Once again this year, the owner of National Cleaners on Holman Road is going to attempt to summit Mt. Rainier. Mike Erstad plans to summit the 14,410 mountain this July as part of the 24th anniversary of The Climb for Clean Air, sponsored by the American Lung Association.
Mike writes:
I have been very lucky to be involved with the American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific since 2006, my first successful summit of Mt. Rainier. I really believe in what they stand for and are accomplishing for our great state. And what better way to raise awareness than to climb the most iconic peak in the west! This is a wonderful way to stay healthy, support a great cause, and in the end make some lifelong friends. It’s also fun being able to pal around with Lou Whittaker and other climbing greats!
If you’d like to donate to Erstad’s summit attempt, you can do so here. You can also donate directly to him at National Drycleaners (8757 Holman Rd NW).
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Way to go Mike!