Princeton resident Scott Smith summits Mt. Everest in May 2013.
Princeton resident Scott Smith successfully climbed Mt. Everest in May.
Smith is set to discuss his trip from training to reaching the summit 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at PEAC Health and Fitness, 1440 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing.
His presentation includes details about his training and preparation for the climb, as well as about the two-month long hike from base camp to Mt. Everest’s summit at an elevation of 29,029 ft.
He will share his slideshow that chronicles the feat from his arrival in Nepal to finally standing on top of the world. it also features some of the specialized equipment needed for the climb. Time is allotted for questions from the audience.
Smith was born and raised in central Vermont, where his interest in hiking began.
For 20 years, he worked in corporate finance with multi-national companies. Leaving the corporate world in 2010 to become a private investor allowed Scott to actively pursue his passion for the outdoors and adventure travel.
He has climbed in Peru, Ecuador, Argentina and Nepal, and is currently planning his next series of climbs in North and South America.
The presentation is complimentary to PEAC members and $10 for the general public.
To reserve space, call PEAC’s service desk at (609) 883-2000.
More information is online at peachealthfitness.com.
