Wednesday, June 26, 2013

THIS JUST IN!! Athlete Jimmy Chin to visit Fontana Sports this fall!



THE NORTH FACE NEVER STOP EXPLORING SPEAKER SERIES: featuring TNF Climber and Skier Jimmy Chin

Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 at Promenade Hall in the Overture Center – 201 State Street, Madison WI, 53703

5:30pm – 6:30pm: VIP reception* with Athlete at Fontana Sports Downtown location – 216 N. Henry Street
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Athlete Presentation, followed by Q&A
8:00pm – 9:00pm: Book/Poster signing by Athlete

Jimmy has been a sponsored climber and skier for the North Face Athlete Team for over ten years. He is one of the few people to climb and ski Mount Everest from the summit and has been profiled in National Geographic Magazine, Outside Magazine, People Magazine, Men's Journal and more. Jimmy is also one of the most sought after and recognized adventure sports photographers and filmmakers working today. In the past decade, Jimmy has collaborated with some of the most progressive athletes and explorers in the world, participating in and documenting break through expeditions around the planet, from climbing notable first ascents in the Karakoram, to skiing first descents in the Himalayas. He is a National Geographic photographer and has received numerous awards for his work from PDN, Communication Arts, American Society of Magazine Editors and the Lowell Thomas Journalism Awards. Most recently, he co-founded Camp 4 Collective, a production company focused on adventure sports and lifestyle. Jimmy resides outside of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

7 PM - Free seat (limited availability): FREE
7 PM - Guaranteed seat: $8.00
5:30 PM - VIP reception* & preferred seat: $20.00
*Proceeds from VIP Reception tickets will benefit the Ice Age Trail Foundation.

Visit http://thenorthface.inticketing.com/events/241376 to order tickets (Not available yet, but soon!)

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