CAF Gala Dinners
Rescue on Everest – Gala Dinner
Enjoy a great evening out and support public avalanche safety in Canada by attending a Canadian Avalanche Foundation Gala Dinner this February.
- Whistler, BC on February 22, 2008
- Calgary, AB on February 23, 2008
For details related to the CAF fundraiser dinner please click HERE.
www.avalanchefoundation.ca
The guest speaker for both Galas will be Andrew Brash presenting “Rescue On Everest.” Andrew is a Canadian teacher and climber based in Calgary, Alberta . In 2006, Andrew took part in an expedition to the North Ridge of Mt. Everest and was involved in the rescue of Lincoln Hall, an Australian climber who had been pronounced dead high on the mountain. Lincoln was left by his climbing team after he contracted cerebral edema and was thought to be dead. Andrew’s team was the first to discover him the following day. Realizing he was still alive, Andrew’s team made the only decision they could, to give up their summit bid only 200 metres short of their goal in order to save Lincoln . This action was in direct contrast with the David Sharp (U.K.) incident some 10 days previous when more than 40 climbers passed by David on their way to the summit as he lay dying. David did eventually succumb to the elements and the mountain. The contrast of the two events captured headlines around the world. The story led the national news in Australia and Canada, and was featured on virtually every network worldwide. More information on Andrew Brash can be found at www.andrewbrash.com
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