We asked Alpine Shop customers to send us photos of dads who have introduced their children to the outdoors for our Great Dads and the Great Outdoors photo sweepstakes. We received more than 100 entries into the contest, and more importantly, received more than 100 stories of fathers making an impact on their children’s lives through outdoor activities.
Here are just a few of the types of stories you’ll find if you go through the entries we received:
Read about a dad who trained his daughter to maintain the land using selective forestry. She now works for the department of conservation and is making plans for a 2014 Applachian Trail Hike.
Discover a Dad who has brought his family to over 15 national parks and over 50 state parks helping his family create memories and experiences that will last a lifetime.
Or even a multi-part entry which featured a father helping his daughter on her first rappel off a cliff.
We received more than 100 stories told that all lead us back to our vision: “Generations Transformed by Discovery Outdoors.”
However, as with any sweepstake or contest, eventually a winner needs to be selected. This year’s winner of a $250 Alpine Shop Shopping Spree was chosen randomly from all the entries. It was posted by Arthur Larson and features Arthur and his father Dave at Philmont Scout Ranch.
Philmont Fun – Climbing Mt. Baldy by Arthur Larson
Here is what Arthur wrote about his father:
In 2011 my father and I made the trip out to Philmont Scout Ranch in NM and Climbed Mt. Baldy. This picture was taken on Father’s Day at the top of the mountain. Winds were blowing hard and it was really cold but it was worth it. In January my father was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He is only 48 years old. His hope is to be able to go one more time and bring my younger brother. ALS is a disease that attacks your motor neurons and the muscles they control become weak and paralyzed. The ALS St. Louis walk is Saturday, June 29th in Forest Park. Come out and meet my dad! Cheer him on!! His name is Dave Larson.
Three $75 gift cards were also given away to Dennis Maddock, Andrea Kirkpatrick and Cori Kline. Their photos follow below along with the stories they shared with us.
You can find the entire list of entries to the 2013 Great Dads and the Great Outdoors Sweepstakes on our facebook page. Thanks to everyone who entered and a big “Thank You” to all the fathers out there who continue to introduce your kids to a love of the great outdoors.
