Events
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Oct 26, 2011
Ed Viesturs, Jimmy Chin, and Conrad Anker share a laugh.
The Sarah Bush Dance Project kicked off the party.
AHF President Erica Stone salutes beloved friend and AHF Director Scot Macbeth.
In good company: Apa Sherpa, John Krakauer, and Pemba Sherpa (they've all been to the top).
Dr. Banskota touched the crowd with stories of his inspiring work.
Three legends in a row: Pete Athans, Tom Hornbein, and Jim Whittaker.
Dr. Banskota and AHF Program Director Eileen Moncoeur.
What are these Everesters discussing? We'll never tell!
Elite company: a combined 40 Everest summits represented on stage.
The Everest Summit Party:
Jim Whittaker, '63
Tom Hornbein, '63 West Ridge
Pete Athans, '90 - '02 (7 times)
Ed Viesturs, '90 - '09 (7 times)
Apa Sherpa, '90 - '11 (world record holder 21 times)
Jon Krakauer, '96
Conrad Anker, '99
Jimmy Chin, '06
Plus, the inimitable Dr. Ashok Banskota of HRDC
Thanks to everyone who came out Oct. 26 for this lively and inspiring event!
More than 600 friends and supporters came out to hear amazing stories from some of the world's most legendary climbers, listen to Dr. Ashok Banskota's inspiring work with disabled children, bid in the auction, and celebrate 30 years of AHF's work in the Himalayas.
What's New
Don't miss...
Jon Krakauer's recent New Yorker article about Tibetans in Nepal
Girls Saving Girls
Read about a California high school girls' club that's helping their "sisters" in Nepal.
From the Field:
Dark practices: SGT works to stop the tragic, blatant exploitation of girls.
Happy Birthday Michelle Bourgault, SGT supporter and Base Camp trekker.
AHF Family: Read a wonderful personal letter from SGT supporter Kathy Gallagher.
