Ripple Effects: A Story from the TINCUP Partner in Adventure Grant

Thanks to the TINCUP Partner in Adventure Grant, leadership at Chicago Adventure Therapy are making waves to increase equitable access to outdoor climbing. By putting safe rock climbing knowledge in the hands of an organization that is already getting Chicago youth outside, a simple anchor building class can have huge ripple effects that shape the future of our climbing community.

Explore this exhibit to see how the magic happened.

*This story is best told with the help of vibrant and dynamic photography. Dive into this Spark Exhibit to see these photos come alive alongside this story.

Partner In Adventure Grant Recipients Announced

What is the Partner in Adventure Grant?

The Partner in Adventure Grant, created in collaboration with TINCUP Whiskey, funds educational opportunities from local guide services for you and your partner to take your pursuit to the next level. Open to duos of all experience levels, the grant will award partners up to $1,000 for the educational opportunity of your choice.

2020 TINCUP Partner in Adventure Grant Recipients

The American Alpine Club and TINCUP Whiskey are pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 TINCUP Partner in Adventure Grant. In total, $20,000 was awarded to 20 partners in adventure.

A partner in adventure is there with you as you dream up the next big pursuit. They encourage you to push beyond your comfort zone and motivate you to explore the world in ways that are meaningful to you. They galvanize you to take on new challenges, grow your skills, and imagine new adventures, by their side.

Congratulations to the 2020 grant winners, and cheers to the many adventures that await them.

• Madeline & Katie – AK | NOLS Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician 

• Kit & Emma – AK | Avalanche Professional 1 Course

• Angela & Emily – NY | Multi-Pitch Climbing

• Mick & Kaiwen - WA | AIARE Level I Avalanche Course & Mt. Baker guided climb

• Daniel & Jessie – OH | Introduction to Mountaineering - Mt. Washington, 3-day guided climb

• Geoffrey & Dave - MA | Introduction to Mountaineering - Mt. Rainier, 4-day guided climb

• Alex & Jason – ID | AIARE Level I Avalanche Course

• Marissa & Mary – AK | AIARE Level I Avalanche Course

• Shauna & Idaliza – AZ | Introduction to Mountaineering – North Cascades guided climb

• James & Patrick – OR | AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course

• Lucas & Manny – CO | AIARE Level I Avalanche Course

• Christopher & Andrew – MD | Accelerated Mountaineering Course

• Jamie & Sam – WA | Ski Mountaineering Course – Mt. Baker, 3-day guided course

• Andrew & Melissa – TN | Gym to Crag Course

• Janelle & Luke – CO | AIARE Level I Avalanche Course

• Jason & Jason – WA | Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Course

• Laura & Andrea – IL | Anchors I, II & III Courses

• Amanpreet & Soyna – CT | Rock Climbing Development Series, Level II Course

• Adrien & Connor – OR | Guided Climb of Mt. Baker

• Ellen & Lindsay – AK | Glacier Travel & Crevasse & 6-day Mountaineering Course

TINCUP Partner in Adventure Grant recipients Angela and Emily.

“Emily and I have dreamed about traveling to my homeland, Vietnam to climb and share in the whole culture of the country my family is from. But in order to take a trip like this, we need to seriously step up our technical skills game.”

— Angela