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Slide shows of adventures from around the world

Slide shows of adventures from around the world are given in different locations and are posted in this page as scheduled.

  • For more infrmation about Yonni's slide shows, please contact Yonni via email: adventures@peacefuledge.com


Slide Shows

2007

  • November 7, 2007, Power point presentation for the Pasadena Group Sierra Club at 1750 N. Altadena, Pasadena, CA. “Travels in the Middle East: Landscapes, Colors, and Cultures of Israel and the Sinai Peninsula”.
  • July 7, 2007, Presentation at ‘Peaceful Edge Adventures’, 548 Park St. Santa Paula, CA. “Travels in the Middle East: Landscapes, Colors, and Cultures of Israel and the Sinai Peninsula”.
  • June 5, 2007, Slide show to the Back Country Horsemen Club – Mojave River Chapter- 'The People and Landscapes of Peru: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing and a three month hours packing trip through the Andes Mountains, Peru'.
  • May 9, 2007, to the College of Extended & International Education, California State University Dominguez Hills, “Travels in the Middle East: Landscapes, Colors, and Cultures of Israel and the Sinai Peninsula”.
    Link: http://www.ollionline.tv/course_detail.php?prog_id=135
  • January 24, 2007, to the Sierra Club Forest Committee, ‘Protecting Wildlife and Rare Species on the Angeles National Forest’. At 1750 N. Altadena, Pasadena, CA.


2006

  • December 1, 2006; Los Angeles Geographical Society Annual Banquet. Slide show presentation ‘Exploring Tibet: Roof of the world’.
  • June 20, 2006, at the San Fernando Valley Sierra Club Group, Monthly Meeting, at Reseda Park Recreation Hall, 18411 Victory Boulevard, San Fernando Valley, CA. A presentation about A Backpacking trip in the Himalayas, around the Annapurna Massive and climb to the Annapurna Base Camp / The Sanctuary, Nepal.  
    February 3, 2006, at the Los Angeles Geographical Society - 53 Annual Program - 855 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA. Franklin Hall - room 101.   The presentation is about A Backpacking trip in the Himalayas, around the Annapurna Massive and climb to the Annapurna Base Camp / The Sanctuary, Nepal.   Admission free and open to the public.
  • February 18, 2006; Slide Show at Backward Heroes in Santa Monica / Backpacking in the Himalayas, around the Annapurna Massive, Nepal.

2005

  • September 8, 2005, at the Tujunga Sierra Club Monthly meeting, 7771 Foothill Blvd. Tujunga CA. 91042.   Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission free. A presentation about 'The People and Landscapes of Mexico: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing Scuba Diving and Canoeing Through the Highlands, Mountains and Jungles of Mexico and Guatemala'.    

2004

  • February 22, 2004, at 444 N. Flores St. the 'Don't Worry Zendo'. Time: 7 p.m. Admission free. 'A three week cultural trip to South Korea combined with outdoor activities as hiking, mountain climbing, and scuba diving (Jedju Island)'
  • April 22, 2004, at Los Angeles Adventure Club, 2433 N. Broadway L.A. CA.   A presentation on 'The People and Landscapes of Peru: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing and a three month hours packing trip through the Andes Mountains, Peru'.
  • July 20, 2004, at the San Fernando Valley Sierra Club Group, Monthly Meeting, at Reseda Park Recreation Hall, 18411 Victory Boulevard, San Fernando Valley, CA. A presentation about 'The People and Landscapes of Peru: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing and a three month hours packing trip through the Andes Mountains, Peru'.
  • November 3, 2004, at West Los Angeles Sierra Club Monthly Meeting, at Helms Hall, Westwood United Methodist Church, 10497 Wilshire Blvd. (at Warner Ave.) Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission free. A presentation about 'The People and Landscapes of Mexico: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing Scuba Diving and Canoeing Through the Highlands, Mountains and Jungles of Mexico and Guatemala'.

2003

  • February 12, 2003, at the California Map and Travel Center, 3312 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica. A presentation about a trip through Brazil and the Amazon Rain Forest. Time: 7:00 p.m. Admission free.
  • February 18, 2003, at the San Fernando Valley Sierra Club Group, Monthly Meeting, at Reseda Park Recreation Hall, 18411 Victory Boulevard, San Fernando Valley, CA. A presentation about 'The People and Landscapes of Tibet, backpacking the roof of the world. Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission free.
  • March 10, 2003, Sierra Singles Orange County, Monthly Meeting, Details about the address and presentation will be posted. Time: 7:00 p.m. Admission free.
  • March 13, 2003, at the Orange county Sierra Club Group, Monthly Meeting, Details about the address and presentation will be posted. Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission free.
  • March 24, 2003, at Distant Lands Travel Bookstore & outfitters, at 56 S. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, CA. A presentation on 'The People and Landscapes of Peru: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing and a three month hours packing trip through the Andes Mountains, Peru'. Time: 8:00 p.m. Admission free.
  • March 26, 2003, at Sierra Singles Monthly meeting Club, Los Angeles Zoo.   The Zoo is in Griffith Park on Zoo Drive. A presentation about a trip through Brazil and the Amazon Rain Forest. Time: 7:00 p.m. Admission free.
  • September 15, 2003, at the Sierra Club monthly meeting - Marina Del Rey.   A presentation about 'The People and Landscapes of Mexico: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing Scuba Diving and Canoeing Through the Highlands, Mountains and Jungles of Mexico and Guatemala'. Time: 7:00 p.m. Admission free.
  • October 9, 2003, at the Los Angeles Adventure Club.   A presentation about 'The People and Landscapes of Mexico: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing Scuba Diving and Canoeing Through the Highlands, Mountains and Jungles of Mexico and Guatemala'.      

August 2002

  • On Thursday, August 22 2002, I will be presenting a slide show at the Sierra Singles, Monthly Meeting, at the main entrance to the Los Angeles Zoo. The Zoo is in Griffith Park on Zoo Drive. The presentation will be about 'The People and Landscapes of Mexico: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing Scuba Diving and Canoeing Through the Highlands, Mountains and Jungles of Mexico and Guatemala'. Time: 7:00 p.m. Admission free.

July 2002

  • On Wednesday, July 10 2002, I will be presenting a slide show at the West Los Angeles Sierra Club Monthly Meeting, at Helms Hall, Westwood United Methodist Church, 10497 Wilshire Blvd. (at Warner Ave.) Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission free. The presentation will be on 'The People and Landscapes of Tibet - traveling and backpacking through the high Plateau of Tibet.
  • On Wednesday July 10, 2002: Sierra Club Monthly Meetings at Helms Hall of the Westwood United Methodist Church, 10497 Wilshire Blvd. (at Warner Ave.) Time: 7:30 PM Admission free. 'Crossing the Himalayas and Exploring the Highlands of Tibet'
  • On Thursday, July 15 2002, I will present a slide show at Distant Lands Travel Bookstore & outfitters, at 56 S. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, CA. The presentation will be on 'The People and Landscapes of Mexico: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing Scuba Diving and Canoeing Through the Highlands, Mountains and Jungles of Mexico and Guatemala'. Time: 8:00 p.m. Admission free.
  • On Tuesday, July 16 2002, I will be presenting a slide show at the San Fernando Valley Sierra Club Group, Monthly Meeting, at Reseda Park Recreation Hall, 18411 Victory Boulevard, San Fernando Valley, CA. The presentation will be about 'The People and Landscapes of Mexico: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing Scuba Diving and Canoeing Through the Highlands, Mountains and Jungles of Mexico and Guatemala'. Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission free.
  • Sunday July 21, 2002: 444 N. Flores St. at the 'Don't Worry Zendo'. Time: 7 p.m. Admission free. 'Crossing the Himalayas and Exploring the Highlands of Tibet'
  • Wednesday July 24, 2002: Palos Verdes Sierra Club Chapeter Meeting. 'The People and Landscapes of Mexico: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing Scuba Diving and Canoeing Through the Highlands, Mountains and Jungles of Mexico and Guatemala' 7:00 PM

May 2002

  • On Wednesday, May 1 2002, 'The People and Landscapes of Mexico: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing Scuba Diving and Canoeing Through the Highlands, Mountains and Jungles of Mexico and Guatemala'. Time: 8:00 p.m. Admission free.

April 2002

  • On Sunday, April 14 2002, Five months trip through the Andes Mountains Peru, South America.

March 2002

  • On Wednesday, March 13 2002, at the Long Beach Sierra Club Monthly Meeting, at the Stanford Middle School in Long Beach. Los Arcos Street, Long Beach. Backpacking in the Himalayas, around the Annapurna Massive, Nepal.
  • On Thursday, March 21 2002, The landscape and geography of Israel. This presentation will take place at the University of Southern California, IBEAR class room JKP 112 at 12:30 p.m.

February 2002

  • February 13, 2002: Sierra Club Monthly Meetings at Helms Hall of the Westwood United Methodist Church, 10497 Wilshire Blvd. (at Warner Ave.) Time: 7:30 PM Admission free. 'The People and Landscapes of Mexico: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing and Canoeing Through the Highlands Jungles and Mountains of Mexico'
  • February 17, 2002: 444 N. Flores St. at the 'Don't Worry Zendo'. Time: 7 p.m. Admission free. 'People and Landscapes of Nepal'

August 2001

  • August 19, 2001: 444 N. Flores St. at the 'Don't Worry Zendo'. Time: 7 p.m. Admission free. 'Landscapes of California'

April 2001

  • April 5, 2001: California State University at Dominguez Hills, at the NSM (Natural Science & Mathematics) Bld., room # B-252. Time: 2 presentations: 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Admission free. 'The People and Landscapes of Mexico: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing and Canoeing Through the Highlands Jungles and Mountains of Mexico'
  • April 5, 2001: California State University at Dominguez Hills, at the NSM (Natural Science & Mathematics) Bld., room # B-252. Time: 4:00 p.m. Admission free. 'The Natural Landscapes of California'
  • April 15, 2001: 444 N. Flores St. at the 'Don't Worry Zendo'. Time: 7 p.m. Admission free. 'Exploring the Holy Land, Israel'
  • April 18, 2001: California State University at Long Beach, at Lecture Hall 151 Geography Dept. Time: 12:30 p.m. Admission free. 'Nepal - three weeks hiking around the Annapurna massif and up to the Annapurna base- camp. '

November 2000

  • Nov.2.2000: California State University at Dominguez Hills, at the NSM (Natural Science & Mathematics) Bld., room # B-252. Time: 4 p.m. Admission free. ' The People and Landscapes of Ecuador'
  • Nov.5.2000: 444 N. Flores St. at the 'Don't Worry Zendo'. Time: 7 p.m. Admission free. ' Nepal - three weeks hiking around the Annapurna massif and up to the Annapurna base- camp.
  • Nov.11.2000: 65 Homestead Rd. Saratoga Spring, NY 12866. Time 7:30 p.m. ' Backpacking, hiking, mountain climbing, scuba diving and deep jungle traveling in Mexico and Guatemala'

October 2000

  • Oct.10. 2000: California State University at Dominguez Hills, at the NSM (Natural Science & Mathematics) Bld., room # B-252. Time: 4 p.m. Admission free. 'Hiking the deserts of the Middle East, Israel, Jordan and Sinai'

For more information about slide shows call Yonni @ (310) 450-2012, or E-mail: adventures@peacefuledge.com

Trips of Peaceful Edge Adventures

•  November 24 - December 3, 2005 - Road trip to the Sierra Nevada - Northern California

•  September 30 - October 7 - 8 day trip to the volcanoes of central Oregon and Washington

•  July 14-19, 2005 - 5 day trip to Up-State NY - hiking in the Adirondack Mountains

•  June 18-19, 2005 - Off road exploration / Mojave National Preserve, Mojave Desert, California  

•  April 18-30, 2005 - 13 day trip exploring Israel / the holy land

•  March 19-20, 2005 - Off road exploration and camping Death Valley winter flower bloom

•  December 16 - January 1, 2005 - 17-day trip to East Africa - Kenya and Tanzania, climbing mount Kilimanjaro, Safari trip and scuba diving in Zanzibar

•  November 18-19, 2004 - Winter climbing Mount San Jacinto, California

•  November 11-13, 2004 - Three day hiking and scuba diving trip to Catalina Island, California

•  October 22-23, 2004 - Off road exploration trip to Saline Valley / California

•  September 30 - October 3, 2004 - Backpacking and mountain climbing in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range - Sequoia National Park

•  February 24 - March 30, 2004 - Backpacking through the Negev Desert & scuba diving in the Red Sea, Israel.

•  January 22-26, 2004 - Exploring the coastline of Northern California / Surfing and Tai-Chi trip

•  January 17-19, 2004 - Surfing trip to Baja California - Punta San Jose - Mexico

•  December 2003 - January 2004 - Three week off road exploration and hiking the canyon lands / Southwest USA

•  October 31- November 1, 2003 - Off road exploration / Mojave National Preserve, Mojave Desert, California  

•  October 19, 2003 - Sea Kayaking trip / Los Angeles, California

•  October 11-12, 2003 - Grand Canyon rim to rim to rim (42 ml.) hiking trip

•  October 4, 2003 - Scuba Diving Research trip, Ventura County, California, USA

•  August 15-19, 2003 - Four-day trip to Up State NY - hiking in the Adirondack Mountains

  • June 12- July 1, 2003 - Three week Cultural Trip to South Korea, combing outdoor activities such as: hiking, mountain climbing and scuba diving in Jedju Island, South Korea
  • June 2003 - Surfing road trip to mainland Mexico - states of Guerrero and Michoacan
  • May 27-29, 2003 - Backpacking and mountain climbing in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range - Sequoia National Park - Mineral King.
  • May 10-11, 2003 - Backpacking and mountain climbing Mount San Jacinto, California
  • April 2003 - Backpacking and mountain climbing, Telescope Peak, Death Valley, California
  • January 2003 - Backpacking through the Negev Desert & scuba diving in the Red Sea, Israel.
  • June 2002 - Surf Exploration along the Pacific Coast of Mexico.
  • August-September 2002 - Local Southern California mountain climbing & scuba diving.
  • January 2002: An incredible success! We climbed the high volcanoes peaks of Mexico!
  • November and December 2001: Backpacked through the high mountains of Sinai and went scuba diving in the Red Sea.
  • October 2001: Backpacked through the Sierra Nevada
  • During April and May 2001: Winter backpacking through the high backcountry of Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.
  • During December 2000 & January and February 2001: Yonni led adventure trips through Israel and the Sinai Peninsula. These trips combined hiking, backpacking, climbing, scuba diving, and visiting holy sights and ancient cities.
  • November 15-22, 2000: Backpacked, hiked and climbed the high peaks of the Adirondack mountains in Upstate NY.
  • October 12-17, 2000: Climbed Pico de Orizaba, the highest peak in Mexico (18,404 feet).
  • October 7, 2000: Climbed San Gorgonio mountain, the highest peak in southern Claifornia (11,499 feet).
  • September 25-26, 2000: Climbed Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States (14,494 feet).

For more information about joining any of these trips, or creating a new trip contact Yonni via E-mail: adventures@peacefuledge.com or see Contact page.