Former Calgary city councillor and mayoral candidate Jeromy Farkas said he will be restarting his charitable climbs with a limited selection of mountains with safe terrain outside avalanche zones. .“The situation remains fluid, so I will continue to practice good travel habits, heed expert advice, monitor for changes, and prepare to pause again at any time,” said Farkas in a Monday statement. .Farkas said last 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.” .Farkas confirmed on Friday he would be putting safety first and stopping his charitable initiative to climb 25 peaks in 25 days. .READ MORE: Farkas pauses peak climbing fundraiser due to safety concerns.“Unfortunately, this Canadian winter presents a very different set of problems than normal,” he said. .“Professionals with decades of experience indicate this type of dangerous snowpack is seen only once every twenty years.” .The statement said conditions have improved for select areas of the southern Rocky Mountains. It said the calm weather and cooler temperatures have worked in his favour, with forecasters anticipating conditions remaining stable for the beginning of the week. .He said he is grateful “for the support of the many friends who’ve stepped up to support critical health services for vulnerable Calgarians through the Alex.” He added he is a little shy of half of his goal to climb 25 peaks and raise $25,000. .“This certainly isn’t the first time things in my life haven’t gone to plan, and it won’t be the last!” he said. .“Thank you again for your patience as we make the best of a tricky situation.”
