Talks by climber who found Mallory

Conrad Anker to speak about finding body of climber on Everest

The climber who discovered the body of George Mallory on Mt. Everest is giving a series of lectures this month.

Conrad Anker, a world-renowned alpinist, remains one of the world’s most recognized and celebrated climbers, based on his quest to conquer the most rigorous terrains with record speed, his multiple discoveries of uncharted routes around the world, as well as his charity work and fierce commitment to the adventure and majesty of mountain climbing. The talks coincide with the launch of the new Timex Expedition WS4 watch.

During the lectures, Anker will discuss many of his most notable climbs and experiences, including his record-breaking climbs of the Sentinel Range, his Himalayan expeditions, and his pioneer climbs in the Patagonia region.

Perhaps the most infamous of Anker's adventures was his discovery of the body of Mallory, a top 1920s climber who went missing during an Everest attempt. Anker’s unearthing of the body during the 1999 Mallory and Irvine Research expedition effectively solved one of the greatest mysteries in climbing history, leading to coverage in newspapers, books and films.

George Mallory died on his third summit attempt in June 1924. The body was discovered just a few hundred metres from the summit. Whether or not he and climbing partner Andrew Irvine reached the top of Everest remains the subject of speculation.

Anker will deliver three lectures — two on June 24th at Cotswold Outdoor Stores in Preston, followed by a lecture at London’s Covent Garden on June 25th. Free tickets are available online at www.livefortheoutdoors.com, and will be issued on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information on Anker, visit www.conradanker.com