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Shirts anyone?

TroyBacon — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:42:42 GMT

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Follow team Rainier!

TroyBacon — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:57:51 GMT

From Ryan Hunt

Our journey up Mt. Rainier for the 2010 Cops on Top Summit for Heroes can be followed by clicking on the following link. The link will take you to my SPOT tracker page, where you can see our progression up the mountain.

To see our altitude on the mountain: When the link is clicked a map will pop up; click on the "terrain" button in the upper right corner and an overhead view with terrain markers will show up. For other views, click on Satellite or hybrid maps.

Our plan is to leave the parking lot and climb to about 10,000 feet on June 24th. We plan to do some crevasse rescue training on the 25th at altitude, and then leave between midnight and 1AM for our summit attempt on the morning of the 26th.

With frequent recent storms that have dumped multiple feet of new snow, Mt. Rainier currently has some bad avalanche conditions. In looking at predicted weather, Rainier is supposed to have good weather for most of next week, with another storm rolling in on the 26th (summit day). If this proves true, we may play it safe and avoid getting stuck in a storm up on the mountain by making a summit attempt on Friday the 25th. So, if you would like to follow our travels to the summit, check the link on Friday and Saturday.

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/gogl.jsp?glId=0IGIr4tPrgEAqhdW2vuqvpT3N0U8lya0h

For more information about our climb, go to www.Washingtonfallenheroes.blogspot.com

Take care,
Ryan Hunt

States need represented

TroyBacon — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:42:30 GMT

There are still several states not represented for the June 26^th Summit for Heroes. Those states include Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Please contact us at copsontop@comcast.net if you are interested in participating. Lets make this our biggest year ever!

Be safe,

Troy Bacon

Rainier Summit for Heroes shirts!

TroyBacon — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:12:25 GMT

Cops on Top team member Ryan Hunt is selling 2010 Cops on Top team Rainier shirts to raise money for Concerns of Police Survivors. If you are interested in getting one, contact Ryan at rh12183@msn.com. He only has about 20 left.

Announcement: 2010 Summit for Heroes

TroyBacon — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:23:41 GMT

This year the Cops on Top Summit for Heroes memorial climb will be held on Saturday, June 26th. On that day police survivors, volunteers, friends and family will be reaching their states high point to honor their states law enforcement officers that were killed the previous year. If you are interested in joining a state team, please contact Cops on Top by clicking (here). Please check back soon for each states team roster and more event information.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET!

New Facebook page

TroyBacon — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:32:43 GMT

We have established a new Facebook page that will enable us to post past expedition photos and much more! Check us out (here).

Denali Shirt Design

TroyBacon — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:58:39 GMT

American Alpine Club article

TroyBacon — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:09:02 GMT

Cops on Top and the Denali expedition team is featured in an article on the American Alpine Club website. Check it out (here).

Training climbs

Jeff Rabine — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:42:44 GMT

I was wondering if any of the members in the California area (North or South) would be interested in getting together to do some training climbs. I'm absolutely willing to travel to meet up for the opportunity to learn new skills. Anyone interested please let me know. Thanks, Ofc. Jeff Rabine SDCCPD - CRT jdrabine@gmail.com

Recommended Gear

Jeff Rabine — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:09:42 GMT

Hello All, I'm pretty new to the site and climbing in general. This site is great and I am starting to get to know some of you. Gotta thank Troy Bacon for his help so far! I'm extremely interested and am starting my climbing career but could use some advice from you experienced climbers. What I need is an idea of a basic gear list I should acquire for my upcoming hikes this year to Mt. Whitney and hopefully Boundary Peak. Next year I'm planning on attempting Mt. Hood and maybe even Mt. Rainier. My ultimate goal is Everest with this group in a few years. I live in San Diego and was also wondering if there are any Southern California climbers that I can hook up with to do some local climbs and learn from. I certainly don't mind traveling to up my skills and get to know some of the members. I'm doing my part now to put the word out about Cops on Top and will be an active member in my newfound passion. I appreciate any and all help / advice! Ofc. Jeff Rabine SDCCPD - CRT/FTU jdrabine@gmail.com

Cops on Top on Facebook

TroyBacon — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:07:14 GMT

If you are interested in networking with other Cops on Top members on Facebook or just want to keep informed on upcoming events, join us (here).

Everest?

TroyBacon — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:56:35 GMT

Has anyone checked out the Discovery Channel's new episodes on Everest? Once again, Russell Brice is back to lead another successful expedition.

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Mt. Rainier, 2010 Summit for Heroes.

rh12183 — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:16:50 GMT

Hey all,

As most of you know, Cops on Top has set the 2010 Summit for Heroes for June 26^th. In speaking with Troy Bacon I’ve learned that Mt. Rainier has not had any summit attempts for the last few years during the Summit for Heroes event. This year I would like to change that, especially with the tragic loss of six Seattle area officers in the latter part of 2009. So, I’m looking for interested parties to join me.

When I first began thinking about a Rainier attempt to coincide with the Summit for Heroes event, I was thinking I would go back up the mountain with RMI, mainly because I don’t have any guiding experience. I exchanged some E-mails with Troy and he suggested I post on the website to look for other members to join me, because there are some very qualified people out there. He also told me there has been a lot of recent interest for a Rainier summit.

As I mentioned, I don’t have any guiding experience so I would like to find somebody who does.

I would really enjoy being able to build a team for this event and look forward to hearing from anybody with ideas, or who are interested in joining me.

Take care and be safe,

Ryan

Mesa, AZ.

RH12183@msn.com

602-571-8693

2010 Denali Expedition

TroyBacon — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:16:27 GMT

Steve Janke and I are making preliminary plans to launch an expedition to the tallest mountain in North America, Mount McKinley ( better known as Denali). As of now, plans are still being worked out, but the tentative start date is May 3rd, 2010, which means we will be on the mountain during National Police Week. The expedition itinerary can be located (here).

An expedition such as this requires team members not only to be in shape (physically and mentally) but posses a certain knowledge about mountaineering as well as being able to work and live together for weeks in cramped confined spaces (tents)...and lets not forget the COLD. We will be climbing the West Buttress Route.

We would like to have a team formed by January 1st so we can proceed with permits and other group arrangements.

If you are interested in the expedition, please contact:

Steve Janke or Troy Bacon

Aconcagua 2011

Bob Masucci — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:44:18 GMT

My name is Bob Masucci and I am new to Cops on Top. I am from the Los Angeles area and retired from law enforcement about 18 months ago after a 28 year career. I just got back from summiting Kilimanajro on 9/11. I am begining to train for a january 2011 attempt of Aconcagua in Argentina.

I am seeking any/all advice from anyone in the group that "has been there and done that". Also, I am welcoming anyone in the group to go along if this is an expedition that you have on your "bucket list".

Thanks,

Bob Masucci (RSMasucci@aol.com)

Mountaineering

TroyBacon — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:21:16 GMT

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"A Perfect Day"

TroyBacon — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:09:16 GMT

To listen to Tawny Haynes, the wife of Trooper Michael Haynes, describe the last day with her husband please click (here). Its a very emotional and powerful interview to watch and its clear thay had a great love for each other.

The Cops on Top organization is honored to be climbing North America's tallest mountain on behalf of Trooper Haynes.

"WE WILL NEVER FORGET"

Montana Trooper

TroyBacon — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:14:42 GMT

The Association of Montana Troopers' Fall 2009 magazine featured Trooper Michael Hayes. Its a well written article and worth reading. Click on the picture below to read.

Welcome to Team Denali

TroyBacon — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:42:31 GMT

Josh,

Steve and I would like to welcome you to the 2010 Denali team! We look forward to tackling North America's giant with you in honor of a fallen comrade.

'10 Summit for Heroes

TroyBacon — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:37:53 GMT

The date for the 2010 Summit for Heroes will be June 26th, 2010!

We will never forget!

Asolo's contribution

TroyBacon — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:52:51 GMT

Cops on Top would like to thank Asolo for their generous contribution to the members of the Cops on Top organization. Asolo has been helping Cops on Top and its members for many years. I was introduced to Asolo about 5 years ago when I purchased a pair of AFS 8000 plastic boots. I have to say, they have been great for me on major mountains and cold/snowy expeditions!

I encourage Cops on Top members to take full advantage of Asolo's offer!

Not a Cops on Top member? Check out Asolo (here).

Justice served!

TroyBacon — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:36:06 GMT

For those of you who don't know, Officer Jason Fishburn of the Indianapolis Metro Police Department (who reached the summit of Hoosier Hill for the 2009 Cops on Top Summit for Heroes) was shot in the head on July 10, 2008 by Brian Reese. Yesterday, a jury took 90 minutes to convict Reese for attempted murder, resisting law enforcement, and carrying a handgun without a license.

Officer Fishburn still works for the Indy Metro PD in a limited capacity.

Reese could face up to 59 years in prison.

Congratulations to the Officer Fishburn and his family...justice served!

High point Trip

S Frink — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:54:22 GMT

Took a awesome drive at the end of september with climbing partner Paul, hitting six state high points. The link below contains story and good photos, enjoy.

http://www.nwhikers.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7979320

Stu

Taum Sauk Mountain

TroyBacon — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:56:18 GMT

Taum Sauk Mountain is not by any stretch of the imagination strenuous; however, after you make the short hike to the "summit" there is a place to sit down and relax. Chuck or I could not find any survey marker but there is a very nice granite carved stone signifying Taum Sauk Mountain as the highest point in Missouri. We also made the hike to the Mina Suak Falls that is very close to the high point. With all the rain, the falls were raging!

The next day, we visited Sam Baker State park and hiked on/around Mudlick Mountain. There is a little more "challenge" to the hike than on Taum Sauk. The trails were well marked and there are three (that we saw) shelters to sleep in. I was disappointed not to have seen a feral hog running around, but we did see a small turtle and some deer running around.

The picture to the left is what I call "March of the Fungi" It looks like all the fungi are standing at attenition waiting for instructions...probably to start eating the decaying log. This picture was taken on the Mudlick Trail in the Sam Baker State Park.

Troy

Taum Sauk Mountain

TroyBacon — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:24:52 GMT

The second weekend in October a couple Cops on Top members (including myself) will be traveling to MO to hike and climb in Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. Should be a good time. If anyone is interested, let me know.