Adventurer Richard Spitz recounts his expedition through South Georgia Island July 25 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy photoPEEC News:
Learn more about the infamous Shackleton South Georgia expedition at the Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting Tuesday, July 25 to hear from Richard Spitz, an adventurer who bravely recreated the journey.
The presentation begins at 7:15 p.m., at the Los Alamos Nature Center. The Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting is 7 p.m. and covers information about upcoming outings.
Any history book indicates that the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914 to 1917 was an utter disaster. However, that didn’t stop adventurer Spitz from replicating the hazardous journey. With the help of National Geographic, he recreated the historic Shackleton traverse of South Georgia in honor of its 100th anniversary. Don’t miss this intriguing presentation as he recounts his experiences on the cold, bitter island.
The Los Alamos Mountaineers meetings are always free to the public and no registration is required.
For more information about this and other Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) programs, visit www.peecnature.org, email programs@peecnature.org or call 505.662.0460.