First Wednesday with Cathy O’Dowd. Individual Members

The South African Chamber of Commerce is honoured to present Cathy O’Dowd, the first South African to climb Everest and the first woman in the world to climb the world’s highest mountain from both its North and South sides. Cathy will be sharing the story of her expedition from this summer, the 1st ascent of Nanga Parbat (the world's 9th highest mountain) via the Mazeno Ridge. This ridge was famously considered one of the 'last great challenges in the Himalaya' and its conquest is of international significance in the mountaineering world. She will looking at what it takes to tackle something where no-one has ever succeeded before. For more information: cathyodowd.com, mazenoridge.com.

As always, the speaker address will be followed by delicious canapes and the finest South African wines.

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