Preparing for the South Pole !!
Preparing for her expedition to the South Pole, Meagan meets with
Ray Zahab on occassion, and asks questions in preparation for her
solo expedition to the South Pole.
Who is Ray Zahab!?
And why would Meagan work with him?!
Ray Zahab is a member of the 3-person team who recently (January 2009)
achieved the world-record for fastest
ski/trek from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole.
He is also the
founder of
"Impossible 2 Possible", or "I2P" a non-profit organization
dedicated to inspiring, educating, and equipping a generation
of global problem solvers to achieve environmental
and human sustainability. Meagan is an ambassador with this
organization, and helps I2P with its goal of using adventure
to cultivate a generation of young leaders whose direct
experience and training prepares them to lead sustainability
initiatives.
"Ray has been extremely helpful and the advice he's provided is
priceless! He's been very generous with his time, and I would consider
myself fortunate if I'm able to meet him a few more times
as I progress toward the start of this amazing journey! Thank you, Ray!"
Be sure to follow the adventure preparations later this fall on the Science North website:
www.sciencenorth.ca/meagan
Major Expedition Announcement !
A YEAR IN THE LIFE
1 November
2009 to 31 October 2010
Meagan has been granted Leave-With-Out-Pay from the Canadian
Air Force for 1-year.
In 2009, Meagan McGrath departs on a journey
that promises to be one of those rare and exciting
expeditions that tests the will, daring and skill
of the adventurer. In a single year, Meagan will:
"ANTARCTIC ODYSSEY"
Journey, solo, over 1130km on foot, unassisted and unsupported
from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole,
dragging 285lbs
of food, fuel, equipment in a sled for 60 days.
"MOUNTAIN MAGIC"
Climb, unguided and without oxygen, six of the world’s
tallest mountains, all exceeding 8000m, in an
effort to become the First Canadian
to summit the world’s 14 highest mountains.
This event will capture your imagination, and those
you choose to share it with. Become a partner in this
premier expedition, and make an impact for your company.
Meagan has sponsorship packages available. Please do not hesitate to
contact
her, and find out how you can become
involved in this
prestigious and important expedition event!
Become "A Year
in the Life" Trekking Sponsor!
With a donation of $150, you can become a Trekking Sponsor!
Your name will be posted on this website, and you
will receive a 5"x6", colour photo of your choice at the end of
the "Year in the Life" expedition project. You will
receive either a photo of the North Pole (Meagan's Training
expedition for Antarctica), the South Pole
or one of the summits of
an 8000m peak that Meagan will be attempting: Mount
Everest, Lhotse, Gasherbrum I,
Gasherbrum II, Cho Oyu or Shishapangma.
Mount Everest Expedition 2007
Meagan McGrath has successfully climbed Mount Everest, and achieved her goal to
climb the "Seven Summits". She became the First Sudburian and the First Canadian
Forces member to climb Mount Everest and achieve the Seven Summits. She is also
the youngest Canadian Woman to climb the Seven Summits.
Who is Meagan McGrath?
Meagan McGrath holds the rank of Major, and is a Regular Member in the Canadian Air Force.
She continues to pursue physical challenges that test her skills as an
adventurer, her mental and spiritual strength, and her expedition planning
abilities.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Becoming a partner in Meagan McGrath's adventures provides excellent
benefits for your company.
- Media exposure
- Company logo on gear
- Banner with company name on the summit of the World's highest mountains and at
camps across the world's coldest and hottest deserts
- And so much more...
Contact Meagan McGrath to
learn of her future adventures.
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Impossible 2 Possible |
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“Impossible2Possible” (i2P) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to inspiring, educating,
and equipping a generation of global problem
solvers to achieve environmental and human
sustainability. To this end, i2P hosts "adventures
that inspire and educate young people to protect
the planet and its people." The goal of i2P is to
use adventure to cultivate a generation of young
leaders whose direct experience and training prepares
them to lead sustainability initiatives. To find
out more, please visit:
www.impossible2possible.com
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Eco Everest
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Eco Everest 2008 is unique in the way it
combines mountaineering with scientific research.
The
initiative, led by Dawa Steven Sherpa of
Asian Trekking, aims at raising awareness on the impact of
climate change in the Himalayas. Eco Everest is conducted in
partnership with Asian Trekking, ICIMOD and the United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Eco Everest especially highlights the threats
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) pose to the local
communities and environment in the Khumbu region. As part
of the initiative a Trust Fund has been set up for community
development in Khumbu and financing further research and
monitoring of glaciers and glacial lakes. The Eco Everest
Expedition 2008 developed and tested a ten point recommendation for an
"Eco-Code of Conduct" (ECC). This code has
been developed in close liaison with different
internationally renowned mountaineers and various
alpine associations around the world.
To find
out more, please visit:
www.ecoeverest.net.np
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Meagan has been requested to speak at various types of
events, as a Keynote speaker, a motivational speaker, and
as a storyteller, as
she recounts her mountain climbing adventures.
Keep up to date by visiting the Media Page
to check out all of her upcoming
engagements .
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