Mount Rushmore Pilgrimage...
The Rushmore Pilgrimage has been a tradition since 1938. At the first hike, there were only the images of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln on the mountain. The final carving, Teddy Roosevelt, was still under construction. In past years we have had as many as 1,000 participants from Troops throughout South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Wisconsin and Iowa, just to name a few.
2008 marks the 70th anniversary of the Mount Rushmore Pilgrimage! This year we are planning a special group campsite at Crazy Horse Memorial so it will be more like a jamboree, as well as, a historic hike. This year's master of ceremonies will be Lieutenant Colonel Reid A. Christopherson:
- Executive Officer, 114th Fighter Wing, South Dakota Air National Guard
- Native of Sioux Falls, Graduate of Washington Senior High School
- Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees - South Dakota State University
- 33 years of Air Force and Air National Guard service, of which the first 11
years were as an enlisted member
Make plans to join us for a memorable weekend of fun this fall in the legendary Black Hills of South Dakota.
In order to qualify for the $10 registration fee, your Unit's application for the Golden Boot or Silver Sneaker must be turned in no more than 24 hours after you register on-line. You may fax your application to (605) 342-2826 or email it to Elizabeth Smith.
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