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As the first rays of dawn crept across the Tibetan plateau Ian Woodall stepped on to the summit of Mount Everest and into history.
One of a select few to have climbed the world's highest mountain by both its south and north sides.
During his first ascent from the south Ian's team were trapped at 8 000 metres in the worst storm in Everest history which claimed the lives of five fellow climbers. After the trauma and tragedy of the storm Ian and his team nevertheless chose to try again, finally reaching the summit as the only ones left on the mountain.
Two years later while attempting the north side of Everest Ian stopped only a few hundred metres below the summit to try and help a dying American climber. The woman's first words were, Don't leave me'. Yet ultimately Ian had to leave her to secure the safety of his own team.
Nine years later Ian returned to 8 600 metres on the north side of Everest to bury the woman he had been forced to leave behind. After wrapping her in the Stars & Stripes he slid her gently down the North Face to join her beloved husband lying somewhere below.
Now, using the power of emotional storytelling, Ian brings the triumphs and tragedies of climbing Mount Everest directly to you, showing how the insights gained on the mountain can reinforce the principles of Personal Inspiration and Practical Leadership: The Tao of Everest.
The Branch will also briefly complete the business of its AGM.
Nominated branch officers and committee members are elected at the AGM. If you are interested in nominating yourself for one of the roles and would like to discuss it further, Michael Moran, Branch Chair, will be able to talk to you about the role and responsibilities.
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The draft minutes from the 2010 AGM will also be presented to the meeting for agreement, and the Annual Accounts for adoption.
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