Erik Schlimmer tells the story of how he learned to fastpack the Adirondacks, a grueling 110 miles and 19,000 vertical feet of climbing, in five days with only 11 pounds on his back.
When this issue hits the gyms and stores, the story that inspired this column will be old news, but I’m writing about it anyway because I think it raises some really important issues in the active community.
Join the Challenged Athletes Foundation on June 18 for an evening of inspiration at the Heroes, Heart and Hope Gala at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, where professional athletes and other notables will raise money for specialized equipment, coaching and training that gets athletes with physical challenges back in the game—and back into life.
Local triathlon club members are eligible for a special discounted ticket rate of $300, and the club with the most members buying tickets will win a “fun run” with triathlon legends Dave Scott and Scott Tinley in Central Park on June 17 at 6:30 p.m.
The gala will feature cocktails and a silent auction from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by dinner, a program and live auction from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets for the event, visit www.challengedathletes.org.
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