I though some of you might be interested in this:

Stephen Venables is a pretty well known mountaineer - He was the first Brit to summit Everest without oxygen and is basically pretty nails!

He is coming to Birmingham to give a presentation about his expeditions and experiences on the 7th February. More information and tickets can be found here: http://www.speakersfromtheedge.com/node/267

Would definitely be worth going if you can spare the time

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