Climb for Heroes Pace Groups and Volunteers

[Jeff Hester]

We have a LOT of people on Team SoCalHiker for the Climb for Heroes on 5/21. Interestingly, this will be the first time going up Mt Baldy for roughly half of you.

Because we have such a large group with a wide range of experience, we need a few of you to help out as group leaders. I’m planning four groups, with a lead, a sweep and a photographer for each.

Not everyone will want to be in a group, and that’s fine, but for those that do, it will provide instant community on the trail.

Please reply if you’re interested in helping out, otherwise you might be “volun-told.” 🙂

I’ll update this post with our volunteers and groups.

T-Shirt Volunteers
The following fine folks have volunteered to help hand out our team t-shirts on the day of the hike:

• Meredith Crane
• Gerardo Perez
• Mi Hoang

Group One
Fast-pace

• Lead:
• Sweep: Karen McCartney
• Photographer:

Group Two
Brisk pace

• Lead & Photographer: Cecilia “CeCe” Lorthioir
• Sweep: Philip Yoho

Group Three
Moderate pace

• Lead: Kristi Olguin
• Sweep:
• Photographer: Shuping Yin

Group Four
Slow-and-steady pace

• Lead: Natalie Curry
• Sweep:
• Photographer: Randy Ortiz

[Senaka]

Hi Jeff, my wife and i are going to hike in the Slow-and-steady pace group. If you wants me to help in this group I would love to do it.Probably we will be the only one
hiking in this group.

Thanks,
Senaka

[Kelli]

Hi Jeff…….I can take on the “sweep” for group 3 “moderate pace”

thanks,
Kelli

[Jeff Hester]

Kelli wrote:

Hi Jeff…….I can take on the “sweep” for group 3 “moderate pace”

thanks,
Kelli

Thanks, Kelli!

[Natalie C]

Hi Jeff 🙂 I’m SOOOOO excited to be part of your team!! I’m doing this Saturday also with another group and maybe or maybe not I’ll be a little tired. SO! I’d be happy to lead or sweep the slow and steady group!
Natalie !!

[Jeff Hester]

Natalie C wrote:

Hi Jeff ???? I’m SOOOOO excited to be part of your team!! I’m doing this Saturday also with another group and maybe or maybe not I’ll be a little tired. SO! I’d be happy to lead or sweep the slow and steady group!
Natalie !!

Thanks so much, Natalie! I’ve added you to our volunteer list.

[Natalie C]

Sweeeeet!

[Kristi Olguin]

Hi Jeff,
Not sure what the qualifications are?? I have never hiked Mt. Baldy. I hike about 35 minute miles. I could lead group 3 or sweep group 4 if you like.
Kristi

[Jeff Hester]

Kristi Olguin wrote:

Hi Jeff,
Not sure what the qualifications are?? I have never hiked Mt. Baldy. I hike about 35 minute miles. I could lead group 3 or sweep group 4 if you like.
Kristi

No qualifications necessary! I’ve added you to the list. Thanks, Kristi!

[Cecil]

Hi Jeff, I can help in handing out the t-shirts, if you still need folks.

Hi Seneka, I’m a beginner and just finished Cucamonga Peak (also done with Mt. Wilson). I’d like to join your slow and steady group, whether that’s Group 4 or not. 🙂 Thanks in advance!

[beatriz]

Hi Jeff,

How many miles roundtrip will the hike be on Sunday?

Thank you!
B

[Jeff Hester]

beatriz wrote:

Hi Jeff,

How many miles roundtrip will the hike be on Sunday?

Thank you!
B

Beatriz, all the details on the route and distance are in our blog post.

Because it’s an out-and-back route, you can stop and turn around whenever you need to.

[Karen]

Hi Jeff,

If we can find a lead, I would be happy to sweep group 1 … then I can meet group 2 when they catch up 😉

Karen McCartney

[Jeff Hester]

Karen wrote:

Hi Jeff,

If we can find a lead, I would be happy to sweep group 1 … then I can meet group 2 when they catch up ????

Karen McCartney

Thanks, Karen! I’ve added you to the list. Now if only we could find a leader…

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