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NZACREEL ROCKS TOUR -

WITH DEREK THATCHER AND ZAC ORME - GUEST SPEAKERS

FRIDAY 19 March 2010 7PM - Conference Centre Lecture Theatre: (Building 423) 22 Symonds Street, Next to Architecture Building.

NEW ZEALAND ALPINE CLUB Presents
The Reel Rocks Tour & guest speakers: Derek Thatcher and Zac Orme
It includes the most exciting climbing and adventure films to audiences in over 100 cities around the world. REEL ROCK shows are festive
events where climbers and outdoors lovers gather to celebrate their passion for adventure.
REEL ROCK TOUR features the world premiere of Progression, the latest release from the state-of-the-art filmmakers at Big UP Productions, as well as the exhilarating new First Ascent series from the innovative producers at Sender Films and Nat Geo Adventure Channel.

NZACFirst Ascent: The Series -- Sender Films and Nat Geo Adventure
Channel premiere their cutting-edge series dedicated to climbing and
related outdoor pursuits. From Patagonia and Brazil to Yosemite and
beyond, Sender Films is traveling the globe filming the worldʼs top
climbers in their quest for new, unexplored lines.

Progression: Big UP Productions' latest film tells the story of the world's best climbers and their efforts to advance the sport in all its forms. Chris Sharma climbs the world's hardest sport route, Jumbo Love. Kevin Jorgeson pushes
bouldering to dangerous new heights on Ambrosia in the California Buttermilks. Patxi Usobiaga and Johanna Ernst train like Olympians for the World Cup competitions. Tommy Caldwell ups the ante on Yosemite's big walls, and much more.

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM:

- Online from here!
- Auckland Uni Rock & Alpine Club (AURAC) Go see them at O-Week.
- All good outdoor retailers
- Local Climbing Wall
- NZAC Club Night 8 March 8pm, Cardrona Pub

$20 - GENERAL ADMISSION
$15 AUCKLAND UNI ROCK & ALPINE CLUB
& NEW ZEALAND ALPINE CLUB

ONLINE TICKET PURCHASE:

NZAC may be burely, hardcore climbers, but we're not super techno nerdy. So there isn't proper online payment, yet. So to get your tickets to this event you need to deposit money for tickets into the following account

NZAC Auckland - Kiwibank - 38 9006 032992400
Clearly reference : ‘RR’ and your surname

Then email us here events@aucklandclimber.org.nz with your name and phone number and the number of member and non member tickets purchased. We will check that you're a member, so don't try and pull the wool over our eyes.

We'll throw you an email within 3 days confirming your purchase.

Your tickets will be available to collect on the door, but don't turn up with 30 sec to go before the movie starts. Give yourself time to get your tickets..

There are NO door sales, and this event WILL sell out, you need to get it sorted now!

 

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(More details on www.alpineclub.org.nz)

Carry a load for a Sherpa!

Himalayan Trust

Outdoors people are being invited to buy a Himalayan Trust eco-bag to support the Sherpa people of Nepal.
November’s Himalayan Trust fundraiser aims to help the Trust continue its work with schools, health services, building and reforestation projects in the Sherpa region of Nepal.
Established in 1960, Lady June Hillary now leads the work of the HimalayanTrust, maintaining the long relationship between New Zealanders and the Sherpa people. Current support to 63 schools includes provision of textbooks and stationery, teacher training and scholarships. Health care work has involved tuberculosis control, cataract operations, and immunisation of TB, measles, tetanus and polio while the reforestation programme has seen more than 100,000 local origin trees planted.

Himalayan Trust History

The Himalayan Trust was established in 1960 by Sir Edmund Hillary.

  • Projects commonly involve cooperative efforts of New Zealand and Sherpa volunteers.
  • The first project involved building the Khumjung school, 27 schools have subsequently been established and support is now provided to 63 schools.
  • Planning and implementation of Trust work is always carried out jointly by the Trust and local community on a partnership basis.
  • The Trust believes that success can be achieved only through continuity of work.

Lady Hillary believes the eco-bag fundraiser builds on the proud history shared by New Zealanders and the Sherpa people. "We have this great history of adventure and having a go, and the idea of lending a hand through carrying a load for a Sherpa offers a nice symmetry for New Zealanders wanting to get behind the Trusts work".
Fundraiser eco-bags will be available from Macpac stores and selected Bivouac outlets (Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch) in the latter part of November. Bags are made of jute fibre and are robust enough to be used and reused for outdoor gear, groceries, picnics, or storing items around the house or in the car. Bags will also make great gifts for friends and family. The bags are $20 and provide a practical, environmentally friendly, and attractive way to support the work of the Trust.
Anyone wanting to find out more about the work of the Trust can view the website www.himalayantrust.co.nz. Those wishing to make further donations to the Himalayan Trust can do so at any branch of BNZ or post a donation to Lady Hillary, Chairman Himalayan Trust, PO Box 28742, Remuera, Auckland.

7 Summits course

Guy Barber is travelling from Japan to do the Adventure consultants 7 Summits course this summer holiday period. He needs at least one other person to do the course with him to make it economical for him. Check out: www.adventureconsultants.com/adventure/7SummitsTraining. Please contact him if you're interested in doing this course. Email: guybarber@gmail.com

 

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