Stephen Venables is one of the most renowned mountain climbers in the world today. In 1988 he was part of an expedition which pioneered a new route up Everest and was the only member of the team to reach the summit. Caught by darkness at 8,600 metres, without oxygen, exposed to the elements and with no shelter, Venables survived a harrowing night on the mountain - an experience he retells in his book 'To the Top - The Story of Everest'.

"Great achievements also shows what you can do when you put your mind to it."Jo Carr. Team Leader - Flight Centre UK Ltd

In detail

His climbs have been filmed by National Geographic and he was one of the three expert climbers featured in the IMAX film Shackleton's Ice Adventure. Stephen also writes books for adults and has won the prestigious Boardman Tasker Award and the Grand Prize at the Banff Festival for Mountain Literature.

What he offers you

Drawing from experience on Everest and on numerous other expeditions over the last fifteen years, Venables' presentations illuminate many of the themes common to any organisation.

How he presents

Stephen Venables' presentation lasts about 35 minutes and is illustrated with stunning colour slides that bring alive the magical world of the Himalayas. The presentation is usually followed by a question and answer session developing into a lively discussion.

Languages

He presents in English.

Want to know more?

To find out exactly what Stephen Venables could bring to your event or to book him for an engagement please contact Celebrity Speakers Ltd.