RECONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH A SHARED LOVE OF THE ARTS

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A Geezer Reminisces on the High Places

Presented by Upper Peninsula Climbers Coalition at Peter White Public Library, Marquette MI

Sep 27 2018
A Geezer Reminisces on the High Places

A old climber reminisces on 40 years of climbing rocks, ice and snow through a few “tall tales” and visual slides.

For over 40 years, Phil Watts, retired Professor Emeritus of Exercise Physiology at NMU, has climbed on rocks, snow and ice in the Upper Peninsula and beyond. In the early 1980’s he extended his climbing avocation into his professional life and became a world leader in climbing-related physiological research. Phil will present slides and a few “tall” tales from his decades of climbing in the high places. Hear about “The Five-Seven Blues” and “Big Dave in the Pickets”. Find out what the Geezer discovered in the bushes at the top of a difficult rock climb on Devil’s Tower. This ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Free event - Donations are accepted to support the Upper Peninsula Climbers Association (Michigan 501 C3 non-profit).

Phone: 906-226-9868

LOCATION

Peter White Public Library

217 N. Front Street, Marquette, MI 49855