SIMON YATES
Simon Yates is an internationally renowned mountaineer, explorer, and author with over four decades of high-altitude and remote-environment experience. Best known for his role in the dramatic 1985 ascent of Siula Grande - famously documented in Touching the Void - Simon has since completed more than 80 expeditions across the globe, including numerous first ascents in the Andes, Himalaya, Karakoram, Patagonia, and Greenland.
Simon is available for expert contributions to media and documentary projects, expedition consultancy, speaking engagements, author appearances, and partnerships with brands operating in the adventure, travel, or outdoor sectors.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
1985 – First ascent of the West Face of Siula Grande (6,356m), Peruvian Andes – famously documented in the book, film, and stage play Touching the Void.
1987 – First ascents of Leyla Peak (6,300m) and Nemeka (6,400m), Pakistani Karakoram.
1991 – Reached the summit as part of the team making the first British ascents of Khan Tengri (6,995m), Kazakhstan.
1992 – New route established on the Central Tower of Paine, Chilean Patagonia.
2001 – First ascent of Monte Ada (2,100m), Chilean Tierra del Fuego.
2004 – First ascent of the southwest face of Hispar Sar (6,400m), Pakistan.
2005 – New route on the West Face of Mount Alverstone (4,439m), Wrangell-St. Elias Range, on the Alaska–Yukon border.
2008 – Eight first ascents in Milne Land, Eastern Greenland.
2009 – First alpine-style ascent of the vast 3 km southwest ridge of Good Neighbor Peak, Wrangell Mountains.
2011 – Thirteen first ascents in the Saven Range, Eastern Greenland.
2011 / 2014 – Climbed the three highest peaks of the Arctic: Gunnbjørn Fjeld (3,693m), Dome (3,683m), and Cone (3,669m), Watkins Mountains, Greenland.
2014–2015 – Numerous first ascents in Northern Liverpool Land, Eastern Greenland.
2016 – First ascents in the Stauning Alps, Greenland
2022 & 2024 – First ascents in the Jacobsen, Ryberg, and Jansens Fjords regions of Eastern Greenland.
GUIDING EXPERIENCE
Beyond his personal expeditions, Simon has guided clients to the summits of iconic peaks worldwide, including:
Ama Dablam (6,856m) and Baruntse (7,124m), Nepal
Denali (6,145m), Alaska
Aconcagua (6,960m), Argentina
Khan Tengri (6,995m), Kazakhstan
Spantik (7,027m), Pakistan
Peak Lenin (7,134m), Kyrgyzstan
Peak Korzhenevskaya (7,120m), Tajikistan
He is also a pioneer of exploratory guiding in both Greenland and Tierra del Fuego, further cementing his reputation as one of the world’s leading high-altitude adventurers.
AUTHOR & SPEAKER
Simon is the author of three critically acclaimed books:
Against the Wall
The Flame of Adventure
The Wild Within
All three have been shortlisted for prestigious mountain literature prizes.
In addition to his climbing and writing, Simon is a compelling public speaker. He regularly tours UK theatres and has delivered talks to outdoor, business, and general audiences around the world.
PARTNER WITH SIMON
As a globally recognised name in mountaineering, Simon Yates offers deep insight, credibility, and compelling storytelling for a broad range of projects, including:
Expert contributions to documentary and factual media
Expedition consultancy and logistical planning
Keynote and inspirational speaking for live and corporate audiences
Brand partnerships across adventure, outdoor, and heritage sectors
Author appearances and participation in mountain literature festivals
Simon combines real-world experience with a calm, articulate, and engaging presence—shaped by decades of leadership in some of the world’s most challenging environments—making him an exceptional collaborator for your project.
Please contact Dion Clements to discuss partnerships, sponsorship and opportunities: