<strong>the</strong> <strong>explorers</strong> <strong>journal</strong>winter 2007/2008<strong>the</strong> <strong>explorers</strong> clubPresidentDaniel A. BennettBoard Of DirectorsOfficersPATRONS & SPONSORSHonorary ChairmanSir Edmund P. Hillary,KG, ONZ, KBEHonorary PresidentJames M. FowlerHonor a ry Direc torsRobert D. Ballard, Ph.D.George F. Bass, Ph.DEugenie Clark, Ph.D.Sylvia A. Earle, Ph.D.Col. John H. Glenn Jr., USMC (Ret.)Gilbert M. GrosvenorDonald C. Johanson, Ph.D.Richard E. Leakey, D.Sc.Roland R. PutonJohan Reinhard, Ph.D.George B. Schaller, Ph.D.Don Walsh, Ph.D.CLASS OF 2008Garrett R. BowdenJonathan M. ConradKristin Larson, Esq.Margaret D. Lowman, Ph.D.Robert H. WhitbyCLASS OF 2009Daniel A. BennettKenneth M. Kamler, M.D.Lorie Karnath<strong>The</strong>odore M. SiourisAlicia StevensCLASS OF 2010Anne L. DoubiletWilliam HarteKathryn KiplingerDaniel A. Kobal, Ph.D.R. Scott Winters, Ph.D.Vice President, ChaptersRobert H. WhitbyVice President, MembershipLynda RoyVice President For OperationsGarrett R. BowdenVice President, Research & EducationMargaret D. Lowman, Ph.D.TreasurerMark KassnerAssistant TreasurerKevin O’BrienSecretaryDaniel A. Kobal, Ph.D.Assistant SecretaryAnne DoubiletPatrons Of ExplorationRobert H. RoseMichael W. ThoresenCorporate Partner Of ExplorationRolex Watch U.S.A., Inc.Corporate Benefactors Of ExplorationLenovoRedwood Creek WinesCorporate Supporter Of ExplorationNational Geographic Societymas<strong>the</strong>adEDITORSActing Editor-in-ChiefAngela M.H. SchusterManaging EditorJeff StolzerContributing EditorsJeff BlumenfeldJim ClashClare Flemming, M.S.Michael J. Manyak, M.D., FACSMilbry C. PolkCarl G. SchusterNick SmithCopy ChiefValerie Saint-RossyART DEPARTMENTArt DirectorJesse AlexanderDeus ex MachinaSteve Burnett<strong>the</strong> <strong>explorers</strong> <strong>journal</strong> © (ISSN 0014-5025) is publishedquarterly by THE EXPLORERS CLUB, 46 East 70th Street,New York, NY 10021, telephone: 212-628-8383, fax:212-288-4449, website: www.<strong>explorers</strong>.org, e-mail: editor@<strong>explorers</strong>.org. <strong>The</strong> views and opinions expressed hereindo not necessarily reflect those of THE EXPLORERS CLUB or<strong>the</strong> <strong>explorers</strong> <strong>journal</strong>. Subscriptions should be addressedto: Subscription Services, <strong>the</strong> <strong>explorers</strong> <strong>journal</strong>,46 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021.Subscriptionsone year, $29.95; two years, $54.95; three years, $74.95;single numbers, $8.00; foreign orders, add $8.00 per year.Members of THE EXPLORERS CLUB receive <strong>the</strong> <strong>explorers</strong><strong>journal</strong> as a perquisite of membership.PostmasterSend address changes to <strong>the</strong> <strong>explorers</strong> <strong>journal</strong>, 46 East70th Street, New York, NY 10021.SUBMISSIONSManuscripts, books for review, and advertising inquiriesshould be sent to <strong>the</strong> Editor, <strong>the</strong> <strong>explorers</strong> <strong>journal</strong>, 46East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021. All manuscripts aresubject to review. <strong>the</strong> <strong>explorers</strong> <strong>journal</strong> is not responsiblefor unsolicited materials.All paper used to manufacture this magazine comes fromwell-managed sources. <strong>The</strong> printing of this magazine is FSCcertified and uses vegetable-based inks.THE EXPLORERS CLUB, <strong>the</strong> <strong>explorers</strong> journaL, THE EXPLORERSCLUB TRAVELERS, WORLD CENTER FOR EXPLORATION, and <strong>The</strong><strong>Explorers</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Flag and Seal are registered trademarks ofTHE EXPLORERS CLUB, Inc., in <strong>the</strong> United States and elsewhere.All rights reserved. © <strong>The</strong> <strong>Explorers</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, 2007.50% RECYCLED PAPERMADE FROM 15%POST CONSUMER WASTE
<strong>The</strong> 6th Annual<strong>Explorers</strong> <strong>Club</strong>Film FestivalJune 13-14, 2008Celebrating<strong>the</strong> Spirit ofExplorationCall for Submissions: December 1, 2007Deadline for Submissions: February 15, 2008Best Exploration FilmBest Science Exploration FilmBest Adventure FilmBest Conservation and Wildlife FilmBest Environmental FilmBest Expedition FilmBest Film by an <strong>Explorers</strong> <strong>Club</strong> MemberFestival Director’s Choice—An <strong>Explorers</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Flag Expedition Film.For more information: www.<strong>explorers</strong>.orgSir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, courtesy <strong>the</strong> Royal Geographical Society Everest Archive