Brian Shelton

I posted last week that a friend of Adventure Insider underwent surgery to have a tumor removed from his brain.  I am please to inform you that the surgery went well and Brian is on his way to recovery and looks forward to getting back on belay.  In the mean time the climbing competition to raise money for this expensive surgery is planned for April 3, 2010 at the Sport Climbing Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Registration will begin at 5:30 and the competition will begin at 6:00.  The cost is $10 for a very worth cause.  Don’t worry about you climbing ability, there will be prizes for all abilities in addition to raffles and an all around good time.  A party will follow the competition.  Members of Adventure Insider will be there including Erick, Shane, and CJ.  Great prizes have been donated by Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, Prana, Outdoor Research, Black Diamond, Diver’s Reef, and NOLS to name a few.  If you have questions please leave a comment and we will get back to you.

We hope to see you there!

Brian has been instrumental in the development of Red Rock Canyon Open space in Colorado Springs. A relatively new climbing and recreation area that offers outdoor enthusiasts a great place to climb, hike and get away from the tourists.  Brian has also played a major role in the Anchor Replacement Initiative at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.  Brian, along with other local climbers spent countless hours replacing old and unsafe anchors so that everyone can have a safe, enjoyable climbing experience.

These are just a few examples of the work that Brian has performed for the climbing community and the community in general.  Brian also owns Front Range Climbing Company, teaching and introducing new people to the sport of climbing.  On a personal note, Brian is a great friend and would always be willing to drop everything to help a friend in need.

Now it’s our turn.  Brian has been diagnosed with a large brain tumor and is having surgery to remove it.  It’s time to show our support for someone who has give so selflessly to the climbing and outdoor community.  Brian is without health insurance and, as you can imagine, the cost of the surgery is quite high.  To help Brian, a climbing competition is being held at the Sport Climbing Center in Colorado Springs on April 3, 2010.  During the competition there will be raffles, prizes and a silent auction.  If you are interested, come join us.  If you can donate items for prizes/raffle/auction email us and if you can donate cash an account at Chase Bank has been established under the name “Donation Fund for Brian Shelton”.  Updates to follow.