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Peter Zuckerman & Amanda Padoan: Buried in the Sky
–BURIED IN THE SKY recreates one of the most dramatic catastrophes in alpine history from a fascinating new perspective. It is at once a gripping, white-knuckled adventure and a rich exploration of Sherpa customs and culture. For as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the anonymous experts – the unsung […]
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Grand Canyon: Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim
–Have you ever dreamt of running long distances? Pushing your limits? Well…you have something in common with Alan Thompson! Alan is a runner who enjoys a many types of running – road races, trail races, and long trail runs with friends. He has run a dozen or so major marathons including Boston, New York, Berlin, […]
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North Face Speaker Series – Ingrid Backstrom Extreme Skier
–Ingrid Backstrom Extreme Skier Ingrid Backstrom’s ski career has spanned the globe and all facets of big mountain freeskiing. A consistent podium finisher in freeskiing contests, she has appeared in 13 ski films. Since she started skiing in the Cascade Range of her native Washington, her thirst for the perfect run has led to descents […]
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Into the Wild: Life and Travels in the Nahanni Country
–In 2009, at the age of 24, David Overall left the city behind him and headed North. He spent two years in the village of Tthenaago, a remote First Nations community on the banks of the legendary South Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories. He explored not only the river but its surroundings, making numerous […]
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Skier La Haute Route
–Join us as our very own Jay MacArthur recounts his French/Swiss ski adventure. In April of 2011, Jay MacArthur spent a sunny week on the Haute Route, the high route from Argentiere near Chamonix, France to Zermatt in Switzerland. The route is about 120 km of skiing over numerous 4000 m peaks and passes. Come […]