Greg Mortenson

In his presentation “Afghanistan: Mountains, Warlords and Schools,” Chabot spoke of his spring 2005 adventure in Afghanistan as part of an expedition of “3 American adventurers (plus assorted opium-puffing horsemen and trail-hardened guides)…” who traveled “…the hard way through the wildest corner of Afghanistan, where ancient tribes, unclimbed peaks, and looming geopolitical intrigue…” added “…up to a classic Silk road adventure…”* His photos and videos provided a peak into the rugged terrain and the mesmerizing cultures the team encountered along their journey. Read more about this fabulous adventure in this month’s OUTSIDE magazine in an article by Mark Jenkins entitled “A Short Walk in the Wakhan Corridor” (it’s a great read!)

The proceeds from the evenings’ event benefit the nonprofit Central Asia Institute, whose projects are in remote mountain villages of northern Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and the steppes of Mongolia to promote community-based education and literacy programs (along with the most pressing need of helping out after Pakistan’s earthquake disaster.)

Over the last decade, CAI has developed innovative techniques that encourage people to take responsibility for their own well-being and vitality. Each one of Central Asia Institute’s projects is locally initiated and involves community participation, ensuring a project’s viability and long term success.

For more information about Central Asia Institute: www.ikat.org

* excerpted from “A Short Walk in the Wakhan Corridor” by Mark Jenkins, in Outside Magazine November 2005.

http://www.basecampmd.com/story/AnadventureintheWakhanCorridorNov112005.shtml

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