RETURN TO EVEREST - "GGRIT'ER" DONE!

GOAL:

My name is Meghan Buchanan and I am an Aerospace Engineer, Adventure Athlete and Motivational Speaker.  I've set my sights on becoming the 1st Rocket Scientist to climb the 7 Summits, 5th US WOMAN to complete the EXPLORERS GRAND SLAM (climbing the world’s 7 Summits and last degree ski to the North and South Poles), and eventually 1st US WOMAN to complete the Adventurers Grand Slam. I am no stranger to taking on the impossible and defying odds. Through my experiences, I have focused my energy on overcoming learning disabilities, stereotypes, obstacles, and life-threatening injuries by applying my tools of GGRIT.

GRATITUDE - GROWTH - RESILIENCE - INTEGRITY - TENACITY

GGRIT IS A CHOICE. CHOOSE TO RISE
Dig in, grit it out and get better at dealing with any challenge. I hope to inspire and teach others to apply GGRIT to reach their full potentials.

 

MY CLIMBS :
RAISE MONEY AND AWARENESS for individuals with DYSLEXIA and other learning differences (disabilities)! 100% of net proceeds will benefit:

IDA - International Dyslexia Association 501(c)(3)

 

ABOUT ME:

Facing adversity as early as 7, when my family learned I am dyslexic, I was determined to overcome stereotypes and discrimination to pursue a career as a female engineer with learning differences. As a girl, I found release and acceptance in the outdoors, hiking with my father throughout Colorado. I first summited Kilimanjaro with him in 2005. This was all taken away (2011) in the back bowls of Vail, when I suffered a horrendous, life-threatening snowboarding accident, severely breaking my femur. Told I was lucky to be alive and I would have a cane the rest of my life, I once again had to focus and set my intent. After 2 years of intense physical therapy, a titanium allergy, and surgeries, I persevered to not only climb Kili again, but to take on the 7 summits.

 

Completed Summits:

1. Kilimanjaro (Africa – 19,300 ft)

2. Aconcagua (South America – 22, 838 ft)

3. Elbrus (Europe – 18,510 ft)

4. Denali (North America – 20,322 ft)

5. Everest - First Attempt - Trip Interruption/cancelation due to Covid-19 pandemic

5. South Pole and Vinson Massif (Antarctica – 16,060 ft) – Dec 21’-Jan 22’

6. Everest Part II (Asia – 29,029 ft) -  SUMMITED 12 May 2022 !!!

Upcoming Expeditions:

7. Carstensz Pyramid (Oceana - 16,024 ft) - Due to Covid, rescheduled for Fall 2022

8. North Pole - Spring 2023

 

EVEREST SUMMIT COMPLETED:

After numerous Covid related cancellations and 3 years of  training,, I summited Mt Everest on May 12, 2022! I may be one step closer to completing the Grand Slam, BUT I AM NOT DONE raising awareness for Dyslexia and learning disabilities. Contribute today and help inspire others to reach their full potentials!

 

HOW YOU CAN BE A PART OF THIS JOURNEY:

The TRUE SUMMIT is the JOURNEY, and how amazing it is to be a part of the climb!   

Help raise money and awareness for Dyslexia and other Learning Disabilities ! Be a part of this epic journey to the TOP OF EVEREST!

Cost breakdown:

- Guiding company, includes:

• Permits
• Guides (tips for guides and staff are additional)
• Support staff and Logistics
• Flights to/from Kathmandu - Lukla
• Lodging during trek and climb
• Expedition meals
• Team gear
• Technical Weather Reports/Analysis

- Trip Insurance - Required by outfitters and Nepalese gov

- Donation to IDA

• Diagnosis and Support - child and adult
• Resources
• Teacher Education
• Advocacy Tools
• Covid-19 relief fund: providing technology, educational supports, and tutoring and advocacy stipends

Then 100% of NET PROCEEDS BENEFIT: 

International Dyslexia Foundation 501c3

 

PARTNERSHIP BONUS LEVELS:

>$500 - Add a name to Tibetan Prayer Flags* to be carried to the top of Everest by Meghan - NO LONGER AVAILABLE 

$500 - GGRIT neck Buff (shipped after climb due to supply chain issues) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE 

$1k - Day Hiker: "GGRIT" or LIMITED EDITION "Everest Savage" trucker hat (shipped after climb due to supply chain issues)

$2.5k - Porter: "Everest 2022" sweatshirt

$5k - Assistant Guide: 30 min virtual speaking event for your school, company or group

$7.5k - Climbing Sherpa: 1 hr speaking event for your school, company or group, and  "Everest 2022" swag

$10k - Lead Guide: Speaking event, "Everest 2022" swag, your logo in pics/post on trek and Base Camp

$15k - Himalayan Snow Leopard: Speaking event, "Everest 2022" swag, YOUR LOGO in pics/social post at EBC, upper mountain and SUMMIT. (Of course, summit not guaranteed. Logo must be appropriate and not offensive to others, and I reserve right to decline)

* Tibetan Prayer Flags are colorful, rectangular cloths that hung outside and used to promote compassion, peace, strength, and wisdom. They are also used to carry prayers and mantras through the wind in each strand of fabric.

Testimonial:

"She shares her personal experiences in life and on the mountain, and how to apply GGRIT to reach your full potential. Meghan's humor and infectious energy inspires everyone; from youth outreach, work colleagues, patients/doctors in physical rehab, her climbing community, to speaking engagements. She will leave you wanting more for yourself and the confidence to achieve it. You should follow her journey through the EXTREME and share in the deeper discovery of GGRIT along the way."

 

CONTACT:
WWW.GGRIT.COM

Instagram: @GGRIT

Email: [email redacted]