Former Calgary city councillor and mayoral candidate Jeromy Farkas said he will be putting safety first and stopping his charitable initiative to climb 25 peaks in 25 days for now. .“Unfortunately, this Canadian winter presents a very different set of problems than normal,” said Farkas in a Friday statement. .“Professionals with decades of experience indicate this type of dangerous snowpack is seen only once every twenty years.” .Farkas said on Tuesday he will be climbing 25 peaks in 25 days to raise $25,000 for the Alex Community Health Centre. .READ MORE: Farkas to climb 25 peaks in 25 days to support community health.“I’ve always been an avid hiker and mountaineer, so when I heard about the incredible work that the Alex does for our community, I knew I wanted to use my passion for the outdoors to support their cause,” he said. .“I’m excited to take on this challenge and raise funds for a cause that is so important for our city.” .The statement said after completing twelve peaks in the past twelve days, he is grateful for the support of many friends who have stepped up to support the critical care services the Alex offers. It said he is a little shy of half of his goal of 25 peaks and $25,000. .The current situation is similar to 2003, which was one of the worst years in history for avalanche deaths. More wind and snow are expected in mountain areas near Calgary, increasing the avalanche risk on the weekend. .Farkas said now is the time “to step back and think of the big picture.” He added he will be suspending his climbs for the next few days. .After the weekend, the statement said he will assess monitoring data and alternatives. If it is safe to do so, it said he will go on safe terrains not prone to avalanches. .He thanked people for “the support you’ve given to make this campaign an incredible success.” .“I know that this decision will disappoint some who have been following this journey with great interest, and I am sorry,” he said. .Farkas collected more than $200,000 in donations through his run on the Pacific Crest Trail for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area when the campaign ended in September. .READ MORE: Farkas raises $200,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Calgary."While I was the one tackling the trail one step at a time, this couldn't have been done without the support of our community,” he said. .The campaign was supported by more than 900 donors. The money will be used to provide mentorship to young people facing adversity.
Former Calgary city councillor and mayoral candidate Jeromy Farkas said he will be putting safety first and stopping his charitable initiative to climb 25 peaks in 25 days for now. .“Unfortunately, this Canadian winter presents a very different set of problems than normal,” said Farkas in a Friday statement. .“Professionals with decades of experience indicate this type of dangerous snowpack is seen only once every twenty years.” .Farkas said on Tuesday he will be climbing 25 peaks in 25 days to raise $25,000 for the Alex Community Health Centre. .READ MORE: Farkas to climb 25 peaks in 25 days to support community health.“I’ve always been an avid hiker and mountaineer, so when I heard about the incredible work that the Alex does for our community, I knew I wanted to use my passion for the outdoors to support their cause,” he said. .“I’m excited to take on this challenge and raise funds for a cause that is so important for our city.” .The statement said after completing twelve peaks in the past twelve days, he is grateful for the support of many friends who have stepped up to support the critical care services the Alex offers. It said he is a little shy of half of his goal of 25 peaks and $25,000. .The current situation is similar to 2003, which was one of the worst years in history for avalanche deaths. More wind and snow are expected in mountain areas near Calgary, increasing the avalanche risk on the weekend. .Farkas said now is the time “to step back and think of the big picture.” He added he will be suspending his climbs for the next few days. .After the weekend, the statement said he will assess monitoring data and alternatives. If it is safe to do so, it said he will go on safe terrains not prone to avalanches. .He thanked people for “the support you’ve given to make this campaign an incredible success.” .“I know that this decision will disappoint some who have been following this journey with great interest, and I am sorry,” he said. .Farkas collected more than $200,000 in donations through his run on the Pacific Crest Trail for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area when the campaign ended in September. .READ MORE: Farkas raises $200,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters Calgary."While I was the one tackling the trail one step at a time, this couldn't have been done without the support of our community,” he said. .The campaign was supported by more than 900 donors. The money will be used to provide mentorship to young people facing adversity.
