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27 April 2023
7.00pm-9.00pm

Elmwood Building, School of Natural and Built Environment, Queen’s University Belfast, Elmwood Avenue, Belfast, BT7 1NN

Free

On their 30th anniversary of summiting Mount Everest, Rebecca Stephens, the first British woman to climb the mountain, and Dawson Stelfox, the first Irishman to reach the summit, recall highlights and memories of their achievement in the spring of 1993.

This illustrated talk, chaired by Paul Clements, will also look back at the 70th anniversary of the ascent of Everest in May 1953 when Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay reached the top.

Booking information

Advance booking is not required. If you have any questions, please email events@rgs.org

This event has been organised by the Northern Ireland committee.

Featured image: Edmund Hillary (in front) and Tenzing Norgay approaching the South East ridge at 27,300 feet. All climbers were carrying loads of over 18 kilos. Alfred Gregory, 28 May 1953. RGS-IBG.

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