Lace Thornberg
On June 16, Tom Hornbein – member of the 1963 American Mount Everest Expedition, and a retired University of Washington anesthesiologist/physiologist – will make two special appearances in Redmond.
Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld’s pioneering ascent of Everest via its West Ridge has been hailed as one of the most committing climbs in Himalayan mountaineering. Tom's his account of that climb is detailed in his book Everest: The West Ridge and is widely considered to be one of the best books about Everest ever written.
You can catch Tom at for the afternoon, evening, or both!
Everest: The World's Highest Metaphor
Microsoft Campus
15255 NE 40th Street
Redmond, Washington 98052
This free talk is open to Microsoft employees and guests.
Microsoft employees can RSVP here. Non-employees can RSVP by email to Lace Thornberg .
Dinner with climbing legend Tom Hornbein
Spitfire Grill, across from The Commons
Microsoft Campus
15255 NE 40th Street
Redmond, Washington 98052
This ticketed event is open to Microsoft employees and the public. Special pricing is available for members of Mountaineers Books Legends and Lore Founders Circle and Supporter’s Circle.
