In 1963 a group of Americans set out on an expedition of impossible feats. In an age where lightweight gear and overly sophisticated vita-paks were unheard of, climbing atop our world’s highest peak seemed about as realistic as landing on the moon. Six years earlier Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin lived to tell about their adventure. So did Jim Whittaker and the infamous 1963 Mount Everest team.
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 Americans on Everest Expedition, Thursday March 7th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Vail Public Library will host an esteemed group of local mountaineers including Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty Broker Fred Wolfe. Enjoy light refreshments while hearing some of their most compelling, untold stories. The celebration will honor Dick Pownall, an original member of the 1963 “Americans on Everest” team. Presenters include Dick Pownall, Fred Wolfe, Ellen Miller, Dr. Jon Kedrowski, and Eric Alexander. This is a free event and open to the public. For more information call 970.479.2187.
Photo Courtesy: AP Photo/Henry S. Hall, Jr. American Alpine Club Library, Barry Corbet Personal Papers and Films