Royal Geographical Society: Mount Everest and beyond: looking back on three decades of Himalayan travel and exploration - Rebecca Stephens

Join Rebecca Stephens, the first British woman to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits, for an illustrated lecture on Himalayan travel and exploration. Drawing on decades of first-hand experience in the region, she will reflect on how independent and organised travel to the Himalaya has changed over time and what those changes have meant for local people and the environment.

The talk also looks at Rebecca Stephens’ wider career and commitment to mountain regions, including her work with the Himalayan Trust UK and the Mount Everest Foundation. She will share insights from her continued travels across Ladakh, Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal, offering a thoughtful perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the Himalaya today.