Kenton Cool is acknowledged as one of the World’s greatest high altitude guides and his record of success with clients on Everest is, without doubt, the best of any leader. Kenton has personally reached the summit of Everest six times (two of these being back to back in the same week, a global first) and is one of the elite IFMGA guides with a reputation for a willingness to take on the impossible.

Kenton has climbed extensively in the Himalaya, the Alps, Greenland and Alaska and has made numerous first ascents to 6000m. In 2003 Kenton was nominated for the Piolet D’Or for an audacious committing first ascent on Annapurnna III in Nepal, adding to his reputation as being renowned for his bold approach to Himalayan climbing.

In 2006 Kenton became the first Briton to ski down from the summit of an 8,000 metre peak. The ski descent was done solo and unassisted, another first. The peak was the Tibetan mountain Cho Oyu (the 6th highest mountain on the planet). Being above 8,000 metres puts this mountain firmly in the ‘death zone’, an area where there is so little oxygen that life cannot be sustained.

"Kenton is one of the finest, and at times the bossiest Mountain Guides I've ever had the pleasure to sleep with on a 3 foot ledge!”
Sir Ranulph Fiennes

In 2007 Kenton became the first British Guide to lead a client successfully up the infamous North Face of the Eiger, commonly referred to as the ‘Death Wall’. The client was Sir Ranulph Fiennes and, in conjunction with ITN, they conducted a live interview from the face of the Eiger into UK homes. The summit attempt was in aid of the cancer charity Marie Curie, their success raised an incredible £2million.

Last year Kenton teamed up with Ranulph again to lead him on his second attempt to reach the summit of Everest, a challenge to celebrate the 60th anniversary year of Marie Curie and inspire others to raise money through their own personal challenges.

"Kenton gave a presentation to our leading producers...They are an extremely demanding audience having had speakers such as Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Lance Armstrong etc in the past.  Kenton captivated the audience with his excellent presentation and provided great insights into the client/guide relationship."
Chairman, St James Place Wealth Management

Kenton is an experienced motivational speaker who delivers popular keynote speeches about his passion for his sport. He also explores the direct comparisons between summit expeditions and the importance of teambuilding, leadership, motivation and facing personal fears in adverse situations.  His presentations are entertaining, high energy and filled with humour, yet press some serious points. Audience members will empathise with the importance Kenton places on mental strength when attempting to reach one’s goals and how combining team strengths with personal motivation and self-belief can create the winning formula. Each session is complimented with an awe-inspiring collection of photographs and video footage from his expeditions around the World.