A Feast of the East: New England's Triple Crown 
Monday, Aug 9th, 7pm
Presented by Kel Rossiter

Almost two decades ago, PWCer Kel Rossiter set out for America’s Northeast.  There he discovered astounding summits adorned with rock and ice paths to their tops.  Amazingly, he also found a lot of apologetic Northeasterners who seemed to find their mountains inferior to their western counterparts.  Kel found those mountains to be just as equal…and in between climbing in over a dozen countries on four continents Kel has continually returned to measure himself to those mountains.  In this month’s presentation, Kel will share some of the amazing array of images and stories that he has gathered during his time in America’s original climbing range. Come and see what drew Kel to these ranges…and what might just draw you there as well!

Kel summited Mt. Adams in blue jeans and a CWU sweatshirt in the early 90’s…after which he quickly determined that some further training was necessary!  Between Olympic College’s program and many PWC trips he finally learned that his Levi’s were best left at low elevations. Since then he has climbed and guided rock and ice in twelve different countries on four continents. Now based in Vermont three seasons of the year, Kel owns and operates Adventure Spirit LLC, a rock, ice, and alpine guide service specializing in Northeastern climbing destinations.  Kel is also active in higher education, serving as a faculty member in adventure recreation for Vermont State Colleges and recently completing his own doctoral studies in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies.  During the summer months, he guides here in the PNW with Rainier Mountaineering Incorporated.  Alongside all of that, he is pursuing e AMGA training, having completed the Advanced Rock Guide and Alpine Guide courses.  You can find out more about Kel at www.adventurespiritguides.com/guides .