Team Profile: NH Rock Climbing Meetup
The NH Rock Climbing Meetup has climbed some daunting cliffs in their day, but they are ready to take on a new challenge: Xtreme Descent.
This group of NH Rock Climbers are going to put their climbing skills to the test and rappel down the side of tallest building in New Hampshire, all in support of the Daniel Webster Council, BSA. Are they ready for this kind of challenge? Will they be brave enough to go over the edge of the Brady Sullivan Building? Keep a close eye on this group, because they are taking their cliff climbing skills to a whole new level.
The official Twitter hashtag is #XD2010 and our Twitter handle is @xtremedescent
You can also find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/XtremeDescent.
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Digital Descenders – Unmasked!
So who are these brave descenders?! Wonder no longer brave citizens…all has been revealed. Marvel at the combined might of these online heroes below and follow the links to learn all about them.
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Caitlin Evvardtwitter handle: @caitevv |
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Patti Fousektwitter handle: @PattiFousek |
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John Hermantwitter handle: @johnherman |
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Christine Majortwitter handle: @cmajor |
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Mike Teixeiratwitter handle: @tex4272 |
Team Profile: Digital Descenders
Like a modern day band of gunslinger heroes the Digital Descenders have arrived!
Save the Date: Xtreme Descent
This event will give you the opportunity to explore NH from new heights, make new friends, support the Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America, and last but not least, reveal your inner super hero.
Welcome: The Xtreme Descent Story
Welcome to the new Xtreme Descent blog!
In 2009, the Daniel Webster Council (DWC) of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) brought a unique fundraising event to New Hampshire. Participants were able to see New Hampshire from a whole new angle: From the top of a 24-story building.
Rappelling down a 24-story building takes courage; therefore its called Xtreme Descent.
Xtreme Descent was the first ever urban rappelling event held in NH. Brave individuals who raised at least $1,000 were able to rappel down the side of the Brady-Sullivan Building in Manchester: the tallest building in the state. Families and friends from all over NH gathered in Manchester to watch all of the daring individuals rappel down the 24-story building as well as support the Daniel Webster Boy Scout Council.
Thanks to all of the courageous participants and generous supporters, the event was very successful. With the help of Over the Edge, a fundraising initiative that sends daring pledges rappelling down an office building in a once-in-a-lifetime event, the Daniel Webster Boy Scout Council was able to offer members of the community a safe and fun way to see Manchester, NH from new heights. The event raised $54,000 for the Daniel Webster Council Boy Scouts of America!
Xtreme Descent is Back in 2010
Xtreme Descent 2010.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, the Daniel Webster Council will be hosting the second annual Xtreme Descent, an event of a life-time.
If you remember Xtreme Descent 2009, you know that this is not a normal fundraising event. Xtreme Descent is a unique fundraising event that provides the community an opportunity to safely rappel a 24-story office building in downtown Manchester, NH.
We don’t want to give away the good details yet, but be prepared for an exciting event. Xtreme Descent 2010 will add a twist to last year’s event.
If you want to be a brave participant, there will be a place for others to help send you over the edge to make the “Xtreme Descent.” If you don’t want to make the descent yourself, you can support other courageous participants.
More details to come very soon. Please visit back to find out how to
…Reveal your inner super hero…
XTREME DESCENT RETURNS BY POPULAR DEMAND
Urban Rappelling Fundraiser Aims for $100,000 to Benefit the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America
The Daniel Webster Council (DWC) of the Boy Scouts of America (www.nhscouting.org) will host the second annual Xtreme Descent (www.xtremedescent.org) on September 25, 2010 in the Brady Sullivan Plaza at 1000 Elm Street in Manchester, New Hampshire. The super hero-themed urban rappelling challenge will kick off at 10 a.m. and aims to raise $100,000 to support the Daniel Webster Council and its numerous programs and initiatives.
Xtreme Descent 2010 offers a truly unique experience: rappelling down the Brady Sullivan Tower, one of New Hampshire’s tallest buildings. Participants can make the 24 – story descent during the day or at night, a twist on last year’s challenge and in keeping with the event theme, “Reveal your inner super hero.” To meet the $100,000 goal, the Daniel Webster Council must secure 100 participants to raise $1,000 each.
“It is a once in a lifetime experience,” said Joe Wiltrout, Director of Finance Services for the Daniel Webster Council. “We’re thrilled to take Xtreme Descent to the next level and hope the night rappels, in addition to a number of other surprises, will leave this year’s event even more successful than the last.”
In addition to urban rappelling, a variety of family-friendly activities including food and games will also be available at Xtreme Descent 2010. The event is sponsored by Spectrum Printing, Calypso Communications, AT&T, and Outback Steakhouse. All proceeds will go to the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America. For more information on Xtreme Descent, please visit www.xtremedescent.org.
About the Daniel Webster Council
Since 1929, The Daniel Webster Council has served thousands of youth in New Hampshire. The Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America is committed to building character, citizenship, and personal fitness among youth by focusing on dynamic programs of outdoor activities and leadership training. In 2009 the Daniel Webster Council served over 19,000 youth throughout the state of New Hampshire with over 600 chartered Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Varsity teams, Venture crews, Explorer posts, and Outreach programs. For more information, please visit www.nhscouting.org.
For more information, please contact Greg Osborn, marketing and public relations director for the Daniel Webster Council of the Boy Scouts of America, at greg.osborn@scouting.org or 603-625-6431 ext. 108.
