I learned of the event after joining the Rocks on Top forum in 2007. I think I somehow overlooked it that year but really wanted to participate in 2008. Unfortunately other family commitments stood in the way. Last year I finally got involved and joined the crew on West Bond. My dog Baxter and I hiked out to the Guyot Shelter the day before and met up with them and thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to Lafayette this year.
This rememberance hits close to home for me. We lost a good friend, John Wenkus who was aboard AA Flight 11 that day. He grew up next door to my wife in Waltham, Mass. His sister is one of our best friends. He was returnig to his home in California from an annual trip back east to celebrate his dad’s bitrhday and golf with family and friends. Given my love for hiking, I can’t think of a better way to pay tribute to those who lost so much that day. Special thanks to those who organize this event each year. I hope to be able to paticipate for many years to come.
