VIDEO: First ascent of Burkett Needle's east arete in Alaska, supported by the Copp-Dash Inspire Award
Black Diamond Equipment, along with La Sportiva, Mountain Hardwear and Patagonia, sponsor the Copp-Dash Inspire Award, an award established in honor of BD athletes Jonny Copp and Micah Dash who perished in an avalanche in 2009. The award's goal is to support not only alpine ascents throughout the world, but also to support the documentation and storytelling efforts of team members upon their return—something that Jonny and Micah excelled at. Below is an impressive and inspiring video that Dave Burdick, a 2011 awardee, filmed and produced of his first ascent on Alaska's Burkett Needle with Zac West and John Frieh.
Smash & Grab - An Ascent of Burkett Needle from Dave Burdick on Vimeo.

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