Special Events
Rich Romano Fund Auction
A good friend and local climbing pioneer Rich Romano was involved in a serious accident at City of Rocks, Idaho on August 31, 2010. Unfortunately, Rich's insurance will not cover the rescue fees or the ongoing post-ER visits for his therapy and various other expenses associated with his recovery.
A few of Rich’s friends started a project to help Rich raise funds- RomanoFund.com. Alpine Endeavors would like to help and will be auctioning off two days of guided climbing - one at Millbrook, one at Sky Top.
MILLBROOK
 Ryan following the traverse on A Lesson In History.
Climbing at Millbrook is more than your average day. It requires a long approach, and the need to rappel in and climb out - reasons you don't see many other climbers, if any when out there. Not only is the time required a big commitment, but having to find the route from the top, rappel in, and be able to climb out to get home is an even bigger commitment. These reasons and the fact that it provides an incredible amount of quality, tradition climbing routes - many of which Rich did the first ascent on, is why we have chose Millbrook as one of auction days.
 Square Meal - another classic Romano route.
Let one of our experienced guides share some tales on the approach, and show you the beauty that Millbrook has to offer. Routes will be chosen upon the climbers experience level, but all climbers going to Millbrook should be confident, multi-pitch rock climbers at 5.7 or higher.
SKY TOP
Sky Top is another area that is different from your usual day. Access to climbing requires you to be an overnight or meal guest of Mohonk. Where else can you eat and take a casual walk to an incredible cliff. Sky Top also holds many great climbs and classic Romano routes. Let Alpine Endeavors treat you and your partner to breakfast and climbing. Routes will be chosen upon the climbers experience level, Sky Top offers a variety of climbs for climbers of all experience levels.
 Passing one of the many roofs on Jekyll & Hyde
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For more information and ways to help Rich, please visit: RomanoFund.com
The Details
Bidding will start on April 5, 2011 at 10pm and will last for ten days.
Each of the auctions will be valid for a day of rock climbing for a party of two with their own private guide. The day will be valid for the 2011 climbing season (April through November). Dates for climbing can be arranged at any time - as long as the winning bidders register in advance.
There will be no reserve on the auction. We will list the opening Millbrook bid to start at $200 - the regular rate for a day of climbing for a party of two is $370; and the Sky Top bid at $400 - the regular rate for breakfast and a day of climbing for a party of two is $645.
Winning bidders will have a PDF gift certificate emailed to them. Use it for yourself, or give it as a gift.
The following will be provided:
For the Millbrook Rock Climbing Auction:
Day passes as required for entry onto the Mohonk Preserve; loan of any technical equipment needed to climb (helmet, harness, rock shoes, rope, etc), and a guide for the day (based upon a ratio of two climbers per guide).
For the Sky Top Meal Guest Rock Climbing Auction:
Breakfast for both guests as required for Mohonk Mountain House; loan of any technical equipment needed to climb (helmet, harness, rock shoes, rope, etc), and a guide for the day (based upon a ratio of two climbers per guide).
Each winning bidder and partner will need to provide the following:
Lunch, two quarts of water, day pack, sunscreen, camera (optional) - for a complete list, please visit our downloads page.
All proceeds will be donated by Alpine Endeavors to help Rich Romano*.
Any questions - please email.
*Due to the fact that Alpine Endeavors is donating the proceeds, purchases made by all winning bidders will not be tax-deductable.
Just Added!
American Alpine Club New York Section Member Martin Torresquintero of MT Mountain Guiding, New Haven, CT has generously donated two brand new Omega Pacific Link Cams, #1 & #2. Both items are brand new with tags, and will be sent by Martin directly to the winner bidder directly.
#1 Omega Pacific Link Cam Auction
#2 Omega Pacific Link Cam Auction
The Mohonk Preserved has generously offered two Annual household membership to mohonk preserve with climbing privileges. Valid for one year after redemption. This 12 month membership may be added on to extend an exsisting preserve membership. Winner will be sent a certficate to complete and return by mail. Membership has value of at least $150.
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