The Horsetooth Hang Educational grant is designed to give youth travel opportunities. We want to give $500 in travel money to someone over the age of 18. The only requirements are that the recipient uses the money to go to a national climbing destination to work on a public service project (trail work, trash clean up, re-vegetation, etc.), then do a photo essay and brief write up of the project, and give two slideshows of the experience. The recipient can stay as long as they want at the area, or after they have completed the public service project, may use any remaining money to continue traveling. Please see below for all details and requirements.
Objectives
The Horsetooth Educational Grant is designed to give opportunities to climbers who exhibit an interest in making a positive impact on the climbing environment through community service projects and expanding education of environmental impacts both locally and nationally.
We are looking for a person who is an activist and seeks to widen their perspective on environmental issues through traveling and sharing their experiences with the people of their local community (whether climbers or otherwise).
Requirements
All applicants must:
- Be over the age of 18 at time of application
- Fill out an application online
- Be a member of the Access Fund (You can sign up for a discounted price when you register for the Hang this year!)
- Show interest in reducing the environmental impacts of rock climbing (not necessarily restricted to bouldering)
- Use the awarded money to travel to a national climbing destination within 9 months of receipt of grant
- Participate in a community service project in the selected area (trail work, trash clean-up, etc.)
- Do a photo essay of project (If applicant doesn't have camera, arrangements will be made. Make note on application)
- Write a one page summary addressing the following questions:
- What environmental issues does the area face?
- What user groups contribute to these problems? Are there any barriers/restrictions placed on climbing?
- What has been done to resolve the problems, and how is the project you are working on helping?
- Why is education concerning environmental issues important for future generations?
- What have you learned from your experience
- In your local community, do two slideshows about your trip (May be in any kind of public or private school, outreach center, climbing gym, gear shop, etc. If you are unable to make arrangements, help will be provided.)
- Selection of candidate will not be based on climbing ability or experience, but on interest in environmental activism. Please do not submit a climbing resume.
- Attend the Neptune Mountaineering Horsetooth Hang in order to receive their award. Winning candidates not present at the Hang will not receive the grant, and the money will be given to the next person in line.
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Laura Petersen loves the undo button, dark chocolate, and to get on any kind of rock to climb. She "learned the ropes" and fell in love with rock climbing about six years ago along the North Shore of Lake Superior. She currently lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with her dog Ely, and works as a graphic designer at Jax Outdoor Gear. You'll see her frequently bouldering at Horsetooth or roping up at Lumpy Ridge or Vedauwoo for some good 'ol crack climbing. Check out a sample of Laura's winning essay |
