Wired Magazine recently invited Jimmy Chin and North Face Athlete Teammate Renan Ozturk to present at their store in New York City. Jimmy and Renan shared a few stories and their collective knowledge on expedition filming and photography gleaned from a decade of expeditions. The event was packed with a mix of tech geeks, aspirational adventurers, fans, photographers and filmmakers. Thank you to Wired Magazine and The North Face for sponsoring an awesome event.

During a visit to the Outside Magazine offices in Santa Fe last week, Jimmy was informed by editor, Chris Keyes, that he was voted as the favorite Outside Magazine photographer in an online poll. Here are the results….not a bad margin considering the field of photographers on the list.

Jimmy Chin and Conrad Anker will be giving the keynote presentation at Grosvernor Auditorium in the National Geographic Headquarters, Washington DC - October 30th 7:30pm.

They will be recounting their 275 mile journey on foot through the remote Chang Tang Plateau in northwestern Tibet. The event will be hosted by Dr. John Francis, Vice President of Research, Conservation and Exploration at National Geographic. Jimmy will also be presenting to students from Georgetown University about next steps in the field of exploration and photography during the weekend seminar promoting
National Geographic’s Young Explorers Grant program.

Jimmy Chin and Conrad Anker are on the road presenting their story about climbing on the Shark’s Fin, which was featured in the April 2009 issue of Outside Magazine.

“Deep in the Indian Himalaya, 22,000-foot Mount Meru presents the ultimate test to alpinists Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk. Aiming for a summit atop thousands of feet of sheer granite, their eighteen-day ascent is racked by storm and cold. Delving deep into their souls to find the will to continue, and relying on teamwork and trust, they survive the hardest climb of their careers.”

October 19 - Bozeman, MT - The Emerson Cultural Center

October 20 - Jackson, WY - Teton Theater

October 21 - Fort Collins, CO - Lincoln Center

October 22 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater

October 24 - Breckenridge, CO - The Riverwalk Center

October 26 - Austin, TX - Zachery Scott Theater

October 27 - Santa Fe, NM - Armory of the Arts

October 28 - Denver, CO - The Oriental Theater

November 5 - Seattle, WA - REI Theater

The nine city tour is sponsored by The North Face and Outside Magazine. You can see more information and reserve tickets here.

Jimmy Chin’s photograph of Conrad Anker climbing on Meru, Garwhal, India appears in Blue Water Ropes‘ latest advertising campaign.

Outside Magazine’s annual Photo Issue spotlight’s Jimmy Chin’s photo of his equipment bag. From Everest to El Capitan, Jimmy shoots in some of the most demanding terrain on earth. The Essentials’ photo shows the gear he brings with him. Check out the full list of gear and descriptions at Outside Online.

Jimmy Chin’s rock climbing trip to the 7 Gables in the High Sierra mountains of Califormia with writer Daniel Duane, and climbers Ivo Ninov and Chris McNamara appears as the feature article in the September 2009 issue of Men’s Journal. The team repeated a climb originally done in 1988 by the writer’s father Dick Duane and renowned photographer and climber Galen Rowell.

The cover of the May 2009 10th Anniversary National Geographic Adventure Magazine is a photo taken by Jimmy Chin of the north face of Mount Everest. The shot was taken from advanced basecamp during a two month expedition with Stephen Koch where Jimmy and Stephen attempted to climb the north face of Everest in alpine style without fixed lines or camps. They were also attempting to ski and snowboard the 9000 ft face.

Check out the new April 2009 issue of Outside Magazine for the feature article “Why Am I Here Again?”  written by Conrad Anker and featuring Jimmy Chin’s photography. 

In the esoteric game of high-altitude big wall climbing, the Shark’s Fin, a blade of pale steep granite deep in the Garwhal Himalaya, lies right at the boundary of what is possible. The peak’s inaccessible beauty has inspired many of the world’s best alpinists to attempt it over the past 25 years. None have been able to conquer the infamous overhanging East Face. The article covers Conrad Anker, Renan Ozturk and Jimmy’s brutal 19 day attempt. Conrad’s story along with Jimmy’s photographs illustrate why no team has yet completed this route. 

For more photos and videos - check out : The North Face Online and Outside Magazine Online

Revo recently signed Jimmy Chin as their new Ambassador for their revamped sunglass collection. Selected for his diverse passions and accomplishments in film, photography, skiing and climbing, Jimmy will be the new face for their men’s collection.

Revo will be highlighting some of Jimmy’s philanthropic endeavors in their campaign, as well as providing an annual stipend to be spent on the non-profit organizations that Jimmy currently works with - Khumbu Climbing School, Rowell Memorial Fund, International Campaign for Tibet and Machik.

Revo - “Climber. Skier. Photographer. Explorer. Instructor. Whether he’s pushing for the summit on an expedition in the Himalayas, teaching Sherpas vital mountaineering skills at the Khumbu Climbing School or preparing for his next journey at home, Jimmy Chin approaches every angle of his life with the passion and vision Revo embodies.”

Revo has updated their new collection of sunglasses using the most advanced polarized lens technology and 100% recycled frame materials.   Visit Revo’s site to learn more.