AORE Association News February 2015 | Page 25

As one of the oldest climbing wall companies in the country, our experience and expertise are second to none. After building a successful climbing gym business with the Boulder Rock Club in Boulder, Colorado—our owners founded Eldorado Climbing Walls… now the largest U.S.-owned climbing wall company. With years of experience in both construction and climbing gym operation, our designs, innovation and commitment to the climbing wall market have made Eldorado Climbing Walls a visionary and leader in the industry. We continue to work with the Boulder Rock Club as part of our unique training and consulting program, which gives future climbing wall owners like you a proven business model and an inside look at owning and operating a climbing wall. Born from the hand-scribbled trail maps and wilderness passion of its members, Washington's more than 100year-old Mountaineers established the nonprofit Mountaineers Books in 1960 to express and share its love of nature and the outdoors. The non-profit book publishing arm of the Mountaineers was launched with the publication of Mountaineering: the Freedom of the Hills -- now in its 8th edition and translated into over 10 languages worldwide. Today, with more than 500 titles in print, Mountaineers Books -- along with its Skipstone and Braided River imprints -- publishes a variety of outdoor recreation, sustainable lifestyle, and conservation advocacy books, including many award winners. Whether you're into outdoor activities, living a healthy lifestyle, or interested in becoming a good steward of the environment, Mountaineers Books has the information you need to guide you on your next journey in confidence and safety. Landmark Learning is proud to offer US Veterans benefits to attend select job training programs in the state of North Carolina. As of July, 2014, the following courses are approved under the Post-911 GI Bill:     Wilderness First Responder Wilderness EMT (3+1) EMT Intensive Portions of the Landmark Semester Funds may be used to cover course costs and living expenses for the course duration. In 2015, Landmark will strive to increase the number of states in which GI Bill funds may be used for job training purposes. For more information on how to enroll and initiate the GI Bill process, please contact the Landmark Learning office. 1100 North Main Suite 111 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 P: 810-299-2782 F: 810-299-3436 [email protected] www.aore.org 25