Who was Officer Sean Collier?
Sean was an MIT police officer, as well as an enthusiastic MITOC member, who was killed in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings on April 18, 2013. He was a friend to many in MITOC and across the MIT community.
Read more memories of Sean from the MITOC community
What is the Sean A. Collier Adventure Grant?
Created in 2016, the Collier Adventure Grant is a grant to help MITOC members undertake adventures and challenge themselves in the great outdoors, the way Sean did. This grant provides funding so you can grow as an outdoorsperson, no matter your ability level or experience. For more information, check out the FAQ page and application.
Adventurers Supported by the Collier Adventure Grant
Recent News
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Applications now open for 2024-2025!
Applications are due Friday October 25, 2024, and awardees will be notified by mid November. https://mitoc-cag.mit.edu/application
Recent Trip Reports
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Yellowstone: Steam, Silence, and the Lessons of Patience
Hayden Valley (Yellowstone) was all breath and murmur at 5:52 a.m.—bison steam rising, the river silver and still. I stood behind the pullout line with bear spray on my hip and a thermos cooling fast, waiting for the light. A dog-like feature ghosted the far bank. Sandhill cranes stitched the fog with their calls.…
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A Weekend on Rainier: From Backyard Practice to Columbia Crest
Mount Rainier was the next goal for both of us— looking to develop and test our mountaineering skills. With a narrow weather window and a free weekend, we set our sights on the Disappointment Cleaver (DC) route. Planning and Practice A key challenge Rainier poses that never occurs in hikes in the Whites is…
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Mount Robson via the Fuhrer Ridge (IV 5.4)
Planning Rick and I met at Red Rock while climbing with my friends Dave and Susan. After spending a day on Happy Lollipop Tower, a classic Dave/Susan adventure-climb special, and a “rest” day simul-climbing 14 pitches of easy climbing – we were keen to make plans to climb again in the future. Rick is…