August

The adventure continued for the CNYOSM Climbing Team. This summer they headed to Europe and hit the Alps and the Caucasus mountain ranges with summits reached on Mont Blanc at 15,774 feet and Elbrus at 18,510 ft. A great accomplishment for the entire team: Dr. Dan Carr, Cindy Carr, Lara Allanson, Mike Walter, Cathy Caenepeel, and Michael Horst. Thanks to all involved for your brawn, your brains and the borscht!

July

The CNYOSM Climbing Team celebrated success on the summit of Mount Rainier at 6:20am, July 4. This impressive mountain with its significant landscape of crevasses and snow bridges is sometimes called North America’s Everest. This was our training ground for our upcoming expedition to Switzerland and Russia to climb Mont Blanc and Mount Elbrus respectively.

April

The CNYOSM Climbing Team begins intensive training for their next expedition to Mount Rainier and Mount Hood in Washington. The weather conditions on the summit of Mount Rainier can be predicted by the formation of these massive lenticular clouds. This picture was taken by the team last year as they reached base camp. They made it off the mountain just before the storm hit the summit.

February

Dr. Carr learns about the endangered rhino while visiting the Field Exhibit at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. This is ‘home’ to the world’s most successful rhino breeding program with over 50 babies! Dr. Carr supports the Department of Conservation and Research for Endangered Species (CRES).

Dr. Carr photographs the trail view of Camelback Mountain in Arizona. Ten years ago, this was the mountain that captured Dr. Carr’s interest for hiking and climbing. It was the first mountain outside of NY State that Dr. Carr climbed after chemotherapy treatments. Back then it took over three hours to climb. During his last visit there, Dr. Carr climbed Camelback in 37 minutes!

The Majestic Red Rock of Arizona

There was nothing like winter climbing in Boynton Canyon! The Secret Mountain Wilderness pictured here, was the setting for impressive nature hikes among the cliffs and canyons.

January

CNYOSM Climbing Team Conquers Cascade despite 50 mile/hour winds! Visiting novice climbers (center) join Mrs. Carr (far left) and Lara Allanson (far right) for some Adirondack winter climbing. Although the views were limited by fog and snow, the team added a second hike to summit Phelps Mountain the next day. Three cheers for Tim Carr and Dina Proffer for “Taking the Challenge”!