29029 Vermont Virtual Event

I'm Damn Good!

By 29029 Everesting

October 20^th, 2020

When it became clear that it wasn't possible to come together in Vermont, it was a sad moment for the entire 29029 community. It signaled that all of our 2020 events were postponed until next year.

As we did for our Idaho & Utah participants -- we were determined to facilitate a meaningful virtual event, as a step towards an in-person experience in 2021. We wanted to allow our participants to use the hard work and training they'd put in thus far and provide them a memorable virtual experience.

One of the things that stand 29029 apart from other communities and events is the people. Our participants are extraordinary people. And in a trying year - many chose to keep their heads down, train hard and take on an unknown challenge and see what you could accomplish on their terms.

To witness the perseverance against extraordinary elements, was incredible. The stories that came from the Vermont Virtual Event confirm that we can come together to support, motivate, and inspire each other, and ourselves. Please enjoy the recap of this memorable weekend below.

I'm Damn Good - You Know That! - Marc Hodulich, CEO, 29029

Do it with soul!

We committed to striving for 29029 feet -- and if we're going to do something, we're going to put our soul into it.

Otherwise - there's no point in showing up.

This is a really tough challenge. And we committed to each other.

Whatever we do, we do it with soul, man.

Natural Beauty

While we are sad that we couldn't come together at Stratton Mountain; this provided us all with an opportunity to showcase the natural beauty of our own communities.

We took on 29029 in our backyards, our neighborhoods, and in iconic locales.

We all left with a newfound appreciation for our beautiful country.

How Far?

74% of our community reached Everest

As a group, we completed 988 hours in one weekend. That's 41 days of movement!

We gained 1,480,000 million feet. That's 280 miles - straight up!

Remember Your Why

We all have our own reason for taking on 29029.

And that is something that will carry us through the hard moments in training, when we want to quit or when we don't want to make our next ascent.

Kimo shared his why, and it was a moment we'll long remember...

What's your why? Find it, never forget it and let it power you to do more than you ever thought you could.

And whenever someone asks you how you're doing - the only response is...

"I'm Damn Good! You Know That!"

The Weather

One thing is a given on 29029 Vermont weekend -- the weather plays a part! And this year was no different. Snow, wind, rain, and cold in the east. Heat, fires, and more heat in the west.

We proved that no matter what conditions came our way, we stayed true to the goal, and that will l hold us in good stead for next year - whatever comes our way.

Brasstown Bald

The highest point in Georgia - and the spiritual home of 29029.

The place were co-founders Marc Hodulich and Jesse Itzler first took on 29029, to see if it was even possible.

This year, it saw 3 separate virtual 29029 attempts, including the Brasstown Ballers, who came, saw, and did it with soul!

Keep Climbing

2020 has tested us all - yet, you all chose to say yes and stay the course.

You circled this weekend on your calendar and you made the most of it.

And next year that is going to benefit you on the mountain. There's so much to look forward to, but it's ok to take a moment to pause and pat yourself on the back.