We need more of this sort of thing in America. Both the reaction and responsible offer from this brilliant local company and my gratuitous begging, however subtle, for sponsors for my new (and as of yet up coming) radio show:
Snow Lion Expeditions Invites U.S. National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley on Fall Journey to Nepal and Tibet
(Salt Lake City, Utah – April 15, 2008). Utah-based adventure travel company Snow Lion Expeditions today issued an all-expenses-paid invitation to U.S. National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley on one of its fall departures to Tibet and Nepal.
On a Sunday appearance on ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos, Hadley referred to Nepal at least six times during a discussion of President George W. Bush’s visit to the 2008 Summer Olympics. Hadley said the ongoing situation in Nepal had “nothing to do” with heads of state decisions to attend the Games’ Opening Ceremonies.
He was right! China’s policy towards the region of Tibet, however, is causing several global leaders much consternation.
In a letter sent to the National Security Advisor today, Snow Lion president Ron Barness suggested, “It was probably a slip of tongue, but why don’t you let Snow Lion give you a quick tour of the Himalayas to make sure you don’t confuse the two again? By the way, since Mr. Stephanopoulos didn’t correct you, we’ve invited him as well.”
Since 1992, Snow Lion Expeditions has (www.snowlion.com) offered multiple trips per year to Nepal and Tibet, in addition to dozens of other Asian destinations. Mr. Hadley and his wife, Ann, were offered two of the last remaining spots on the Journey to the Roof of the World expedition, which departs September 30 from Kathmandu, Nepal.
Tibet and Nepal are historic, distinct, neighboring Himalayan kingdoms. Tibet was largely independent from the 17th century to its occupation by China in 1951, which led to the exile of its spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in 1959. Nepal, on the other hand, has maintained its independent status for more than 200 years, despite its tenuous position in Asia between China and India.
“Being keenly tuned in to the Tibet situation is of paramount importance to us every day at Snow Lion,” Barness said. “We hope the National Security Advisor will come away from our trip with us with the same awareness.”
Since 1992, Snow Lion Expeditions has been a pioneer in Asian travel, creating enchanting itineraries to 15 Asian nations. Snow Lion now offers more than 40 different itineraries include World Heritage Sites like the Kathmandu Valley, Mt. Everest and Angkor, plus less-traveled spots like Burma and North Korea.
Snow Lion Corporation • 404 North 300 West • Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Tel: 801-355-6555 • Fax: 801-355-6566 • www.snowlion.comSteve Pastorino
Vice President, Marketing
Snow Lion ExpeditionsFor More Information:
Ron Barness, Founder and CEO
Ph: (801) 355-6555
Email: Media@ snowlion.com
Steve Pastorino, Vice President / Marketing404 N 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
Ph: 801-355-6555
