The links on the left will take you to lots of resources for the time ahead of you as you train and equip yourself to climb Mt. Rainier. The first task is to begin your fundraising. You are excited about the Climb, so use your excitement to take the first steps.

Here's what you need to know:

1. Fundraising. Start now. It's surprising how many people sign up for the Climb and then never take the first step on their fundraising. The Fundraising Pages have lots of good information on planning your fundraising efforts. But if you want to cut to the chase, go directly to How to Write a Good Appeal Letter and begin by writing your letter. It is everyone's first step, so there's no reason to wait. Start today. Check out our incentive prizes you can receive for fundraising!

2. Staying in touch. Share fundraising ideas, work out carpools, schedule training hikes and stay in touch with fellow Climbers via our Yahoo! group.

We'll send you an email invite to join the Climb for Clean Air discussion list after registering for the Climb.

3. Your Personal Web Page. To help with your fundraising, you have the opportunity to create your own web page. Simply create a log in at www.cleanairadventures.org/climb-for-clean-air and click on "Climbers Log-in." Your fundraising total is displayed there, so anytime you want to know how you're doing, just go to your web page. You can send emails from here and direct potential donors.

4. Climb Training & Meeting. We've posted the meeting dates on the Meetings and News page. You'll also want to check out the Training Schedule and make sure the training hikes are on your calendar.

For answers to any additional questions, feel free to call event manager, Carna Lapping at 206-441-5100 or email at clapping@alaw.org.