25 MARCH 08 - Barcelona Native and The North FaceŽ Athlete, Ester Sabadell, to Give Presentation to Youth at The North FaceŽ Retail Store in Barcelona
The young and young-at-heart are invited to come meet mountaineer and humanitarian, Ester Sabadell, on Saturday, 5 April at The North FaceŽ retail store in Barcelona, located at Gran Vîa de les Corts Catalanes, 636.
A long time athlete with The North FaceŽ and a native of Barcelona, Ester will share the story of her incredible comeback from a tragic accident in 2003, in which her climbing partner was killed and she was hospitalized for over three months, nearly ending her mountaineering career.
Originally trained as an economist, Ester discovered dual passions of filmmaking and mountaineering in 2001, when she served as a camera assistant on an expedition to Ama Dablam (6856m). In addition to capturing stunning footage, Ester summitted the famed Himalayan peak. Thus began a series of mountaineering adventures with the respected Spanish adventure television program, Al Filo de lo Imposible (“To the Edge of the Impossible”). In addition to mountaineering and filmmaking, Ester puts her economist background to work in collaborative efforts with the village of Hushé in Northern Pakistan, where she promotes economic development through sustainable adventure tourism.
Ester will direct her exciting multimedia presentation at youth, encouraging young people to take an interest in the natural world, as well in the world’s different cultures. In an era where youth are spending an increasing amount of time alone indoors, sitting in front of the television, computer and video game monitor, The North FaceŽ looks to its athletes to serve as positive role models, by inspiring kids to become active citizens of the world.
After the presentation, Ester will sign autographs and answer questions from the audience. The presentation begins at 11:30 on Saturday, April 5, 2008. For more information about the event, contact The North FaceŽ Store Barcelona at +34 93 481 30 96.
