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Starting in 2008 Adrian Crane and Deborah Steinberg will be attempting to climb all 14 of California’s peaks over 14,000 ft.  To motivate them up each mountain they need to know that it might make a difference in someone else’ life if they attain their goal, so they have decided to climb for  STOP CANCER

We had a great climb of Whitney and Muir in winter conditions on November 22nd. Made both summits and still got down before midnight!
See our Whitney and Muir route on Spot
(Once you get to the SPOT site, click on 'Satellite' to get the best view of the mountains.)

Story and pictures of our recent Whitney and Muir climb

Story and pictures of our Middle Palisade

Story and pictures of our Mt Sill climb

Story and pictures of our Mt Shasta climb

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STOP CANCER grants funds towards Cancer Research at institutions nationwide, and is well known for their determination for finding a cure for cancer.

See the story of Climb for a Cure on The Cancer Report   (the cancer report is a show put together by Memorial Medical Cancer. The episode is #63.  CFAC is featured from minute 19:20 onward)

PROGRESS Mt Muir and Mt Whitney , November 22nd or if snow conditions are bad then Mt Langley. Deborah, Adrian, Ray Kablanow, Derek Castle, Cary Gregg and Rodolfe. Adrian and Deborah made the summit of Mt. Shasta in February 2008, and Mt Sill on August 1st. They summited Middle Palisade on September 12th. Twelve to go!

Thanks to Hi-Tec sports for their footwear and support. Thanks to Moosjaw for their support Thanks  to Adidas Eyewear for their support

If you would like to help Adrian and Deborah reach their goal, click on the “Donate Now” button below to take you to the STOPCANCER website.

 
"Thank you for allowing us to know our climb is making a difference. Your contribution to STOP CANCER.net will support important research to help find a cure for cancer and motivate us to make each summit!

Sincerely,

Adrian Crane and Deborah Steinberg"

Adrian's bio: In 1993 I climbed all the 14ers in Colorado, but I have climbed, run, hiked and adventure-raced in many of the most glorious places in the world. During my travels I have found people everywhere to be unfailingly kind and positive, whether it is someone from a small village in Tibet, or a large city in Kenya. After working quietly with an Arab computer programmer or negotiating with an American store owner I know that everyone wants to be fair and understanding. None of us deserve to be striken by cancer and all of us want to work together for a cure. My younger brother died of cancer and prompted me to help where I could. Since I do not work in biotech or medicine, I hope that these efforts in my area of expertise can help those who can directly work toward a cure. I have a wife and two sons, and we live in Modesto, California. Adrian Crane.

Deborah's bio: Deborah Steinberg is an Optometrist and Girl Scout Leader in Modesto, California. She is married with two daughters. She enjoys any kind of outdoor adventure that takes her to remote, natural, quiet places, which gives her mother fits until she returns safely. Fortunately her husband, Ross Redding, is a tolerant sort of guy and enjoys the outdoors as well. To stay in shape she likes running with her dogs in the park and is able to keep up with Adrian only because she makes herself do stairmaster at the gym. Adrian is able to tolerate her because she doesn’t whine too much. Her first summit of Mt. Shasta was in 2006. - "Everyone knows someone whose life has been touched by cancer. We draw strength from their courage, and hope that our efforts will make a difference in finding a cure. Our wish is that each ascent brings us closer to that goal."

Middle Palisade  Consistent steep climbing. Rugged talus hiking.. Camped on the ridiculous rocks of 'Thumbs Up Camp'. Struggle out tired and decide to leave Split for another trip.

Full story of our Mid palisade climb    Pictures on Flicker  

Mt Sill  Tough mountain. Fabulous views of the Palisades. August 1st summit. First to sign the summit register for 5 days. Camped at the stunningly beautiful Sam Mack meadow. Loose steep rock. Took a look at Polemonium but that will have to wait for later with its exposed slabs!

Full story of our Mt Sill climb    Pictures on Flicker 

Mt Shasta  Long isolated climb in winter. We found great weather for a change and climbed steep snow and iced up rocks in blue sky with spindrif blowing and great views.

Full story of our Mt Shatsa climb    Pictures on Flicker 

Banner and Ritter Tune up

 "On the weekend of July 11, Deborah and Adrian climbed Banner Peak along with Carey Gregg, Russell Hayward and Ray Kablanow. The climb was planned within a backpacking trip in the Ritter Range of Ansel Adams Wilderness as preparation for the climb to follow in three weeks of Thunderbolt Peak and North Pallisades Peak. Unfortunately smoke obscured some of the normally incredible views up at the summit, but the journey was beautiful. The beginning of our climb followed a gorgeous creek bordered by a profusion of wildflowers. The climb up the snowfield that separates Banner Peak and Mt. Ritter was very steep, but even through the haze we had incredible views of numerous lakes. Although the summit itself was precarious, we spent a good hour relaxing on a large rock just adjacent and enjoyed our lunch. Of course the way down is always the most difficult part of any climb, but we were able to glissade down part of the snow field which sped up our pace a bit."
Deborah

Pictures on Flicker