All of Joe's former friends, colleagues, and students are invited to join the Bear Mountain Project, along with anyone else who would like to celebrate his legacy. It's simple. Just identify a Bear Mountain near where you are, using either the interactive map or the list organized by state and county, go climb it (if it's safe and legal*), and then send us an email at [email protected]. Tell us who you are, which Bear Mountain you climbed, when you did it, who came with you, and how the trip went. Attach a picture or two if you can. We'll post your report on our blog, and we'll keep track of which Bear Mountains haven't yet been ascended. Let us know about unsuccessful attempts as well, and about any peaks that you conclude cannot or should not be climbed.
There are no membership fees or registration forms. If you want to mark a successful climb with a small donation to the Professor Joseph Feller Memorial Scholarship at Arizona State University, that would be lovely, but it's not required. Ditto for writing Joe's name in the summit register.
* It should go without saying, but mountain climbing is a dangerous and sometimes deadly sport. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the necessary skills, equipment, and experience before attempting to climb any mountain referenced on this site. We have not researched these peaks and do not know whether they are safe to climb. Nor have we determined which Bear Mountains are on private property or can be accessed only through private property. Trespassing is illegal and can lead to violent and even fatal confrontations. It is your responsibility to determine whether your route will take you onto private property, and if so to obtain permission from the landowner before entering.
There are no membership fees or registration forms. If you want to mark a successful climb with a small donation to the Professor Joseph Feller Memorial Scholarship at Arizona State University, that would be lovely, but it's not required. Ditto for writing Joe's name in the summit register.
* It should go without saying, but mountain climbing is a dangerous and sometimes deadly sport. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the necessary skills, equipment, and experience before attempting to climb any mountain referenced on this site. We have not researched these peaks and do not know whether they are safe to climb. Nor have we determined which Bear Mountains are on private property or can be accessed only through private property. Trespassing is illegal and can lead to violent and even fatal confrontations. It is your responsibility to determine whether your route will take you onto private property, and if so to obtain permission from the landowner before entering.