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After co-leading an environmental expedition to Everest when he was 18, Paul made two unsuccessful attempts to climb the world's highest mountain in the 1990s. One of these took place during the infamous 'Into Thin Air' season. After a hiatus of eight years, Paul returned to Everest in a final bid to reach the summit. His first book received an award at the U.S. National Outdoor Book Awards. Paul delivers inspirational presentations to companies, universities, schools and clubs. Read more...



what's your 2009 expedition going to be?

If you've decided what expedition you want to do in 2009, and are looking for some expert advice, why not head to the Royal Geographical Society for Explore, the annual expedition & fieldwork planning weekend?

And if you want to lead or join an expedition next year, but can't decide where to go or what to do, then you'll definitely want to attend. With around 100 expedition leaders and outdoor experts on tap, it's a unique opportunity to get your next adventure or field research project off to a flying start.

Explore begins on the evening of Friday 21st November with an illustrated lecture by Paul Rose and the team behind the new BBC flagship series, Oceans. See you there!