Lara-Karena Bitenieks Kellogg Memorial Conservation Grant

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Lara Karena Kellogg died during an attempt on the North Buttress of Mount Wake in the Alaska Range in April 2007. This conservation grant is intended to carry on the essence of her spirit and her character.

Lara was a climber, a scientist and a conservationist. In climbing and life, she was always searching for the most beautiful line. More than most people, she had an extra capacity to find that line and take it to the next level. She was always learning a new skill set, seeking a new challenge and looking for deeper knowledge. She honored and cared for the environments she visited. When it came to people, climbing, and conservation she had a knack for finding the great problems and the ability to chart a creative path to the solution.

This grant is intended for expeditions, with measurable goals, to support and improve the health and sustainability of mountain environments and habitats.

Application must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word or PDF form. Signatures must be scanned and inserted in application where necessary.

To apply, please download the application below. Send completed applications to the AAC by March 31, 2010:

Grants Manager
The American Alpine Club
710 10th Street, Suite 100
Golden, CO 80401

How To Apply

Application Download (PDF) - Lara-Karena Bitenieks Kellogg Memorial Conservation Grant