San Francisco Dinner: "Trek to Everest Base Camp"
Join Rich McDrew and his daughter Megan for a slide presentation and talk documenting their recent trek to the Everest Base camp (elevation 17,437 feet) in Nepal.
Rich and Megan embarked on their 15-day, 75-mile hike in the spectacular snow-covered Nepalese Himalayan Mountains with one guide and one sherpa porter from Katmandu. From the remote mountain town of Lukla (elevation 9,350 feet), their trek took them into the Khumbu region of Nepal. They followed an ancient route past tiny villages and monasteries, across high mountain passes, and through remote valleys to the peak of Kala Pattar, a mere six miles from Everest.
For Rich, age 67, this journey into the world's most impressive mountain range created lasting memories and instilled a sense of accomplishment. For Megan, the journey imparted a love for Nepal and a deep reverence for the silent powers of Mother Nature.
Rich McDrew, a Bay Area native had a 23-year career with the U.S. Secret Service, investigating counterfeiting and protecting presidents and other dignitaries. He returned to the Bay Area in 1980 as the special agent in charge in San Francisco. He also worked for 11 years at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Now retired he is an active environmentalist and has also served as president of the Mount Diablo Interpretive Association.
Megan McDrew is a graduate recruiter for the University of San Francisco School of Nursing and holds a master's degree in sociology from Humboldt State University. She served in the Peace Corps and worked as a youth-development volunteer in Morocco.
Come and join us to hear this exciting adventure. Send a check for $15.50 made out to "Sierra Club. S.F. Bay Chapter" to Jean-Marie Campbell at:
1700 California St., #230
San Francisco, CA 94109.
Checks must be received by Mon., May 18. Specify the date of the dinner. Non-members are welcome. Bring your own wine or soft drinks. Glasses and ice are available. Let us know if you are a vegetarian. Questions? Call Onnie before 9 pm at (415)648-6380. Make your reservations early.
Help keep the San Francisco Dinners going. After 18 years of co-hosting and the recent passing of Barb, Onnie is ready to turn over the reins to new coordinators to arrange speakers, finances, and logistics starting with next September's dinner. Onnie and Barb have loved the job! To insure a smooth transition, new volunteers should be in place as soon as possible. Call Onnie before 9 pm at (415)648-6380.