Kenton Cool on Everest

Mountaineers

Ben Thackwray

Ben Thackwray

An adventurer and Everest mountaineer with experience of high-risk expeditions to the most challenging environments on Earth.  From climbing Everest, rowing across the Atlantic to running 150 miles across the Sahara desert and crossing the Greenland icecap, Ben is one of the UK’s leading and most versatile adventurers.

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Stephen Venables, Everest mountaineer

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

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, mountaineer

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, mountaineer

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, Everest mountaineer

Kenton Cool

Nine 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 MBE, mountaineer

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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