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Authors!
In Person
Arlene
Blum, Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life
When:
Tuesday, March 20, 7 p.m.
Treats:
Appetizers and desserts by Nanci Alpert
Fee:
$10
RSVP:
Yes, by
March 16 for directions to Nanci’s home. Click here>>
Meet the author
of Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life, a dramatic memoir chronicling
the life of this pioneering mountaineer and scientist, from her
over-protected childhood in Chicago to the summits of some of the
world’s most challenging peaks. Among her many accomplishments,
Arlene lead the first all women’s group to climb Mt. McKinley
as well as the first all women’s group to climb Anapurna.
This exciting event will take place at Nanci Alpert’s Gunbarrel
home with Nanci providing her amazing appetizers and desserts.
Arlene Blum
has played a groundbreaking role in women’s mountaineering.
Best known for leading the first American—and all-women’s—ascent
of Annapurna I, considered one of the world’s most dangerous
and difficult mountains, Blum also led the first women’s team
up Mt. McKinley; was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest;
and has played a leading role in more than 20 mountain expeditions
worldwide. She has a doctorate in biophysical chemistry and has
taught at Stamford University, Wellesley College, and the University
of California, Berkeley. Please visit her website at www.arleneblum.com
to see photoraphs from
A
JCC Event sponsored in part by
Adventure Rabbi: Synagogue Wihtout Walls
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