The Meltdown Lecture Series
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Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey, two of the U.K.’s hottest alpinists, present The Meltdown Lecture Series. From November 22nd to December 4th, they will travel across the U.K, including the EICA on the 4th of December. The two Patagonia ambassadors will tell the public about their search for new routes in the Ruth Gorge, Alaska, where they went in May.
During two weeks, they had exceptionally stable weather combined with some good ephemeral ice conditions. Perfect to open two great new routes:
The Meltdown: ED3, V, M6 R, 1300m. 12 hours climbing time and 20 hours camp to camp.
For whom the bell tolls: ED2, V, grade 6 ice and mixed, 1150m. 10 hours climbing and 17 hours camp to camp.
Now, Matt and Jon have a strong experience to share: two news routes, alpine style, committed and exposed, six months planning, a lifetimes’ training, leave no footprint… Great pictures, movies and stories about their adventure will give the opportunity to everyone to experience opening a new climbing route… just like if you were there!
Venues:
Kendal Mountain Festival – Nov. 22nd
London – West Reservoir Center (near to Castle climbing centre) – Nov. 25th
Shrewsbury - The Gateway Arts Centre - Nov. 26th
Oxford - Town Hall - Nov. 27th
Bristol - The Climbing Academy - Nov. 28th
Manchester - Manchester Climbing Centre - Dec. 1st
Sheffield - Sheffield Hallam University - Dec. 2nd
Leeds - Leeds University - Dec. 3rd
Edinburgh – EICA, Ratho - Dec. 4th
Patagonia will give away Nano Puff jackets (£130) during the Tour. The winner will be chosen by drawing lots during each venue.
Time:
All of the lectures start at 7:30 pm, except Kendal at 4:00 pm
Tickets:
The price will be £7.50 per venue. Tickets are available in the box office by phone 01539 725133 or at www.breweryarts.co.uk.
Contact: Jessica Rudge
Chase PR
jessica.rudge@chasepr.co.uk
T: +44 (0)207 403 4141
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