- Date/Time: 6:00 pm-10:00 pm, Sunday, October 6th, 2024
- Location: San Pedro Elks Lodge
- Category: Special Event
- Dinner Menu: NOHA Night
This program will not have a livestream. Attend in person!
Join us for our annual black-tie gala of fine dining, camaraderie, and amazing adventure stories told firsthand at the Adventurers’ Club of Los Angeles 2024 Night of High Adventure.
This year’s celebration will be held at the beautiful San Pedro Elks Lodge overlooking the historic port of Los Angeles.
Keynote Speaker- Dr. Sara Safari presents Climb Your Everest
Dr. Sara Safari will captivate the audience with her extraordinary journey of scaling the highest peaks and overcoming immense challenges. As the first Iranian to climb the Seven Summits, Sara has dedicated her life to adventure and resilience. She will share her inspiring stories from some of the world’s most formidable landscapes, recounting how these experiences have shaped her understanding of perseverance, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of dreams.
Sara’s adventures, including summiting Everest and crossing Greenland, have tested her limits both physically and mentally. She will discuss how these challenges have transformed her life and inspired her mission to empower others, especially women, to realize their potential. In addition to her personal achievements, Sara has raised funds for various nonprofits with each climb, supporting causes that are close to her heart. Her stories will highlight the importance of preparation, the role of a strong support network, and the sheer determination needed to succeed against all odds.
Sara will draw parallels between her mountaineering experiences and leadership in professional settings. She will explore how the principles of resilience, continuous growth, and collaboration can drive extraordinary achievements in any field. By the end of her speech, Sara aims to leave the audience motivated and equipped with practical insights to embark on their own “high adventure,” whether in their careers or personal lives.
Dr. Sara Safari is an author, speaker, mountain climber, college professor, Electrical Engineer and advocate for women’s empowerment. She is the founder and president of a nonprofit called Climb Your Everest that focuses on empowering marginalized Young women through educational programs. She has received the award for The Global Citizen from United Nations Association in 2015. She is a board member and director of development in Empower Nepali Girls foundation. She also has received the award for Outstanding Practice with Broad Impact in the area of women and leadership from International Leadership Association in 2017. Sara is the first Iranian in history to climb the Seven Summits, the seven highest peaks in each continent. Her historic Everest climb is featured in the Netflix documentary, “Aftershock”.
Schedule
- 6:00 Doors Open: Silent Auction, Hors d’oeuvres & Cocktails
- 7:00 Opening Remarks
- 7:05 Ringing of the Bell
- 7:10 The Traditional Four Toasts
- 7:15 New Member Inductions
- 7:25 Introduction of the Class of 2023
- 7:40 Dinner Served
- 8:15 Introduction of Keynote Speaker
- 9:15 Silent Auction Concludes
- 9:30 Adventurer of the Year Award
- 9:45 Auction Winners Announced
- 9:55 Closing Remarks
Silent Auction
In addition to honoring fellow Adventurers’, the Night of High Adventure serves as a fundraiser for the club. Members and guests are encouraged to participate in our silent auction featuring Artifacts, Exotic Sundries, and Adventurous Experiences.
This Year’s Auction Items Include:
South African Copper Earrings & necklace
Carved Elephant Choker
Black & White Cheetah Print Scarf
3 Hours of Tribal Drum Lessons
Porsche Driving Experience
Painted Ox Cart
USAF flight suit
Palau Museum Carved Shark
Wood Aztec Calendar
Metal Print of Nudibranch laying eggs
Dinner Cruise 49 ft sloop Traveler
Beekeeping Experience in the Malibu hills
Tour of USS Iowa
Scuba-diving Experience
And more!
