A first in the tetons

 In such a well travelled zone, it's rare to hear of many "firsts" these days. But earlier this month, a gentleman known to some as Bob the Hammer became the first person with down syndrome to summit the Grand Teton. Joined by his sister, future brother in law, and a team from Climbing Magazine, the team reached the summit via the Owen-Spalding route in a 12 hour push.



 This is a huge accomplishment and really goes to show that with the right mind set, skill set, and when surrounded by the right people, those with disabilities are capable of great feats. To read more about this inspiring story, check out the full story written by the Climbing Magazine crew.