Adventurer David Hempleman-Adams to attempt Perth ascent again
ByNews reporter
One of Britain’s greatest living adventurers is gearing up for his second attempt to reach Perth, after heavy snow forced him to cancel his much-anticipated talk last month.
David Hempleman-Adams the first person to reach the geographic and magnetic North and South Poles as well as climb the highest peaks in all seven continents is confident he will take to the stage at Perth Concert Hall on January 24.
He is taking part in the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s Inspiring People programme.
To coincide with the 100th anniversary of Captain Scott’s ill-fated expedition to the South Pole, he will talk the audience through his book The Heart of the Great Alone.
It features photographs which were taken in Antarctica by Herbert George Ponting and Frank Hurley.
Presented to King George V, these images now form part of the Royal Photograph Collection.
The event starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £8 for adults, and are free for under-18s, students and RSGS members.
Adventurer David Hempleman-Adams to attempt Perth ascent again