As the mountains change around us, the Mount Everest Foundation steps up its investment in a new generation of young alpinists and in research to mitigate the impact of rising temperatures at extreme altitudes.
Join us for this two-part event as James Price and George Ponsonby recount their audacious ascent of 6,673m Aikache Chhock in Pakistan, and Professor Rachel Carr and Sonam Rinzin present their groundbreaking research on glacial lake outburst floods and the growing risks they pose to mountain communities.
Booking information
To book tickets, please visit the MEF Eventbrite.
This event has not been organised by the Society. If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking please contact the event organiser via info@mef.org.uk
Venue information
This event will be held in the Ondaatje Lecture Theatre at Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
Plan your visit to the Society and find more information about our venue, including our address, accessibility and transport links.
Accessibility at our events
We want everyone to feel welcome at our events. Key accessibility features of this event include:
- Step-free access to the event
- Accessible toilets
- Assistance dogs are welcome
- Hearing loop
For full details, please visit our accessibility page. If you have any questions or specific access requirements, feel free to get in touch with us on access@rgs.org
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