The CNY Climbing Team summits 4 more peaks on their way toward their goal of summitting all the High Points in each state in the US. The accomplishments included Mount MItchell in N.C., the highest point east of the Mississippi, Clingman’s Dome in Tennessee, Sassafras Mountain in S.C., and Brasstown Bald in Georgia. The endurance test was to do this all in ONE day!

CNY Retreat

Lake PLacid was the setting for our annual retreat which is designed to build team work and positive attitudes. All participants cheered as they reached the summit of Mountain Colden this year. A few made their way through the anorthosite rocks and boulders around Lake Arnold. A second group set their sites on the Trap Dyke, a large crevice running up the center of the mountain from Avalanche Lake.

The summit accomplishment of 11th highest peak in the Adirondacks brought laughter and comradery – just what the doctor ordered! Hats off to the staff and their perseverence and their ability to enjoy the challenge! Congratulations!

July

CNY ULtra Team continues its endeavors under leadership of Ben Allanson.

Ben completes his first Ultra in Cazenovia, NY.

May

CNY Ultra Team participates in the Keys 100 Ultra-Marathon 2009

Dr Carr and Ben Allanson endured blistering heat (and lost luggage) as they made their way down the Florida Keys to participate in the Keys 100 Race in May. This was Ben’s first road race for the CNY Ultra Team and his first marathon. Pictured here, Dr. Carr and Ben check in at the first check point, 25 miles into the race. The Race raises money for cancer research.

Lara is making changes!

Lara Allanson, our Office Administrator cuts off more than 12 inches of her hair to donate to Locks of Love, an organization that uses the hair to make wigs for children suffering from permanent hair loss. Way to go Lara!

March

The CNYOSM Ultra Team continues to log on miles in preparation for the Keys 100 Race in May. The crew is working extra hard to support their runners and raise awareness for Cancer Research.

January

Dr. Carr participates in the H.U.R.T. 100 Trail Endurance Race 2009. An interesting weather pattern brought torrential rains and high winds. The city of Honolulu had a “storm” day (like our snow days). The entire city of Honolulu was closed and the result on the mountain was mud, mud and more mud. Runners and crew members persevered!