Announcing the Grouse Grind for Charity Event

It’s official. I’m doing it again!

Sebastian Albrecht on the Grouse Grind - 2009

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I’ll be attempting to ascend the Grouse Grind a record 14x in a single day on June 23rd, 2010 (plus, raise $15,000 for charity). That’s 14x up a 2.9 km trail with 853 m elevation gain and an average grade of approximately 30%. If successful, I will have climbed 40.6 km and ascended 11.9 km in elevation in approximately 16 hours.

Those that know me know that I don’t need a reason to do something like this, other than the challenge. However, I happen to have a fantastic motivation. I am attempting the record in order to raise funds and awareness for the RLP Shelter Foundation (in support of women’s shelters and violence prevention programs).

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I set the record in 2009 by climbing the Grouse Grind 13x in a single day. You can see some of the media coverage of last year’s event here. This year, it’s going to be bigger and better!

My goal is to raise $15,000 this year. I would very much appreciate your help and support. You can show your support by donating to the RLP Shelter Foundation.

I’ve dubbed this event Grind4Shelter and you’ll be able to easily follow my progress by going to Grind4Shelter.com , the Facebook Event page, or following me on twitter #Grind4Shelter.

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For media inquiries please contact Crystal Reinitz ( crystal.reinitz@edelman.comor 604.340.4541).