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Mountaineers

Stephen Venables - headshot c. Joe McGorty

Stephen Venables

Internationally acclaimed mountaineer, writer and broadcaster and the first Briton to climb Everest without supplementary oxygen. Climbing with a small American-Canadian team on a pioneering new route up the gigantic Kangshung Face, Stephen reached the summit alone after his three team mates were forced to retreat.

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Simon Yates

Simon Yates

One of the most famous and accomplished exploratory mountaineers of his time. Best known for his harrowing expedition to the Andes documented in ‘Touching the Void’, he continues to climb the most remote and rarely explored mountain ranges of the world. Brings a refreshing modesty and dry humor to mountain speaking.

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Ian Parnell

Ian Parnell

One of Britain’s leading alpinists, mountain photographer and film-maker with significant ascents in the Himalayas, Greenland and the Alps. His humorous yet inspirational insights into the world of mountaineering are accompanied by stunning images and raw footage, capturing the reality of modern mountaineering.

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Andy Kirkpatrick

Andy Kirkpatrick

Top British mountaineer, big-wall climber and winter expedition specialist, Andy has soloed the most difficult routes in the world. A leading expert on climbing gear, Andy is also a published writer and film-maker with a tremendous ability to captivate any audience with his unique brand of motivational story-telling.

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Kenton Cool on Everest

Kenton Cool

Six times Everest summiteer and leading high altitude guide, Kenton has a reputation for being able to motivate his clients on the most challenging of climbs. His bold approach and determination to see his clients achieve their dreams has made him the most successful and sought after mountain guide of recent times. 

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Dave Bunting on Everest

Dave Bunting MBE

Everest expedition leader and ex British Forces mountaineering specialist who spent many years as the Chief Training Instructor of the Joint Service’s mountain training centres around the world. In 2006 he led a team of climbers from the British Army on a groundbreaking expedition to become the first British team to climb the formidable West Ridge of Mount Everest.

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Jamie Andrew

Jamie Andrew

An incredible mountaineer who lost his hands and feet in a horrific accident in the French Alps. Miraculously, despite his handicap, Jamie has carried on with his mountaineering career and has made some amazing ascents all over the world, raising many thousands of pounds for charity along the way.

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