The Glendale Dental Academy of dentists welcomed Dr Werts’ friend and professional climbing guide, Jake Norton, as its February speaker. Each year we have one non-dental topic and include spouses and guests.
The topic for the evening was : The Expedition of Discovering George Mallory’s Body on Everest, “The Mystery of Mallory and Irvine”.
Jake Norton is a world-renowned climber, photographer, filmmaker, philanthropist, and inspirational speaker. Based in Evergreen, Colorado, Jake’s worldwide adventures have taken him to the summit of Mount Everest (three times) and on expeditions on all seven continents.
His photography has appeared in publications such as Vanity Fair, National Geographic, Forbes, and Oprah, while his film footage has been used in documentaries and television series.
As a speaker, Jake has inspired tens of thousands of people and companies worldwide to reach new summits and enjoy their climb to the top. He is also a sought-after trainer, conducting highly-interactive full and half day leadership and teamwork workshops for corporations and associations.
Jake is also an active philanthropist. In 2011, he founded Challenge21, a multi-year climbing and fundraising project dedicated to the global water crisis, and its solutions. To date, Jake has launched four Challenge21 expeditions, shared his message with over one million people worldwide, and raised over $250,000 for his non-profit partner, Water For People. His most recent project is Source to Sea which traces the source of the Ganges River high in the Himalayas to its final destination in the Bay of Bengal.
Learn more about Jake Norton at Mountain World Productions.