Help Enock Summit Mt. Rainier

Born with Spina Bifida, I am a disabled athlete, adventurer, motivational speaker, and advocate for others with disabilities. Despite not having the use of my legs, I have lived to overcome life's challenges, breaking physical barriers and defying odds. I live by the motto: "If you try, things happen."

Having excelled at wheelchair sports my whole life, I decided to pursue rock climbing as a young adult. It is one of the most challenging and limit-pushing things I have ever experienced. The passing of my friend, Nick Hall, inspired me to try this sport. Nick lost his life performing a rescue. 

After hearing the news, I went to Nick's Facebook page. I looked through all the amazing photos of places he had climbed, including Mt. Rainier. I decided that day I would find a way up there to see what Nick had with his own eyes. 

After deciding to see the top of Mt. Rainier, I made it my mission to climb at the highest level possible. I attended several trips to the Gunks with Paradox Sports and ultimately completed an ascent of the Zodiac route on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.

Climbing Mt. Rainier as a person with Spina Bifida is not going to be easy -- I am aware of the challenges ahead of me. Unfortunately, one of the most significant barriers is currently cost. Since I decided that I needed to experience Mt. Rainier beyond just pictures, I have struggled to fund this mission. I have been training with local guides from Synott Mountain Guides to prepare for what I will experience during this adventure. I have also been working with a local engineer, Justin Whitney, to construct a ski apparatus that will allow me to ascend fixed ropes up the Disappointment Cleaver route and ski back down where applicable. I have the ability, drive, motivation, and fire within me, just as I did with El Capitan. Thank you for considering donating and sharing this. Together we can reach new heights."