Speechless excitement was my first response when I found out I had received one of the NW Live Your Dream Grants from the American Alpine Club this year. I had put so much time and intention into these big dreams it just felt so good to be rewarded for the effort. Receiving this grant was the extra boost of reassurance I think I needed to prove to myself that I am headed in the right direction, that this is exactly what I am supposed to be doing, and that these are the dreams I am after.
Here's a quick video I put together explaining my project and a little bit about the Live Your Dream Grant.