User:ZappoMan/sandbox/Rosemary Saal

Rosemary Saal is an American mountaineer who at age 19 was a member of the first all African American climbing team to climb Denali in 2013. At age 25 she was the technical co-leaders for the first all-Black U.S. expedition team to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, in 2018.

Biography
Saal was born in Seattle, WA. Saal started climbing at age 12 at Smith Rock State Park in Oregon, after joining Passages Northwest (now GOLD – Girls Outdoor Leadership Development). Saal is a graduate of NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School).

Notable accomplishments

 * Co-Technical Leader of First all-Black U.S. expedition team to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. 2018
 * Member of First all African American team to climb Denali. 2013

Advocacy

 * Saal actively advocates for breaking down racial barriers in the outdoor community by volunteering for the GOLD program, and using her climbs to raise awareness for minorities accessing the outdoors.

Accolades

 * Named Backpacker Magazine Heroes of the Year 2014
 * Named Outdoor Industry, Inspiration Awards 2014

Filmography

 * Expedition Denali (2014, Outside TV)
 * An American Ascent (2016, 66 minutes, George Potter & Andy Adkins)