Scholarship recipient Heather Hendrix takes a moment to enjoy the summit of the Grand Teton.

The purpose of the Jim Ratz Memorial Scholarship is to provide young people with the opportunity to experience the power of personal achievement and the experience of problem-solving through climbing.

In the spirit of giving back to the community, the International Climbers Festival and Jackson Hole Mountain Guides sponsors two Fremont County teenagers on a guided climb of the Grand Teton each summer. Open to individuals between grades 8 and 11, the scholarships are intended to promote climbing and mountaineering in our community.

To read about last year's scholarship climb, check out this article at Jackson Hole Mountain Guides.