Inspirational quotes and stories from past teen in the Big City Mountaineers program. Summit for Someone program is the main fundraising event for Big City Mountaineers. Thanks for your interest and help.


Teen Quotes

“Today was the best day of my life, because I discovered another part of myself. If I trust I can do something, I can do anything.” Aide

“We started, got through, and finished together, and That’s all that really matters“ unknown teen

“I never thought I could carry a canoe and do what I did. I’m doing more than I thought I could.“ - Joseph

"Youguys are like the big brothers I never had."- Keniard

“I’ll always remember this trip when I want to give up, I’m not giving up!” - Robin

“Most people underestimate the power of nature. Over in the city a little rain and wind is not a big thing, but here it’s really difficult.” - Andy

”All I need is to stay focused on achieving whatever I happen to set my mind on.” - unknown teen

“I felt good about myself because I thought I would just fall because my leg was feeling weak, but I challenged myself with small steps” - unknown teen

“BCM pushed me to make sure I went up those mountains and because they did I found inner strength that I didn’t realize that I had before” - Mekaela

“The whole backpacking trip was one of my greatest trips because I didn’t know I had that much
mental and physical strength to accomplish a total of 40 miles and a height of 11,000 feet. The view was so amazing it could have taken my breath away! Literally!” - John





Teen Stories


”When I went home with that sheet we needed our parents to sign. I just sat my mom down told her how much this meant to me and told her that I wanted to go. She said yes but I could still see she did not want me to go because I had never been away from home for more than a day. She soon ended up coming around and filled it out by the next day. I was happy to find out I was the first to turn mine in but I think I wanted it the most.” - Renysha

“My favorite part of the trip was just how nice it was out there and how quiet it was. I will not forget all of the nice people that help me to succeed on this trip and I respect them for that and I hope to come
back and become a leader next time. So I give all my thanks to the people at Big City Mountaineers. I think if you never had an outdoor experience, this
would be the trip to go on. You can learn a lot and have a lot of fun at the same time. So if I had the

chance to come back, I would like to be a leader, so
I can show other kids the same great experience that I had.” - Edward

Thanks you in advance for your support for this incredible journey. I thank you on behalf of myself and the teens who will benefit from your generosity. Many of the youths discover that they have the ability to ascend to great heights in life.Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated. Climb on! For general and financial information about Summit for Someone and Big City Mountaineers, visit the website at http://www.summitforsomeone.org, or call: 303-271-9200 How you can help: Donate either online at: http://www.BenefitClimb.com, or by check or money order made payable to BCM. In the memo line of the check write "SFS-Jim Lumpkins" Mail donation checks to : Big City Mountaineers ATTN: Summit for Someone 1667 Vine Street Denver, CO 80206