The Alpine Club, the world’s first mountaineering club, was founded in 1857. For over 150 years, members have been at the leading edge of worldwide mountaineering development and exploration.
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As a climber, writer, photographer and doctor, Michael Gill became a close friend of Hillary and was invited on most of his expeditions up to 1977. Having this background, and with access to the vast Hillary archive and private correspondence, he was able to compile a unique account of Hillary's life in his newly released book; Edmund Hillary - A Biography. In this talk he will present his personal perspective on this extraordinary man
The Sir William
Grindleford
Derbyshire
S32 2HS
UK
