Simon Yates of Touching the Void - My Mountain Life

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On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mountaineer Simon Yates found himself in a desperately unenviable position. He was slowly being pulled off the mountain face by his injured partner, Joe Simpson, dangling on the rope 50 metres below. His decision to cut the rope saved both their lives in the epic of survival that followed and with the publication of the book ‘Touching The Void’, later film and stage play, both climbers became household names.

It was an experience that could have put many off the sport of mountaineering - but not Simon. Over 35 years later, he is still a very active exploratory climber and guide, making several expeditions to the mountains each year. From the Arctic to the Antarctic, Alaska to Central Asia there is hardly a significant range that he has not visited.

Come along and witness Simon’s tireless journey from that mountain in Peru to some of the remotest on the planet and share with him the drama, excitement and beauty of modern, lightweight alpinism. Told with wit, dry humour and lavishly illustrated with images and film collected on his great climbs.

“Simon is a totally engaging speaker, who both entertains and inspires.”

Please note:
-This event is produced by Simon Yates of Touching the Void and booked on his behalf by Makiom LTD.
-There is very limited venue parking, but other nearby parking avalible. Patrons are advised to consider travel arrangements and leave plenty of time find parking if driving.
-There is no bar at this venue. Patrons may bring their own soft drinks onto the site but are requested to take any litter home or placed into the bins inside the venue.
-This venue have a ramp and accesible toilet however, we are awaiting confirmation of if disabled parking is avalible. For more info please email info@makiom.co.uk and we will be happy to assist.
-Patron booking details will be shared with the artist, venue and it's staff/volunteers for event admission.