Hello from the summit of Chopicalqui

Posted by Brad on Jun 28 2009 | Tagged as: Adventure

On Thursday, June 25 I summitted Chopicalqui! Here is the official notification of our summit:

Congratulates Skyline Adventures team for their outstanding summit success on Chopicalqui at 10:25am yesterday morning. Under partly cloudy skys the team departed their camp at 5400m a little 2:00am. Once they topped out on the South West ridge they encountered deep snow guarding the exposed ridge. After 2 hours they managed to break through and gain the final plateau at 9:00am then 10:25 the summit.

Off to Peru in a few days

Posted by Brad on May 19 2009 | Tagged as: Adventure

Well in just a few days I will be on my way to Peru. I got my bags packed and I’ve even prepared my pee bottle. Be sure to read about my adventures over on Brad’s Peruvian Adventure.

Brad Friesen to Leap Tallest Building!!!

Posted by Brad on Apr 18 2009 | Tagged as: Fundraising

On August 20th, 2009 (rain date Sept 3rd) I, Brad Friesen, will leap tall buildings. Well, actually, my plan is to repel from the 17th story Royal Bank Building in Winnipeg, Manitoba in the 2009 Easter Seals Drop Zone-Winnipeg! For me, the rush of a lifetime. For Manitobans with disabilities, support, strength and opportunity. For you, an opportunity to make it happen! An extraordinary event for an exceptional cause!

Secure donations can be made online with your credit card and an electronic tax receipt will be sent to you by email. You can make an online donation now by going to http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=2027427

All proceeds from the Drop Zone after operating expenses and overhead, go to Society for Manitobans with Disabilities Foundation / Easter Seals and are used to support services and programs for Manitobans with disabilities.

For more information about the 2009 Easter Seals Drop Zone-Winnipeg, or to join us on Aug 20, 2009, please visit www.thedropzone.ca. Thank you for being a Superhero! The Society for Manitobans with Disabilities Foundation / Easter Seals Manitoba.

I’m going to Peru!

Posted by Brad on Apr 11 2009 | Tagged as: Adventure

In May I will be travelling to Peru for six weeks. I’ve set up a separate blog to document my travels throughout Peru (Brad’s Peruvian Adventure). I hope that others may find the information useful and may even be inspired to go on an adventure of their own.