On Wednesday, 6th November, we’re hosting Everest Summiteer, Garth Miller, for a lavishly illustrated journey to the top of the world. Free tickets available here.
In 1924 George Mallory and Andrew Irvine disappeared ‘whilst going strongly for the top’ of Mount Everest, and so began mountaineering’s greatest mystery. The question of ‘did they/didn’t they?’ has occupied the imagination of generations of mountaineers ever since. Join us for a lavishly illustrated examination of the early Everest expeditions, and a thrilling journey through Everest’s history right up to the present day.
An Everest Evening
Marking the 100th anniversary of mountaineering’s greatest mystery, Everest summiteer Garth Miller will take us on an exhilarating journey from Everest’s earliest expeditions right up to the present day.
• The fascinating story of the 1924 Mallory and Irvine mystery
• Hillary and Tenzing’s successful first ascent of Everest
• Garth’s own recent ‘lightning’ ascent
• What does it take to climb Everest?
• What challenges face the climbers, sherpas and the mountain today?
Garth Miller is a professional pilot and high-altitude mountaineer
As a former Gurkha officer, Garth’s military service saw him train in Africa, the Artic Circle, the deserts of Oman, the jungles of Borneo and elsewhere. A veteran of expeditions to 4 x 8000m peaks including K2, he has also completed 10 x Ironman triathlons, the infamous Marathon des Sables and other challenges. Garth recently completed a lightning ascent of Mount Everest and Lhotse – setting out from London and returning home safely and successfully just 21 days later.
He knows a thing or two about what it takes to summit Mount Everest.
To book your free ticket, head to the Eventbrite page here.