Adieu aux Alpes

A project in Zermatt, Switzerland by Sean O'Rourke
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Climbing the Alps' 4000m peaks quickly under human power, and documenting the dramatic toll of climate change.
Backers: 32
Average Pledge Per Backer: $67

Funded: $2,141 of $4,000
Dates: Mar 6th -> May 1st (57 days)
Project By: Sean O'Rourke
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Coronaphobia?

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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Planning part 3

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is my intended 38-day schedule, with ride distances and elevation gains. A few days are ambitious, while a few others are short, so I am fairly confident that I can get it done in under 40 days with reasonable conditions. 1. Barre des Ecrins,... (Read More)

Planning part 2

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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Planning part 1

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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Route planning begins

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Despite the European travel restrictions, poor situation in northern Italy, and general bad news on the coronavirus front, I'm proceeding as if this will happen.  Three months (until I would start) is a long time, and so is even a month and a half... (Read More)

Thank you, early supporters!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This has started off better than I expected, and I fear it might actually succeed.  The next step is to continue spreading the word, both online and in the real world. I can only manage the latter now, as I am either on a bike or in a tent in South... (Read More)

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