Photo Gallery
Circle Check Point (225 miles into the YQ300). I carried the NORD Banner in my pocket and it looks like it: but there it is! Photo by Janiene Licciardi.
I am getting close to the Mile 101 check-point. Amazing! Photo by Jan DeNapoli.
Running under the Birch Creek Bidge. Photo by Jan DeNapoli.
Starting the Yukon Quest 300-mile race. I love those dogs! Photo by Jan DeNapoli
Me and my team taking off from the start-line of the Copper Basin 300 Mile Race. Photo by Theresa Daily
Just before the start of the Copper Basin 300 Mile Race.
Me and my wonderful dog team a few miles into the Sheep Mountain 150 Mile Race.
Getting ready to start the Sheep Mountain 150-mile Race.
- Rev modeling vasculitis racing coat.
We are back in the yard after a 12-hour run and I am holding my racing banner.
- My first camp-out running dogs. It was -40 to – 50 degrees and we went a total of 115 miles.
Tonya and Lance with one of their many house dogs.
Larry, the famous Quest and Iditarod Champion enjoying his retirement.
Me getting some 5-on-1 time with some of Lance's future champions. Photo by Tonya Mackey.
Me, Rev, and Lance Mackey at his Come Back Kennel near Fairbanks, Alaska
With my book completed, I am free to conitue exploring life and raising rare disease awareness. I am working with Lance Mackey, at his Come Back Kennel, with the goal of running in the 2013 Alaskan Iditarod Dog Sled Race
From the Top of the World, to the Depths of the Sea. Rare Disease Day 2011.
My favorite picture from the Everest Experience! We are almost back to base camp after summiting, and Scott and Bill had arrange a surprise pre-celebration. Photo by Ania Lichota.
SUMMIT!!!!! After walking up and standing on the summit, I decide it's safer to sit down and have my photo holding the National Organization of Rare Disorders Banner taken by Scott Woolums. Now, it's time to take my medidation and head down. On May 23, 2010 at 9:02 AM Nepal time, I became one of the 268 women to have climbed to the top of the World!
Crowd on the pool table-sized summit of Mt. Everest! Really! 29,000 feet, and just a few yards from walking onto the top of the World! Photo by Scott Woolums
Scott Woolums, as of May 20, 2011, 6-time Everest summiter! He is at the top of the Hillary Step. Photo by Bill Allen, who as of May 20, 2011 is a two-time Everest summiter.After 11 hours of climbing, I reached the Corince Traverse and the Hillary Step. Because of weather climbers were forced into a very short summit window resulting in major delays on summit day. Photo by Bill Allen
May 23, 2010 on our way to the summit. Looking down at The Balcony. Photo by Scott Woolums
- Looking up above The Balcony at over 27,000 ft. Photo by Scott Woolums
Taken at Camp 4 (26,000 ft) just hours before we left for the summit.
- Larry and I on Mt. Baldy summit with the 2010 Vascultis T-Shirt.
- If you can, please go to Donate and give a few tax-deductable dollars to the Vasculitis Foundation. There are millions of people with rare dieases who need your support.
- However, there is no place like home and family!
- Mt. Everest: What an amazing experience!
- Back in Kathmandu we were given a certificate and an award from the Minister of Tourism.
- Back at base camp the next day and yes my face looked that bad.
- Next day back at Camp 2 with minor injuries.
- SUMMIT with National Organization of Rare Diseases Banner: Amazingly beautiful! Time to take my medications.
- Arrived at Camp 4 (26,000 ft) around noon and left for summit at 9 PM.
- Me climbing the Geneva Spur to Camp 4 (just below 26,000 ft).
- We did not do muching walking around on our little camp-site ledge.
- Camp 3 (24,000 ft) in the middle of the Lhotse Face!
- Cindy and Ania climbing Lhotse Face to Camp 3.
- Camp 2 (21,500 ft) holding family photos which I carried at all times.
- Waiting to cross dangerous area of the Khumbu Icefall.
- Climbing through the Khumbu Icefall.
- Visited with Dr. Peter Hackett at the Everest ER.
- First day at Base Camp (17,500 ft) with Khumbu Icefall in background.
- Mountain Trip’s 2010 Mt. Everest Summit Team
- We are off to base camp in the morning.
- Rare Disease Day Sign on Mt. Baldy Summit
- Vasculitis Foundation T-Shirt on Mt. Baldy Summit.
- Training in the Alabama Hills
Crampons on rock!
- Peak Lenin, Kyrgyzstan, 23,400 ft
Base Camp (11,860 ft): A little stormy!
Peak Lenin looking not so friendly.
Moving to Camp 1 (14,500 ft). Photo taken by Scott Woolums.
Cindy and Laurie moving to Camp 2 (17,770 ft). Photo taken by Scott Woolums.
Cindy and Laurie moving to Camp 3 (20,100 ft). Photo taken by Scott Woolums.
Cindy: Predawn on Peak Lenin, about 21,000 ft Photo by Scott Woolums.
Back at Camp 3 after summit attempt (20,100 ft). Photo taken by Scott Woolums.
Almost at summit Mt. Elbrus - Just keep stepping!
Mt. Elbrus Summit, Russia (18,513 ft) July 2009 What a beautiful day for a climb! Photo taken by Soctt Woolums.
Mt. Cheget summit (11, 700 ft) with Mt. Elbrus in background. Photo taken by Scott Woolums.
Red Square, Russia: Pre-climb touring. Photo taken by Scott Woolums.
Mt. Rainier Summit (14,411 ft), Lucky! We summited in between storms!
Cindy ice climbing in Lee Vining. Photo taken by Doug Nidevers.
New Years Day: On the way to Mt Aconcagua base camp (10,000 ft). Photo taken by Laurie Bagley.
Mt. Aconcagua Basecamp (13,500 ft): After 3 days, we are happy to have a chair to sit on instead of a rock! Photo by Scott Woolums.
Moving to Camp 1. Photo by Scott Woolums.
Camp 1 (16,400 ft). Dinner: Pizza!!
Cindy and Laurie moving to high camp.
Mt. Aconcagua, High Camp (19,700 ft), very high winds! Photo taken by Scott Woolums.
Cindy's foot after being helivaced off mountain.
In Mendoza airport leaving for home after breaking leg.
Cindy on the way up Kilimanjaro.
First summit: Mt. Kilimanjaro 2006.
Cindy on Kilimanjaro Summit
We go touring in Africa after the climb.
Sunset on the Savanna: The perfect end to a great day.
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