NEWS RELEASE
LONGMONT LIBRARY
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The Longmont Public Library will host an in-person Authors We Love series event with author and wilderness explorer Dr. Jon Kedrowski. Kedrowski will discuss his new book, “Classic Colorado Hikes: Lakes, Loops, and High Ridge Traverses” starting at 6:30 pm on Monday, July 25, inside the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, located at 350 Kimbark St.
Kedrowski will also do a multimedia presentation highlighting the mountains and high mountain lakes of Colorado, as well as trip planning and weather and climate conditions in Colorado for the recreational hiker. As a bonus, Kedrowski will tease his recent expeditions to both Everest and Winter K2. He will discuss the strategy, risk management and weather considerations for climbing these 26,000-plus feet giants.
Dr. Kedrowski's books will be for sale, and he will be available to sign copies after the talk.
There is no charge for this program; however, reservations are required due to limited seating. Free registration is available at bit.ly/LibPrograms or by calling 303-651-8472.
About the Author
Dr. Jon Kedrowski has a Ph.D. in environmental geography, weather and climate. He grew up in Vail, where he has climbed more than 1,000 different Colorado peaks, including hundreds of ski descents, skiing each of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks and about half of the 637 Colorado 13ers.
He has climbed six of the seven continental summits, including five expeditions to Mt. Everest in 2012, 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2021. His most recent summit of Everest came while guiding and coaching singer/songwriter Mike Posner to the top on June 1, 2021. In winter 2021, Jon went to K2 in Pakistan, the world's second-highest mountain. During this brutally cold winter expedition, Jon was part of a team that successfully put members on the summit of K2 for the first time in winter on Jan. 16, 2021.
Read more about Dr. Jon Kedrowski on his website
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