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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...

have fellowship, will travel

Mar 16, 2009 | expeditions | permalink
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Applications for Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships have just opened, and continue until October.

Amongst the categories is one for 'Adventure, Exploration and Leaders of Expeditions'. People like Felicity Aston and Glenn Shaw have successfully applied for fellowships in previous years. If you have a great idea, and if it meets the criteria, why not apply?.

Interviews for short-listed candidates will take place in January 2010. Expeditions need to take place between April 2010 and February 2011.