Erika Lundahl
Our "100 Friends of 100 Classic Hikes" opportunity had only been open for a few hours, and hardly even promoted yet, when the first gift came in from Mountaineers hike leader Steve Payne.
What prompted Steve to sign up?
“100 Classic Hikes was the first guidebook I bought when I started hiking in 2005, and I often quote or paraphrase Manning and Spring when I'm leading a Mountaineers hike," said Steve. "I've come to know and appreciate Craig's writing and photography -- he is equal to the task! And I know that our friend Karen would appreciate the effort to update a classic title.”
Steve made his gift in memory of his friend, guidebook author Karen Sykes who perished at Mount Rainier last year.
If you love hiking in Washington’s most beautiful places and want to help other people to experience the same joys you’ve had, we’d like to invite you to become one of our 100 Friends of 100 Classic Hikes today! Donate $100 and you will receive:
- YOUR NAME listed in the new edition of the book
- one NEW BOOK, autographed by Craig Romano
- a special INVITATION to our book launch party in Spring 2016
- the SATISFACTION of sharing 100 inspiring wild places with new hikers
Ready to sign up now? Click here!
Here’s why Liz McNett Crowl decided to befriend this book: “When I saw the 100 Friends on Facebook, what resonated with me was the idea of supporting the next generation of hikers. I reflected on how a person encouraging us and inviting us to hike and snowshoe changed our lives and introduced us to hiking in a way that I wish I had discovered 40 or 50 years ago. Instead of starting to hike in my 50s, I could have had a lifetime of hiking. That is what I hope my donation supports.”
We’d like to extend our very sincere thanks to everyone who has signed up so far:
