Mountaineering Takes Manhattan: Explorers Club Hosts Elite Climbers For “Mountain Stories”

On Saturday, October 17th, the Explorers Club in New York City will celebrate those individuals who have braved our planets highest peaks with "Mountain Stories,” a daylong special event featuring presentations by some of the most prominent individuals in mountaineering.

The day starts at 9:00 a.m. with a continental breakfast and coffee followed by a series of presentations from Robert Anderson, Jennifer Lowe-Anker, Ken Kamler, MD, Graham Bowley, Freddie Wilkinson and Janet Bergman, and Kevin Mahoney. A full lunch is served at noon and the day closes with a book signing and cocktail party at five o’clock, which provides an opportunity for attendees to meet with the speakers.

The event is open to the public and held at the Explorers Club's historic headquarters in New York City which is located at 46 East 70th Street. This “not for profit” event is $30 for adults and $25 for students.