March 9th, 2009---Salt Lake City, UT

On Saturday February 28th, Vasque Ambassador Neil Amonson came in first at the 4th Annual Tackle the Tower race to benefit the American Lung Association.  Amonson, not only had the fastest climb of the tower, but he also raised the most money!

Amonson said “After my first run for speed I put on a 45lb plate backpack I made and did it 9 more times for fun”.

Amonson, was wearing a pair of Vasque Breeze Low (http://www.vasque.com/products/m-breezelowvst.cfm) during the competition.

RESULTS (posted on http://www.mrsnv.com)

Total Fundraising: $39,295   Total Participants: 214   Total Teams: 24

Highest Fundraising Team:  Salt Lake City Fire $4,336

Top 3 Fundraising Individuals:

1.Neil Amonson $7,075 

2.Brandon Heaney $1,880 

3.Ken Sanders $1,319

Fastest Climbers Male/Female: Neil Amonson 03:06 / Jackie Omana 04:52

Most Climbs Male/Female: Vi Diamond 42 / Suzy Vanwagoner 27

 For more about the Race go to http://www.mrsnv.com