Andy Cave’s story charts his journey from 16-year-old coalminer, working 3000 feet underground, to becoming one of the world’s leading Himalayan mountaineers.

Succeeding on the most formidable, inaccessible mountains requires visualisation, innovation, effective planning, leadership, teamwork and the ability to manage risk, sometimes in situations of extreme crisis.

These themes, which are central to the business world, are weaved into an inspirational, uplifting tale, illustrated with stunning photographic images.

Testimonials

"Andy's ability to adapt to and address his audience was striking. He grasped the main themes facing UK education today, and was able to relate these to his own life experiences in a deft and convincing manner. Delegates found his presentation ‘raw and powerful’."
Simon Jones, Cisco Systems UK

"Andy did a great job running our team building exercise. His ability to enthuse and motivate the team was fantastic, and resulted in a truly successful and hugely enjoyable day.”
Tim Parsons, Morse Ltd

“I was engrossed by the way in which you interwove your earlier experiences in school and the coal face with your climbing exploits and, more importantly, how these often-stark experiences shaped your approach to personal organisation, to leadership and to the zen of climbing.
I have attended a number of presentations by motivational speakers, not all of them meeting their aspirations. I was blown away by the images that you dismissed with a casual diffidence that I and a number of the audience found both endearing and admirable. Great job Andy!”
David Dickenson, Fujitsu UK

"A superb event that totally inspired and motivated everybody. Congratulations."
BBVA, Spain

"You totally captivated the audience. Phenomenal, breathtaking stuff and wonderfully entertaining!"                                                                                            Derbyshire Fire Service