It seems like a good idea

Well, it's October and time to travel again. Actually this idea was hatched about five years ago by Cory Flummerfelt and Jeff Carpenter-I was just an innocent bystander, when they began talking about going to Kilimanjaro. The idea came and went, until I revisited the possibility last summer. In a moment of brilliance (or stupidity), I booked the trip and requested information on making it a charity climb. Since then, Kim and I have created a non-profit, raised funds, and climbed a dozen 14er's. Trek for Hospice was developed to benefit the Denver Hospice and the Hospice of Larimer County, all in honor of my mom. So, here we are, ready to climb the Roof of Africa: two middle-aged women, two backpacks and a lot of power bars.Read more