Chris Hunnicutt Scholarship Fund

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Chris Hunnicutt Scholarship Fund

Chris Hunnicutt, a 32-year-old Salt Lake City climber, lost his life on Tuesday, January 30th while climbing Stairway to Heaven (WI5) in Provo Canyon. A Outward Bound memorial fund has been created in Chris’ name to enable other teenagers to experience the trips where Chris solidified his love of the outdoors.

Donations can be made online at http://www.outwardbound.org/donate.vp.html , by phone (718-943-1253) or mail (Outward Bound, 100 Mystery Point Road, Garrison, NY 10524).

Please indicate that your donation is for the “Christopher Hunnicutt Memorial Scholarship Fund” on the bottom of your check, or if online, in the Comments section directly under your credit card information.

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact: Kathleen Lendvay — 206-228-0303

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