Tim Emmett is one of the world’s top extreme sports athletes specialising in rock & ice climbing, Deep water soloing and B.A.S.E. Jumping. In the last couple of years, Tim has become known for his ‘Para Alpinism’ – climbing a big mountain and then B.A.S.E jumping off in a wing-suit, flying to the ground reaching speeds of up to 250 MPH!

Tim has an impressive extreme sports portfolio, which includes free-climbing Kedar Dome, a 6840m peak in the Indian Himalaya; the first Para-Alpine descent of Naranjo De Bulnes, a 2500m peak in the Picos de Europa of Northern Spain and achieving 6th place in Ice Climbing World cup. Tim also appeared on BBC’s Top Gear, where he raced Jeremy Clarkson’s Audi to the top of France’s Verdon Gorge.

In ‘Extreme High’ Tim will be talking about his incredible life, giving the audience an insight into the mindset of an extreme sports athlete. A seasoned speaker, Tim’s talks are as energy-charged as his life, using video footage, sound effects and images to provide a dramatic backdrop to his gripping stories. This is the first showing of his tour in the North East!

WHEN:  Thursday 11th March at 7.30 pm

WHERE:   Lecture Theatre One, Herschel Building, Newcastle University (Opposite Haymarket Metro)

TICKETS: £7 on the door. £5 NUS in advance (from outside the Global cafe on the top floor of the Students Union weekdays between 12.30 and 1.30pm, or from committee representatives from the Fellwalking society, Mountaineering club, Wilderness Medics, Cavers, Orienteers, Scouts & Guides and Athletics & X-Country).

Sponsored by Tiso, Newcastle University Alumni Association, Union Society and NCL+