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My Mountain Life - Simon Yates of Touching The Void - YMCA Theatre

Date:
Sat 27 Sept 2025 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM

About My Mountain Life - Simon Yates of Touching The Void - YMCA Theatre

Simon Yates of Touching the Void - My Mountain Life

A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike!

On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mountaineer Simon Yates found himself in a desperately unenviable position. He was slowly being pulled off the mountain face by his injured partner, Joe Simpson, dangling on the rope 50 metres below. His decision to cut the rope saved both their lives. In the epic tale of survival that followed and with the publication of the book ‘Touching The Void’, later film and stage play, both climbers became household names.

It was an experience that could have put many off the sport of mountaineering - but not Simon. Over 35 years later, he is still a very active exploratory climber and guide, making several expeditions to the mountains each year. From the Arctic to the Antarctic, Alaska to Central Asia there is hardly a significant range that he has not visited.

Come along and witness Simon’s tireless journey from that mountain in Peru to some of the remotest on the planet and share with him the drama, excitement and beauty of modern, lightweight alpinism. Told with wit, dry humour and lavishly illustrated with images and film collected on his great climbs.

Performances

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Saturday 27 September 7pm Standard: £16.00 - £18.00 Book Now
Saturday 27 September 7pm Standard: £16.00 - £18.00 Book Now
Saturday 27 September 7pm Standard: £16.00 - £18.00 Book Now
Saturday 27 September 7pm Standard: £16.00 - £18.00 Book Now
Saturday 27 September 7pm Standard: £16.00 - £18.00 Book Now
Saturday 27 September 7pm Standard: £16.00 - £18.00 Book Now
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