2006 Summary

December

Dr Carr and his climbing team will spend several days this December on the winter trails in the Adirondack Mountains. Their training continues year round in preparation for several high peak attempts in 2007. These include another trip to Mount Rainier for Crevace Rescue practice, acclimatization expeditions to France and a summit bid for Elbrus in Russia.

Dr Carr’s “Take the Challenge” theme continues with a strong endeavor for healthy living. Through example and support, the staff at CNYOSM tackled a work-out program and lost a total of 109 pounds in three months. They also dropped their cholesterol by 80 points! They entered a national fitness program and will continue through the new year.

A record was set at our annual retreat this year – we had the largest group to attempt and summit our mountain hike! We formed three groups to bring twenty-one people to the summits. Congratulations to all employees and family members for the success on Giant and Rocky Mountains!

June

Dr Carr summits Denali on June 26th, 2006 with climbing team CNYOSM.
The group flew onto the Kahiltna Glacier and took the West Buttress route. The final traverse was the summit ridge, with mile long drops on either side. Dr. Carr holds the company sign with head guide, Mike Horst at the highest point in North America (20,320 feet)! Congratulations and gratitude go to all of the team members: Cathy Caenepeel, Mike Walter and Mike Horst.

March

Dr. Carr continues rigorous training through the month of March to prepare for the upcoming Denali expedition. This mountain range requires double carries throughout the high camps for proper acclimatization and load reduction. Denali is a mountain of extreme conditions with 100-mph winds and -40 F temperatures.

Lara Allanson prepares boxes of crayons for donation to local schools.
They were delivered to the kindergarten classes at Split Rock Elementary School, Onondaga Road Elementary School and Holy Family School on March 17th.