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Buy Your Tickets Now for the 2012 Annual Benefit Dinner Weekend—Last Day to Buy Tickets is February 24
When: March 2 & 3, 2012
Waterfront Dining, Awards, and Auctions—Click for Details & Schedule
Win a prize package so unique that it cannot be bought
Partnership: Climbing through the Generations
Last summer Boston native Mark Richey led an expedition to the remote peaks of the Indian Karakoram. His goal was to reach the summit of Saser Kangri II (7,518m), the second-highest unclimbed mountain in the world. For Mark and partner Steve Swenson, both in their 50s, the climb would be the capstone of their long and already distinguished climbing careers. To round out the team, they recruited four younger climbers: Freddie Wilkinson, Janet Bergman, Emilie Drinkwater, and Kirsten Kremer. Supporting each other from a shared basecamp, these six ropemates charted new ground on five new routes, including the coveted first ascent of Saser Kangri II.
The story of their expedition provides more than a glimpse into the future of exploratory alpinism. It highlights the powerful tradition long exemplified by the New England climbing community and The American Alpine Club: partnership across generations.
Please join Mark, Freddie, and the rest of the Saser Kangri II team for a journey—vividly told in words, images, and video—to one of the last frontiers of Himalayan climbing.
The Old Breed from Cowboy Bear Ninja on Vimeo.
Weekend Schedule
Friday March 2:
Westin Waterfront Hotel
425 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
4:00 p.m.: Annual Members' Meeting–Otis Room
5:00 p.m.: Before the Kurt Diemberger slide show, please join us for a Welcome Reception, sponsored by Black Diamond Equipment, in the Saucity Bar at the Westin Waterfront Hotel. Light refreshments, beer, and wine will be served.
7:00 p.m.: Kurt Diemberger Slideshow—Commonwealth Ballroom
Saturday March 3:
1:00-3:00 p.m.: MetroRock Climbing Gym Outing. Details to follow.
2:00-3:00 p.m.: Book Signings by Freddie Wilkinson, Bernadette McDonald and Ed Webster - Westin Hotel Otis Room
Seaport Hotel
200 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, MA 02210-2031
Annual Benefit Dinner & Saser Kangri II Presentation
4:30–5:30 p.m.: VIP Reception–Flagship Ballroom
5 p.m.–6 p.m.: Social, Drinks, and Silent Auction–Plaza Lobby
6 p.m.–10 p.m.: Dinner, Awards, Auctions, and Partnership: Climbing through the Generations Presentation–Plaza Ballroom
Accommodations and Dinner Location:
Seaport Hotel
200 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, MA 02210-2031
(617) 385-5000
Attire: Coat and Tie
Additional Information
Meal Choices:
Meat: Grilled Marinated Pork Porterhouse and Vinegar Peppers with Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes
Fish: Pan Roasted Filet of Salmon, Heirloom Beans and Bacon with Crispy Parsnips
Veggie: Butternut Squash Ravioli, Sage Butter with Crispy Parsnips
Directions
Parking Options for Friday and Saturday
Previous Benefit Dinners:
Illustration: Jamie Givens/ jamiegivensstudio.com