Vertical Ethiopia Show Reviews  

 

IMAX Theater, Seattle. Event in Conjunction with the Pacific Science Center and the World Affairs Council of Seatle. April 17th, 2008.

"Thank you so much for your presentation at Pacific Science Center. You are a great presenter---knowledgeable, enthusiastic, animated and fun. I actually have told people that you could single handedly boost Ethiopia’s tourism by 10% given due to your passion for Ethiopia. I really appreciated how you wove the culture, geography and history of Ethiopia into your climbing adventure story.  Thank you again for sharing your considerable knowledge of an area of the world that is unknown to many people."

Diane Carlson,  Vice-President Visitor Services & Theaters, Pacific Science Center,
 

Epilogue Book Company, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. March 12th, 2008.

"At her March 12th event in Steamboat Springs, Majka Burhardt adeptly presented a stunning visual tour of her 2007 expedition to the sandstone towers of northern Ethiopia. She shared with the audience a unique and inspiring look into this oft poorly understood ancient culture. In hearing the story of the complex history of the Horn of Africa, while looking through the lens of her bold and innovative all-female expedition, the audience was treated to a truly singular story of culture, exploration, and adventure."

Erica Fogue, Owner, Epilogue Book Company.

Boulder Bookstore, Boulder, Colorado. February 25th, 2008.

"Majka's presentation was one of the best that I've seen.  It was a perfect blend of history, culture, and climbing adventures.  Everyone in the audience was fascinated with the landscape and with Majka's stories of daily life in Ethiopia.  A great complement to her book which is filled with additional photographs and stories from her trip."

Mandy King
Event Coordinator, Boulder Bookstore

Bowdoin College, Brunswick Maine. February 12th, 2008.

"We (the Bowdoin Outing Club) were ecstatic about bringing Majka Burhardt. She incorporates an eclectic mix of photography, immersion in foreign culture, geography, human rights, and adventure into a presentation which illuminates just how original this experience was. Not to mention that she's climbing first ascents on sandstone with other women, Majka's talk was truly unique and inspiring!"

Oliver Cunningham
Bowdoin Outing Club Co-President

Chicks With Picks, Ouray Colorado, February 1st, 2008. 

"Vertical Ethiopia is a wonderful mix of raw adventure, culture and compassion. When Majka’s journey to climb the untapped potential turned into a less than desirable affair she was able to glean the beauty of the experience through her spirit of pure exploration. The destination thus becomes the journey and the ability to be present in whatever unfolds is the mark of a true life-learner. Her sensitivity towards the culture and environment is both infectious and inspirational. The beautiful images, her stories and ability to see the humor inspires the viewer to never hold back while reaping the lessons in every moment and in every adventure. Nicely done."

Kim Reynolds
Head Chick
Chicks with Picks

Durango Ice Fest, January 5th, 2008 

"Majka Burhardt's slide show on climbing, culture, hardships and life in Ethiopia is brilliant both in the images and stories. She has presented an adventure not often found today when most areas have been climbed and explored. Ethiopia appears to be a country with adventurous climbing and a rich history everyone should learn about. I recommend seeing Majka's presentation to learn more of the "Lost Continent". "
                   

Brendan Cusick
Durango Ice Festival Coordinator

 

Women's Resource Center Fundraiser, Durango, Colorado 

"Equal parts climber, journalist and advocate, Majka Burhardt explores gender, religious conflict and geopolitics in the context of rock climbing and adventure tourism in the Horn of Africa. The Ethiopia she experienced during her all-female expedition is a relevant and important piece of modern Africa, and her vibrant descriptions speak to everyone, from hard-core climbers to casual travelers.” 

Katie Tiernan
Executive Director
Women's Resource Center
679 E. 2nd Ave., Unit 6
Durango, CO 81301