Presentation: To Mt. Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas- Trekking with Jamling Tanzing Norgay

Madelyn Given was invited by Jamling Tenzing Norgay to accompany him to the remote east base camp of India’s Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world. Jamling was the head guide of the IMAX Everest Expedition and son of Tenzing Norgay, who summitted Everest with Hillary. Madelyn Given through-hiked the Appalachian Trail for the first time after retiring as an elementary school teacher, then went on to run a marathon on each of the seven continents, and climb a high-altitude mountain on each continent. Given will talk about trekking to Kanchenjunga with Jamling, camping on the Zemu Glacier, visiting monasteries, and eating in the homes of the Lepcha people in Nepal.

On Wednesday April 6th, Madelyn will present a slideshow and talk to the Maine chapter about these adventures. Her talk will be held in the Morrell Room of Curtis Memorial Library at 23 Pleasant Street in Brunswick, Maine. A potluck dinner begins at 6pm, followed by the presentation at 7pm. Bring a potluck item to share and your own dinnerware (plate, utensils, etc.). Drinks will be available. Free and open to the public, so invite a friend. For more information download a flyer (152KB PDF) or contact John Mullens