Thursday, 09 August 2018 10:02

An evening with Alan Hinkes OBE – the first and only Briton to climb all 14 of the world’s highest mountains.

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This autumn, Ellis Brigham and Fjӓllrӓven will join forces to host a series of evening talks from renowned mountaineer and Fjӓllrӓven brand ambassador, Alan Hinkes OBE. With events set to take place in cities all around the UK including London, Manchester and Glasgow, the talk series gives outdoor and climbing enthusiasts the opportunity to come along and meet a true climbing legend in person.

An outdoor icon, Alan is the first and only Briton to climb all 14 of the world’s 8000m mountains – a feat achieved by fewer people than have stood on the moon! Boasting an extraordinary mountaineering track record, Alan’s frank and humorous accounts make any of his talks a must-see for keen outdoor-enthusiasts. The talks in this series will cover many of his best-known expeditions including his numerous trips climbing in the Himalaya (as portrayed in his recent book ‘8000 Metres: Climbing the World’s Highest Mountains’).

Alan Hinkes with Book

As well as personal accounts about his career climbing in the Himalaya, what drove him to climb all 14 ‘8000ers’ and the challenges he faced, Alan will also touch upon his other passions. These include the UK’s hills and mountains, real ale and photography as well as his recent trip to Chamonix as MyOutdoors Ambassadors, tasting adventures accessible to anyone. As well as being one of the UK’s leading mountaineers, Alan is a renowned cameraman, photographer, author, Mountain Guide and environmentalist. A fountain of outdoor knowledge, the talks will be a don’t-miss event for any lover of travel, walking and mountaineering.

alan chamonix 2

Closely linked with a number of charitable organisations, Alan is involved with and supports Water Aid, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Diabetes UK, British Red Cross, YHA and Mountain Rescue.

Tickets will cost £10 each and are available to buy online at EventBrite

Glasgow – 10th October - The Boyd Theatre at Glasgow University

Manchester – 12th October - Sackville St Building at Manchester University

London – 17th October - B5 Auditorium at UCL

Bristol – 21st October – The Redgrave Theatre

Milton Keynes – 22nd October – The Chrysalis Theatre

Cambridge – 23rd October – Anglia Ruskin University

For more information about Ellis Brigham visit www.ellis-brigham.com. For more information about Fjӓllrӓven visit www.fjallraven.co.uk