBloom and Lauren Caterer’s. All
. ed a fabulous evening, October 9 at . proceeds from the event benefited
. . Make a difference–in your life and the
To receive a full packet of information and an application:
. the Avalon Ballroom. Over 400 . Massachusetts Breast Cancer Fax 208 725-2091 . Tel 208 726-6456
. people participated in the festivi- . Coalition, The Ellie Fund and lives of others–sign up now. Box 4289 . Ketchum, Idaho 83340 . E Mail ei@expeditioninspiration.org
. ties, starting with an open bar . Expedition Inspiration. or go to www.expeditioninspiration.org
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. reception, followed by a fashion .
. show and live auction and the . Thank you again to the entire staff
. Johnny Ray Band. Bras designed by . at WROR, especially Sue Cope,
. . Expedition Inspiration has the following local hikes and events planned for 2004:
. everyone from Olympia Dukakis . Jill Clapp and Bob Pedder; TO BE ANNOUNCED:
. to Loren and Wally, WROR’s . Deborah Forter and Susan FEB: Eighth Annual Laura Evans Memorial Breast Cancer Symposium, Sun Valley Portland Take-A-Hike
. Morning Show Duo raised over . Whalen from MBCC and Jeff JUNE: City of Rocks Climb and Yoga Adventure • JULY: Sun Valley Event, Mt. Rainier Climb
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. Katie Powell, Executive Director, Kim Raver, Jeanne Tripplehorn, ★ $30,000. . Popkin from The Ellie Fund. AUGUST: Sawtooth Mountain Adventure • OCTOBER: Los Angeles Take-A-Hike, Seattle Take-A-Hike
. Téa Leoni, Honorary Chair and Brenda Himelfarb, Board of Director . Denver Take-A-Hike
. Bra designed by Pamela Anderson . Morning show hosts, Loren and Wally Check out our website: www.expeditioninspiration.org for updates on these events.