| Lecturer |
Matt Traver & Steve Beckwith |
 
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| Date & time |
17/02/2010 19:30 |
| Ticket Price |
Advance £6.50; Door £7.00; Concession £6.00 |
| Venue |
Chemistry Theatre, University of Bristol |
| Synopsis |
"The South West Pillar of the Dragon's Horns" is an account of an expedition by Matt Traver and Steve Beckwith to attempt a new route on the unclimbed south-western face of Bukit Nenek Semukut, on Tioman Island, Malaysia. Rising 500 metres out of the jungle and overlooking the South China Sea, these twin towers, known as the Dragon's Horns, possess only one other fully established route. This inspiring objective resulted in Matt and Steve winning the Wilderness Award for 2009. Join Matt and Steve as they take you through their journey to climb this unique and challenging jungle peak. |
| Profile |
Matt Traver is a climber and caver currently based in Cardiff, owning and managing an outdoor equipment manufacturing business. Originally from Hong Kong, the sub-tropical jungle and his interest in climbing nurtured a curiosity in the potential for first ascents and climbing objectives both at home and elsewhere in the tropics of South East Asia. He has climbed extensively back home, establishing new routes both free, aid and sometimes solo. In addition to this he has climbed throughout the UK and Europe, as well having experience on some moderate big walls in Yosemite. Steve Beckwith is a climber also based in Cardiff, studying towards a Masters degree in Geology. He has well rounded experience in Scottish winter/Alpine climbing, notable routes in the French and Swiss Alps including a Traverse of the Matterhorn, the West Ridge of the Peigne and several solos of moderate peaks in the Chamonix Aiguilles. The Peruvian Andes are the next targets.
www.tiomanislandexpedition.com
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