Escape Your Everyday Travel Series

May 9 |  Seattle 

Ecuador | “Galapagos: Exploring in Darwin’s Footsteps”

Iguana This installation of the Escape Your Everyday Travel Series will take you to Ecuador. Although roughly the same size as Colorado or Great Britain, few countries can match this small South American country’s ecological, experiential and cultural punch. Ecuador is inch for inch the most bio-diverse country on the planet. This presentation will focus on the iconic Galapagos Islands and how you can have your own Darwinian adventure.

Meet the Speaker | Amber de Friere

Born in Portland Oregon, Amber has traveled to over 50 countries, speaks several languages, has an insatiable wanderlust and brings a unique perspective to travel and one her favorite destinations- Ecuador. She is married to a world class Ecuadorian mountain climber (currently attempting a no oxygen ascent of Everest via TIbet) and together they own one of National Geographic Travelers favorite hotels in South America- Rumiloma in Quito. 

Amber has an intimate knowledge of Ecuador, having worked as a consultant for governmental, NGO and private travel entities for the last 10 years, as well as a dedication to community based tourism which has allowed her to live and work in some of the world’s remotest corners. Amber has lived for months on end in the deepest Amazon where her children went to school in a canoe, as well as on a beach in the Galapagos. She currently lives on a volcano, high in the Andes, where she divides her time between her family, her hotel and host of other endeavors.

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DETAILS

Columbia LogoEvent Dates: Second Thursday of each month
Time: 6pm networking and beverages.  6:30 presentation.
Location: Columbia Sportswear Seattle store, 290 Pine Street Seattle, WA 98101

BONUS for ATTENDEES:

  • 25% discount on Columbia Sportswear purchases for event attendees
  • FREE parking (in the attached garage, entrance on Stewart.  Bring in your ticket for validation.)
  • Each event will include complimentary beverages from a featured winery, distillery or brewery
  • Drawings for EverGreen Escapes travel experiences and Columbia Sportswear gear

2013 TOPICS:

  • January 10 -  Iceland “Fire & Ice: Land of Extreme Beauty” 
  • February 14 -  Australia  “Discover Tasmania: Blending the Best of Down Under”
  • March 14 -  Namibia  “Endless Horizons: Conservation & Adventure”
  • April 11 -  Cascadia  “Spring Barrel Tasting: Adventure through Wine” 
  • May 9 – Ecuador  “Galapagos: Exploring the Enchanted Islands in Darwin’s Footsteps”
  • June 13 -  Vanuatu  “Island Life: The South Pacific’s Best Kept Secret”

About Escape Your Everyday

This free monthly adventure travel series brings travel experts to Columbia Sportswear’s downtown Seattle retail store to share their experiences in some of the most exciting and unusual destinations for the adventurous traveler. Speakers will share photos, stories and practical travel tips on adventures ranging from exotic international destinations to local culinary and agricultural tours.

The Escape Your Everyday concept came from EverGreen Escapes Founder Jake Haupert. “In today’s society, people are feeling overwhelmed by information, digital media and the overall pace of their lives. In an effort to find balance, feel purpose and reinvigorate, we invite people to ‘Escape your Everyday’ with us.”

Enjoy beverages from local wineries, breweries and distilleries and get advice from the experts on practical travel matters such as transportation, packing, planning your trip and more.

Whether you are looking for ideas for your next big adventure or just enjoy learning something new about the world, the Escape Your Everyday Adventure Travel series is a monthly mind vacation to exciting destinations.

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