Sophie Denis takes FPCD to the top of the world
“Sophie Denis takes FPCD to the top of the world (Mt. Everest)”
Mountain climber Sophie Denis (center holding FPCD Logo) flanked by FPCD Board Members on 28 March 2008
The Foundation for Post Conflict Development (FPCD) is honored by the partnership established with Sophie Denis who will attempt the climb the north face of Mount Everest. At 29 years of age she will become one of the youngest women in the world and the first female New Yorker in the banking industry to accomplish this endeavor.
Sophie enjoys the physical challenges that accompany sports, and has set high standards for herself over time, reaching Regional, National or State Championship levels in tennis, judo, fencing, rugby, and mountaineering. Sophie is very aware of the challenges that people face every day around the world, and her motto Everything is Possible.
When Sophie learnt about FPCD she immediately embraced its mission statement and goals offering to support FPCD by wearing its logo on this fantastic expedition and to promote the Millennium Development Goals with the media who follow her. Already an Ambassador for Action Against Hunger (www.actionagainsthunger.org), an organization that focuses specifically on hunger and its educational component, Sophie was touched by the work done by FPCD in addressing the special challenges faced by countries emerging from conflicts.
FPCD wishes the best to Sophie, a truly inspirational, enthusiastic and kind hearted humanitarian.
Sophie’s expedition itinerary (subject to change)
March 31: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300 meters/4,200 feet)
April 2: Bus to Tibet; drive to Nyalam (3,750 meters/12,300 feet)
April 4: Bus to Tingri (4,300 meters/14,100 feet)
April 6: Drive to Chinese base camp (5,200 meters/17,000 feet)
April 10: Walk with the yaks halfway to advanced base to interim camp(5,800 meters/19,000 feet)
April 13: Walk with the yaks to advanced base (ABC) (6,400 meters/21,000 feet)
April 16: Walk to camp 1 North Col (7,000 meters/23,000 feet), and train on route over next 5 days
April 21: Walk to camp 2 (7,500 meters/24,600 feet),and train on route over next 10 days
May 1: Walk to camp 3 (8,300 meters/27,200 feet), and train on route over next 12 days
May 13-15: Attempt summit if conditions allow.
May 15: Walk back down to Chinese base to rest.
May 20: Walk back up to camp 1 North Col (7,000 meters/23,000 feet)
May 23-26: Attempt summit if conditions allow.
May 26: Descend to camp 1 North Col (7,000 meters/23,000 feet)
May 27: Descend to advanced base (ABC) (6,400 meters/21,000 feet)
May 29: Yaks transport equipment, supplies and rubbish to Chinese base.
Members walk down.
May 31: Drive to Tingri
June 1: Drive to Kathmandu
Learn More about Sophie;
- Sophie’s achievements visit www.sophiedenis.com
- Follow her climb via her blog postings on our web site
- Sophie Denis will be available for interviews upon her return to New York City.
To schedule an interview please contact: Vincent Wilkinson,FPCD; 212-643-5467 or vwilkinson@postconflictdev.org.
Mountain climber Sophie Denis (center holding FPCD Logo) flanked by FPCD Board Members on 28 March 2008
The Foundation for Post Conflict Development (FPCD) is honored by the partnership established with Sophie Denis who will attempt the climb the north face of Mount Everest. At 29 years of age she will become one of the youngest women in the world and the first female New Yorker in the banking industry to accomplish this endeavor.
Sophie enjoys the physical challenges that accompany sports, and has set high standards for herself over time, reaching Regional, National or State Championship levels in tennis, judo, fencing, rugby, and mountaineering. Sophie is very aware of the challenges that people face every day around the world, and her motto Everything is Possible.
When Sophie learnt about FPCD she immediately embraced its mission statement and goals offering to support FPCD by wearing its logo on this fantastic expedition and to promote the Millennium Development Goals with the media who follow her. Already an Ambassador for Action Against Hunger (www.actionagainsthunger.org), an organization that focuses specifically on hunger and its educational component, Sophie was touched by the work done by FPCD in addressing the special challenges faced by countries emerging from conflicts.
FPCD wishes the best to Sophie, a truly inspirational, enthusiastic and kind hearted humanitarian.
Sophie’s expedition itinerary (subject to change)
March 31: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300 meters/4,200 feet)
April 2: Bus to Tibet; drive to Nyalam (3,750 meters/12,300 feet)
April 4: Bus to Tingri (4,300 meters/14,100 feet)
April 6: Drive to Chinese base camp (5,200 meters/17,000 feet)
April 10: Walk with the yaks halfway to advanced base to interim camp(5,800 meters/19,000 feet)
April 13: Walk with the yaks to advanced base (ABC) (6,400 meters/21,000 feet)
April 16: Walk to camp 1 North Col (7,000 meters/23,000 feet), and train on route over next 5 days
April 21: Walk to camp 2 (7,500 meters/24,600 feet),and train on route over next 10 days
May 1: Walk to camp 3 (8,300 meters/27,200 feet), and train on route over next 12 days
May 13-15: Attempt summit if conditions allow.
May 15: Walk back down to Chinese base to rest.
May 20: Walk back up to camp 1 North Col (7,000 meters/23,000 feet)
May 23-26: Attempt summit if conditions allow.
May 26: Descend to camp 1 North Col (7,000 meters/23,000 feet)
May 27: Descend to advanced base (ABC) (6,400 meters/21,000 feet)
May 29: Yaks transport equipment, supplies and rubbish to Chinese base.
Members walk down.
May 31: Drive to Tingri
June 1: Drive to Kathmandu
Learn More about Sophie;
- Sophie’s achievements visit www.sophiedenis.com
- Follow her climb via her blog postings on our web site
- Sophie Denis will be available for interviews upon her return to New York City.
To schedule an interview please contact: Vincent Wilkinson,FPCD; 212-643-5467 or vwilkinson@postconflictdev.org.
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