Trek Toward the Top of the World: Everest Base Camp with Lee Hoedl at Detroit Lakes Public Library
Schedule
Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Detroit Lakes Public Library | Detroit Lakes, MN
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Join your library for Polarfest presentations with local author, photographer, videographer and adventurer Lee Hoedl!Starting with an all-ages presentation geared for grades 3-8 and followed by a presentation geared for an older audience, Hoedl will regale us with stories from his Trek.
11:00 a.m. - Johnny Avalanche and the Trek to Everest Base Camp (geared for grades 3-8)
We'll explore his children's book "Johnny Avalanche and the Trek to Everest Base Camp," along with his real life journey that inspired it, and check out some of the gear Lee used along the way.
3:00 p.m. - Trek Toward the Top of the World: Everest Base Camp (geared for adults)
Join us for an immersive experience! Hoedl will transport us to the Himalayas with photos and videos he took along the way. Hear personal stories of his journey and learn about the customs and traditions of the people he met. From Kathmandu to Lukla, we're in for a journey as Hoedl takes us along the historic trail every climber of Everest has undertaken leading to the legendary Everest Base Camp.
These programs are offered free thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.
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Detroit Lakes Public Library, 155 Frazee St W, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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