Rob Cobb, 36 (just barely), Denver, CO
Rob’s first “real” hike, at the tender age of 23, was in December ‘94 to Mount LeConte in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After moving to Denver in November ‘97 he began climbing the foothills and mountains of Colorado in earnest. In ‘99 Rob joined the Colorado Mountain Climb and began taking part in its hiking and climbing schools. After spending 30 months (that is 2.5 years) teaching English and staying warm in Siberia, Rob returned to Colorado intact, in good health, and in need of really awesome climbing gear and clothing. While he has only climbed two state highpoints (FL, MT), he does hope to more than double that number in '07 by ascending Mount Hood (OR), Mount Rainier (WA), and Denali, or Mount McKinley (AK). In August '07 Rob will (again!) be competing in the Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon - 7,815 feet of elevation gain over 13.32 miles.