Catherine's Story

Our program name honors Catherine Freer, one of the world's foremost female mountain climbers. Her strength, courage, and sensitivity have guided the philosophy behind our treatment of adolescents since our founding in 1988.

Read more about our namesake, a remarkable women whose life force illuminated dark corners and brightened the world for those she encountered.

• Freer History
• The Original Hardwoman (PDF)
• The Way the Wind Blows (PDF)
• Catherine Freer - An Inspiration and Friend (PDF)