Meagan is an Ambassador
for Two Important Initiatives!
The "Year in the Life" project is a significant undertaking,
and an opportunity for Meagan to bring awareness to two
iniatives that are close to her heart.
Meagan has been invited to be an ambassador
for:
Impossible2Possible
“Impossible2Possible” (i2P) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to inspiring, educating,
and equipping a generation of global problem
solvers to achieve environmental and human
sustainability. To this end, i2P hosts "adventures
that inspire and educate young people to protect
the planet and its people." The goal of i2P is to
use adventure to cultivate a generation of young
leaders whose direct experience and training prepares
them to lead sustainability initiatives. To find
out more, please visit:
www.impossible2possible.com
Eco-Everest
Eco Everest 2008 is unique in the way it
combines mountaineering with scientific research.
The
initiative, led by Dawa Steven Sherpa of
Asian Trekking, aims at raising awareness on the impact of
climate change in the Himalayas. Eco Everest is conducted in
partnership with Asian Trekking, ICIMOD and the United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Eco Everest especially highlights the threats
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) pose to the local
communities and environment in the Khumbu region. As part
of the initiative a Trust Fund has been set up for community
development in Khumbu and financing further research and
monitoring of glaciers and glacial lakes. The Eco Everest
Expedition 2008 developed and tested a ten point recommendation for an
"Eco-Code of Conduct" (ECC). This code has
been developed in close liaison with different
internationally renowned mountaineers and various
alpine associations around the world.
To find
out more, please visit:
www.ecoeverest.net.np
Major Expedition Announcement !
A YEAR IN THE LIFE
1 November
2009 to 31 October 2010
Meagan has been granted Leave-With-Out-Pay from the Canadian
Air Force for 1-year.
In 2009, Meagan McGrath departs on a journey
that promises to be one of those rare and exciting
expeditions that tests the will, daring and skill
of the adventurer. In a single year, Meagan will:
"ANTARCTIC ODYSSEY"
Journey, solo, over 1130km on foot, unassisted and unsupported
from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole,
dragging 285lbs
of food, fuel, equipment in a sled for 60 days.
"MOUNTAIN MAGIC"
Climb, unguided and without oxygen, six of the world’s
tallest mountains, all exceeding 8000m, in an
effort to become the First Canadian
to summit the world’s 14 highest mountains.
This event will capture your imagination, and those
you choose to share it with. Become a partner in this
premier expedition, and make an impact for your company.
Meagan has sponsorship packages available. Please do not hesitate to
contact
her, and find out how you can become
involved in this
prestigious and important expedition event!
Become "A Year
in the Life" Trekking Sponsor!
With a donation of $150, you can become a Trekking Sponsor!
Your name will be posted on this website, and you
will receive a 5"x6", colour photo of your choice at the end of
the "Year in the Life" expedition project. You will
receive either a photo of the North Pole (Meagan's Training
expedition for Antarctica), the South Pole
or one of the summits of
an 8000m peak that Meagan will be attempting: Mount
Everest, Lhotse, Gasherbrum I,
Gasherbrum II, Cho Oyu or Shishapangma.
Mount Everest Expedition 2007
Meagan McGrath has successfully climbed Mount Everest, and achieved her goal to
climb the "Seven Summits". She became the First Sudburian and the First Canadian
Forces member to climb Mount Everest and achieve the Seven Summits. She is also
the youngest Canadian Woman to climb the Seven Summits.
Who is Meagan McGrath?
Meagan McGrath is a Regular Force Captain in the Canadian Air Force.
She continues to pursue physical challenges that test her skills as an
adventurer, her mental and spiritual strength, and her expedition planning
abilities.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Becoming a partner in Meagan McGrath's adventures provides excellent
benefits for your company.
- Media exposure
- Company logo on gear
- Banner with company name on the summit of the World's highest mountains and at
camps across the world's coldest and hottest deserts
- And so much more...
Contact Meagan McGrath to
learn of her future adventures.
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Kilimanjaro and Safari August 2008 |
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A Success! Not only did all 7 of the climbers who
attempted to climb Mount
Kilimanjaro succeed - we were all super fast
and strong!
Well done team! In addition to our climbing
success, the tour agent, TourCan (out
of Toronto, Canada) successfully arranged a proper
donation
to a local children's trust. We
donated wooden
desks and a significant amount of funds for
supplies to a school - many on the climbing team also
donated
supplies they had brought from home.
A wonderful trip, where friendships were made and
memories of laughter and adventure will remain with
us for a long time to come!!
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On 29 May 2008, Meagan McGrath
was in Kathmandu, Nepal to receive the honour
that the Nepal Mountaineering Association has
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On 1 November 2007, Meagan was honoured in abstentia
for her efforts to help a Nepali climber from a dangerous
situation on Mount Everest. Meagan was unable to travel
to Nepal at the time of the ceremony, but now, Meagan
is able to travel to Nepal to receive this special honour.
Meagan will be in Nepal on the first "International
Mount Everest Day", 29 May, to accept the award from the
Nepal Mountaineering Association.
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Meagan McGrath
attends the Cystic Fibrosis Breakfast of Champions,
in Ottawa, ON - April 2008. |
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Upon her return from the Marathon des Sables,
Meagan McGrath was invited to the Cystic Fibrosis
the annual Breakfast of Champions featuring major
local sports stars and emceed by a well-known local
personality. It is always well attended and raises
funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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Marathon des Sables 2008 |
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Meagan has completed "The 23rd Edition of the Marathon des Sables"!
Held in the hot sands of the Moroccan Sahara Desert, Meagan along with 802 other
participants, made her way across 245.3km of rocky terrain and sand
dunes. For 7-days, she carried everything she needed (apart from a
tent) on her back.
Click [here] to hear the updates that
Meagan provided to Science North from the Marathon des Sables!
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Meagan McGrath
visited New York City to receive an honour
from the Explorers Club. |
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On March 15, Meagan visited New York City to
accept a most humbling honour.Meagan McGrath
was selected to receive “The President’s Award
for Heroism on Mt. Everest”, by the Board of
Directors of The Explorers Club. This Explorers
Club Citation is granted to an individual or
group in recognition of an outstanding feat of
exploration or service to The Explorers Club.
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Meagan McGrath -
Recipient of Governor General Commendation. |
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On 13 February 2008, Meagan received a commendation
from the Governor General of Canada. Meagan attended a
ceremony at Ottawa City Hall to receive the honour, in recognition
of her involvement in the rescue of a climber in the "Death Zone" on
Mount Everest in May 2007.
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Carstenz Pyramid 2008 - Expedition Success! |
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Meagan McGrath has returned from Papua, Indonesia having successfully
summitted Carstenz Pyramid! Meagan has become the first Canadian
woman to climb the Carstenz Pyramid version of the Seven Summits,
and she is the only Canadian woman to have completed both versions
of the Seven Summits!
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Meagan McGrath
inducted into the Canadian Forces
Sports Hall of Fame! |
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On Saturday, 17 November 2007, Meagan was inducted into the
prestigious Canadian Forces Sports Hall of Fame. This
is a very special honour that has been bestowed among
very few CF members. "I am extremely grateful, and
feel very honoured by this recognition from my athletic
peers, and from the CF." It was an amazing night, filled
with stories, reunions, and meeting many new and
wonderful people - a night that will be remembered for
a long time to come.
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Award from the
Nepal Mountaineering Association |
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Some really special news out of Nepal. On 1 November 2007,
Meagan is to be recognized by the Nepal Mountaineering Association
for her involvement in the rescue of a young Nepalese climber.
"Thank you for this very prestigious honour. I wish in my heart
of hearts that I could attend the ceremony, and I am making
every effort to visit Nepal shortly, so that I can thank Mr Ang Tshering
in person. In addition to
accepting this award, it would have been a memorable experience
to meet Miss Hawley. I congratulate her on her award. She
is truly an icon in Himalayan mountaineering."
Please click [Here] to read the press release describing the
honour that Meagan has received.
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Wow! Thank you for
the Recognition! |
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Meagan recently attended two very special occasions, where she
was recognized
for her mountain climbing experience and leadership.
On 26 September 2007, at The Explorer's Club
Canadian Chapter Event in Toronto, and Jason Schoonover's book launch
("Adventurous
Dreams, Adventurous Lives"), Meagan was suprised by
the unexpected honour of a Chapter Citation of Merit for
her courage and humanity on Everest.
On 27 September 2007, Meagan attended the Sudbury
Chapter of the Business and
Professional Women's Association Entrepeneurship Awards.
Meagan was recognized and honoured with the International
Leadership Award as an international achiever in both planning
and execution of global adventures.
To both of these wonderful organizations, Thank You.
I am sincerely grateful for the recognition of my behaviour
and achievement in mountain climbing. I hope to be an example
to people who always questioned whether they were capable
of achieving their dreams - let me tell you that you can
do anything you set your mind to.
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Meagan mentioned
in Magazines! |
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Recently, Meagan has been mentioned in a few notable magazines. Check out the
following mags to read about Meagan:
Outpost, May 2007
Explore, August 2007
National Geographic Adventure, September 2007
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Check out Meagan's
Up-Coming Speaking Engagements. |
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Meagan has been requested to speak at various types of
events, as a Keynote speaker, a motivational speaker, and
as a storyteller, as
she recounts her mountain climbing adventures.
Keep up to date by visiting the Media Page
to check out all of her upcoming
engagements .
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Success on Mount Everest!
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What an fun trip! It was a brilliant time - with great
people, beautiful scenery, great workouts, wonderful laughter and suprisingly
great food!
People ask if I would do it again, and I absolutely would - in half a heartbeat!
If this is what it feels like to achieve your dreams, then Everyone! Go for
it! The feeling is amazing!
I'm done resting now, and I have begun training for my next adventure -
participating in the Marathon des Sables in Morocco - but I'll get into that a
little later!
Until then folks - start taking those small steps to achieve your greatest
personal challenge - it is one of the most rewarding things you can do for
yourself - seriously.
I invite you to continue to visit this site, as I will continue to pursue fun
adventures, and I will provide updates here!
A very huge Thank You to
Science North, for bringing this expedition to everyone!
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Award of Distinction!
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The City
of Greater Sudbury recognizes Meagan's achievement with an "Award
of Distinction".
"This is quite an honour, and I'm very grateful to the City for the award. I
would like to thank all Sudburians for their amazing support and belief in my
ability to achieve this goal. Thank you!"
Visit [www.mysudbury.ca]
to view their site. |
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Visit Meagan's Blog
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Keep up to date with where Meagan is and what she's up to
by visiting her web log (blog). Click [ Here ] to read Meg's Blog. |
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