Pete Athans, aka “Mr. Everest” and “Seven”

Dean Karnazes, aka “Karno” and “Team Dean”

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THE NORTH FACE® NEVER STOP EXPLORING SPEAKER SERIES

April—October 2007

This motivational series of events, will be presented by our very own The North Face® Athletes. The engagements will feature their expeditions, experiences, and accomplishments from around the world.

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Himalayan Cataract Project—Pete Athans


Athlete Host Bio	Pete Athans
Description	Pete Athans has summited Mount Everest an astounding seven times, but it’s off the mountain where he is building a far-reaching legacy. more...
TOUR HAS ENDED	July 12, 2007 October 17, 2007
Locations	July: The Directors Guild of America — New York, NY October: The California Theater — Berkeley, CA
Ticket Info	Click here to buy tickets and for inclusive details.
Pete's Forum (October 18-24)	What does it take to climb Everest seven times? Find out in the Epic Forum. Continuing from the amazing Speaker Series event in Berkeley, Pete will answer blog questions October 18th - 24th.
Expedition Review	Updates and dispatches of expedition.
A Pete Highlight	Global Giving
Foundation that Pete's Aligned With	Learn how you too can support www.cureblindness.org with Pete.

Magic in Misery—Dean Karnazes


Athlete Host Bio	Dean Karnazes
Description	Ultramarathon man, Dean Karnazes shares his story of dreaming up, preparing for, and eventually running The North Face Endurance 50--50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days. more...
Dean's Forum	Catch him while you can! Chat with Dean in the Epic Forum. Dean will answer your questions until August 3rd.
TOUR HAS ENDED	April 26, 2007 July 26, 2007
Locations	April: Angelika Film Center at Mockingbird Station — Dallas, TX July: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre — San Francisco, CA
Expedition Review	Endurance 50 website
A Dean Highlight	2006 Male Runner of the Year
Foundation that Dean's Aligned With	Learn how you too can support Karno Kids with Dean.

7 Continents, 7 Summits, 2 Skis and 1 Buddhist Lama—
Kit DesLauriers


Athlete Host Bio	Kit DesLauriers
Description	At 10:54 a.m. on October 18, two-time World Champion Freeskier Kit DesLauriers reached the summit of Mount Everest. more...
TOUR HAS ENDED	September 12, 2007 May 16, 2007
Locations	September: The Mountaineers — Seattle, WA May: The Boulder Theater — Boulder, CO
Expedition Review	Updates and dispatches of expedition.
A Kit Highlight	Kit's Record-breaking News
Foundation that Kit's Aligned With	Learn how you too can support Pursue Balance with Kit.