Mt. Kenya, Africa and Khan Tengri, Kazakhstan - Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013

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The Basics:
Event Type: Social 
Event Location: Bow Waters Canoe Club 
Date(s) & Time:   Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 07:30 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013 10:00 PM  
Event Duration: approximately 2 hours 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):    

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 100
Maximum No. Guests: 5
Minimum Group Size: 5
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 5
Number Registered So Far:   16 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Join ACC members, Vera Neverkevich and Ben Stephenson, who will share photos, video and stories from 2 classic mountaineering objectives; Khan Tengri - “the most northerly 7000-er” and Mt Kenya - the second highest peak in Africa. Khan Tengri, in the Tien Shan of Kazakhstan, is one of 5 peaks over 7000m in the ex-Soviet block. Summiteers of these 5 peaks are given the prestigious Snow Leopard award. To ascend a big peak in the ex-Soviet states, Vera and Ben were advised to “climb like a Russian”, which basically means accepting a lot of risk, and the vodka is optional. Whilst Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, Mt Kenya is known as the mountaineer’s objective. The highest peak is a 17+ pitch climb straight up the plug of an extinct volcano which straddles the equator. The scenery and wildlife are stunning, and the climbing is pretty good too !
Recommended Items to Bring:
Beer money!!

How to Get There:
Event Directions:   1975 26th St SE  

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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Registration for this event closed on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 10:00 PM.