Today: Join our Live Video Chat with the Adventurers of the Year – #AdvofYearChat
ByMary Anne Potts
January 19, 2015
3 min readOur 2015 Adventurers of the Year have challenged boundaries, redefined what’s possible, launched environmental movements, and built community. Each has lived with commitment to chasing big dreams. Sure, they are talented. And many have some sponsor support. But that’s not what made their dreams a reality. They had to earn them with grit, creativity, passion, kindness, and love. What would you ask them, if you had the chance? What was their greatest challenge? Did they ever want to give up? How do they deal with risk? Get your questions ready, here’s your opportunity.
Our Google Hangout will include these 2015 Adventurers of the Year. Vote for the People’s Choice every day until January 31, 2015.
Rock climber Tommy Caldwell, fresh off completing the first free ascent of the Dawn Wall on El Cap in Yosemite
Blind adventurer Erik Weinhenmayer participating from a ski resort in Colorado
Activist and mountaineer Wasfia Nazreen participating from Nepal
Paraglider, ice climber, and consummate adventurer Will Gadd participating from New York City
Extreme swimmer and environmentalist Lewis Pugh participating from Cape Town, South Africa
Get to know the adventurers in our interviews, photo gallery, and video—and don’t forget to vote every day for the People’s Choice.
How to Participate in the Hangout
You can be a part of the Adventurers of the Year Google+ Hangout. Send in your questions for these adventurers and they may be asked on air. Submit your questions by…
- Uploading a video question to YouTube with hashtag #AdvofYearChat
- Posting a question on Google+ or Twitter with hashtag #AdvofYearChat
- Commenting directly on this blog post
Follow National Geographic on Google+ or return to this blog post to watch the Google+ Hangout Friday, January 30, at 1 p.m. EST.
Join the event here >>
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