With a tenacious passion for life, William Pike is known to inspire and shock audiences with his collection of remarkable stories including surviving a freak Mount Ruapehu volcanic eruption on September 25, 2007 when he and his friend, James Christie, were overnighting in Dome shelter on the mountain.
An eruption claimed one of his legs but left his drive to succeed and passion for adventure unscathed.
Losing a leg after being trapped in a volcanic eruption on Mt Ruapehu has not changed William’s outlook on life, nor has it stopped him from doing the things that he loves. He climbs mountains, goes bushwalking, enjoys scuba diving, hunting, kayaking and more.
An impassioned teacher, he leads a nationwide youth development programme, teaching Kiwi kids that they too, can do anything they put their minds to.
The sough-after Kiwi explorer is a speaker at the Howick Tramping Club meeting on Monday, November 9, 7.30pm that underneath the Howick Bridge Club, which is situated at 563 Pakuranga Rd (Howick Leisure Centre) and is at the far end of the car park, alongside the Harlequin Theatre
The motivational speaker and role-model will give a talk and slide presentation titled, ‘How to achieve the extraordinary after losing a leg in a volcanic eruption’. Cover charge $2.
A dedicated enthusiast of the Howick Tramping Club, John Spiller who is looking forward to Pike being a speaker adds that the new club night is now at 7.30pm on the second Monday of each month.
If you enjoy day-walks and overnight tramps exploring the outdoors with great people, call Janette at 536 6459.
