Overview

Denali - 2009

In the Spring of 2009, CFAC returned to the "High One", or Denali, located in Alaska. Denali, standing at 20,320 feet, is known as one of the crowning jewels in North American mountaineering. After 23 days on the mountain, Rob and his partner toped out on the highest peak in North America.

Everest - 2005

At 29,035 feet (8850 meters), Mount Everest is the highest point on the globe. Rising high out of the great range of the Himalaya, Mount Everest is still one of climbing's great accomplishments for a mountaineer to attempt. Its danger and extreme altitude presents our current climbing team with the ultimate challenge in terms of team and individual commitment and safety.

Denali - 2004

In the Spring of 2004, CFAC set its sights on the "High One", or Denali, located in Alaska. Denali, standing at 20,320 feet, is known as one of the crowning jewels in North American mountaineering. Heavy gear hauling, extreme arctic weather and thin air made this peak a great challenge for two expedition attempts in 2004 back-to-back.

Imja Tse - Lobuche East 2003

In the Spring of 2003, CFAC garnered the interest and support of over 15 climbers and trekkers interested in climbing and trekking in the Nepal Himalaya. CFAC decided to attempt a two-peak expedition goal, climbing Lobuche East first and then the venerable Imja Tse. Though both are trekking peaks, Lobuche East definitively is a true mountaineering peak with difficulty climbing terrain high above 19.000 feet. The support trek team laid the foundation for both a fun and close expedition experience.

Imja Tse 2001

In the Fall of 2001, Climbing For A Cure (CFAC) was founded. Imja Tse, or Island Peak was the first peak to be attempted for CFAC. It is called a "trekking peak" in the Nepal Himalaya keeping the price of a permit to a minimum. Founder Robert Chang and a small group of 5 of his friend departed 17 days after the September 11, 2001 tragedy in New York City. Standing at 20,30 feet, Imja Tse is still a fine peak to climb and the team's success was a first true tribute to Robert's sister, Marie.