We were blown away by the creativity, passion and love for adventure and exploration conveyed by everyone who applied for the CalTopo Adventure Grant. After carefully reviewing all applications, we are proud to announce the 2023 CalTopo Adventure Grant recipients: Priti Wright: The Seattle-based wife-and-husband team Priti and Jeff Wright, aim to establish a difficult […]
Aidan Goldie-Ahumada used his CalTopo Adventure Grant to return to his home country of Chile to attempt several ski mountaineering missions. With limited information available, Aidan and his team were challenged to build their own forecasts across three distinct snowpacks. He left with a new perspective, and some of the best ski descents of his […]
Niki Choo is a 2022 CalTopo Adventure Grant recipient. Niki and her partner started in Haines, Alaska on a mission to travel from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean- a journey of over 1000 miles under their own power (bike, canoe and foot). Below is her trip report- enjoy! It was over two years […]
Miles Knotek is a 2022 CalTopo Adventure Grant recipient. Along with one other partner, he attempted to traverse Montague Island in Prince William Sound of Alaska via a 60-mile long spine of mountains. Below is his trip report- enjoy! The engine of the Cessna increased in pitch and volume as the small plane accelerated down […]
