Sunday, April 05, 2009

Rick and Ben Climb Pico Duarte!

On March 8, 2009 Rick and Ben Mackey, David Henry, Paul Pederson, Roy and Glenna Makosky and Lane Bellar climbed to 10,164 ft, the highest point in the Carribean -- Pico Duarte! It was an awesome experience. Tougher than we had imagined, but we made it! Paul Pederson shares the trip on his blog...

http://wideopenspaces4.blogspot.com/search/label/Pico%20Duarte

Ben's Climbs over 10k...
  • Pico Duarte, 10164 ft - March 8, 2009, located in the mountains not far from Jarabacoa, DR
  • Volcano Acatenango, 13,041 ft - December 10, 2006, located in Guatemala, just outside of the city of Antigua.
Not bad for a 10 year old!