Staff Sgt. Eric Cowin, medically retired, hikes up
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Staff Sgt. Eric Cowin, medically retired, hikes up Mount Rainier 4.5 miles to base camp July 10. Cowin's left foot was amputated June 17, 2009, after his truck was struck by an explosively formed penetrator in Baghdad. Founded by Micah Clark, Camp Patriot is an organization that creates relationships through outdoor adventures that promote positive life changing experiences for United States wounded veterans. Since 2007, they have made the annual climb of Mount Rainier's 14,411-foot summit.
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10/07/2011
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