TNF Speaker Series Tonight

Come say hello tonight.

Mon. October 8, 2012
Jimmy Chin, Alpinist, The Impossible Climb | Olympia, WA |
Brought to you by The North Face & Alpine Experience

Jimmy Chin is one of the most sought-after adventure photographers working today. He's been a photographer, climber and skier on cutting edge expeditions around the world, from first ascents in the Karakoram to a ski descent from the summit of Everest. For such feats, he was named an Emerging Explorer by the National Geographic Society. Jimmy's toughest expedition was his ascent of an ice-coated granite fang in the Himalayas called Meru. The quest began in 2008, when he and his partners were defeated by a massive storm that held them captive on the wall for 19 days with just 8 days' worth of food. Determined to finish the job, Jimmy and his team returned in 2011, and successfully scaled one of the planet's most treacherous rock walls. Their adventure is a testament to the art of suffering, and the strength of teamwork.

VIP reception will be held at The Olympic Building and will benefit Washington Climbers Coalition. Many thanks to our sponsor, Alpine Experience!

Purchase Tickets Here