Meagan McGrath - Adventurer

Sad News : Chris Boskoff and Charlie Fowler

Hello Everyone,

Today, I am delivering some very sad news regarding mountaineering.

As many of you know, I have always travelled with a company called, "Mountain Madness", based out of Seattle, Washington. Many of you have heard me refer to Chris (Boskoff) as somewhat of my mentor, with whom I climbed with in Antarctica in Dec 2004. As well, many of you have heard me mention Charlie (Fowler), who guided me on Gasherbrum II, in 2005.

Sadly, "the body of [Charlie Fowler] missing for more than a month has been found on a remote mountain in southwestern China while a second climber [Chris Boskoff] is still missing and presumed dead, a rescue coordinator said Wednesday. ... [Charlie Fowler] was found at the 5,300-meter (17,390-foot) level on Genie Mountain, also known as Genyen Peak, not far from the Sichuan border with Tibet. The mountain is 6,204 meters (20,354 feet) tall." To read the full story, please refer to: http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/12/27/china.climbersl.ap/index.html

Chris was an inspirational person to me. She was an exceptional climber, one of the best in the world. She had that special talent of being caring, and yet, being extremely businesslike at the same time. Charlie was a guy who definitely did things his own way, and was not afraid to express his opinions, no matter what impact it might have. These were two very strong, very capable people. They will be missed.

With a heavy heart, Good bye Chris and Charlie.

posted by Meg McGrath - Adventurer @ 12:45 PM Comments: 3

Science North - Summit Supporter !! And other amazing Sponsors and Supporters !!

Good day, Everyone!

Welcome! Welcome! To "Science North", my Summit Supporter! To the "City of Greater Sudbury", an Advanced Base Camp Sponsor! And to "Laamanen Group", a Base Camp Sponsor!

Science North, my sponsors and I will be providing an experience to Science North visitors and students from across Northern Ontario with an adventure unlike anything they have experienced before!

Have you ever wondered what is was like to live on a glacier for two months! Ever wondered what is was like to breathe the thinnest air! How about the effects of altitude on a human body!

This is my opportunity to share with everyone the experience of climbing to the heights of the planet. Science North, along with the the School Program Sponsor, "Inco", and the Visitor Experience Sponsor, the "Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation", will bring this experience to you!

I will be providing updates to Science North, and these will be broadcast at the 4th Floor Exhibit, entitled, "From Science North to the 7th Summit: Meagan McGrath's Everest Adventure". In addition, updates will also be available on the Science North website: www.sciencenorth.ca/everest (English) or www.sciencenord.ca/everest (French)

I welcome my sponsors and supporters, as we begin this amazing adventure. I welcome all of you to join in the experience. This is the real deal - sometimes things will be rough, and other times, I'll be on top of the world (haha-pardon the pun!). But this is your chance to see what it's like, and to get your questions answered!

All the best!
Meagan

posted by Meg McGrath - Adventurer @ 5:17 PM Comments: 1