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MEDIA ADVISORY
December 3, 2008
Contact: Patrick Weaver, AMI at (828) 553-6323
Anna Sharratt, CTC at (828) 252-0562



Asheville teens to benefit from Adventure for Kids program
Climbing Toward Confidence builds self-esteem through rock-climbing

On Saturday, December 6, Brevard’s Adventure for Kids – a program of the Appalachian Mountain Institute – will provide a day of outdoor rock-climbing to participants in Asheville’s Climbing Toward Confidence program.

Climbing Toward Confidence (CTC) is an innovative new program that pairs teen girls with women mentors and—through rock-climbing—builds self-esteem, improves communication skills and reduces the risk of sexual violence. Climbing Toward Confidence is a project of Our VOICE, Buncombe County's sexual assault response center. The program is funded by a community action grant from the American Association of University Women, in-kind support from ClimbMax Climbing Center, and private donors. For more information, visit CTC on the Web at http://climbingtowardconfidence.blogspot.com or see www.ourvoicenc.org.

Adventure for Kids is the community outreach program of the Appalachian Mountain Institute (AMI). Adventure for Kids serves underprivileged youth by working with existing organizations to provide outdoor rock-climbing experiences, and to develop character, leadership and stewardship of our community. Adventure for Kids is funded by the AMI and by local donors and businesses. For more information, visit AMI on the Web at www.appalachianmountaininstitute.com or send an email to patrick@appalachianmountioninstitute.com.

Adventure for Kids guides and Climbing Toward Confidence participants will meet Saturday, December 6 for a day of outdoor rock-climbing at Rumbling Bald near Lake Lure, NC beginning at 10:00 am. This has been made possible by generous donations from Lisa Evan and the Brevard Rock Gym.