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Rebecca Stephens MBE – Climber, author, presenter
Her achievements might suggest she has always known exactly what she wanted to do, but this is far from the truth. It wasn't until the age of 27 that she discovered a passion that was to change her life. As a journalist, she accompanied an Anglo-American expedition on Everest's North East Ridge and got bitten by the mountaineering bug. She decided she wanted to climb. Not only that, she wanted to climb the highest mountain in the world. Four years on she fulfilled this ambition and has subsequently continued to break records and barriers. With a passionate belief that every individual can achieve goals far beyond their wildest dreams, Rebecca lectures to audiences around the world. She also contributes articles to a number of national newspapers and has regularly appeared on television, most notably on ‘Tomorrow's World’. Not surprisingly, Rebecca continues to adventure at every opportunity. She has sailed the Southern Seas to the South Magnetic Pole and Antarctica, competed in an eight-day Eco-Challenge with polar explorers Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Dr Mike Stroud, running, biking and canoeing across the Canadian Rockies. Most recently, she has crossed the island of South Georgia in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton. She has written a compelling account of her ascent of Everest, 'On Top of the World', and a Dorling Kindersley book on mountains, entitled 'Everest'. Her latest book, co-authored with management guru Robert Heller and entitled ‘Seven Summits of Success’, was published last year. TalksTo celebrate the publication of ‘Seven Summits of Success’, Rebecca has put together a talk entitled, Seven Summits. In addition, she also offers a range of other talks, all superbly illustrated with high quality images. Rebecca’s talks are tailor made to her audiences. These include: the general public, camera clubs, societies, lecture associations, luncheon clubs, the business community, schools, and literary and arts festivals. She has been giving professional talks for over 10 years. Seven SummitsThe Seven Summits are the highest mountains on each of the world’s seven continents. Rebecca Stephens, the first British woman to climb all seven peaks, describes her compelling and often dangerous journey through seven lands to seven very different mountains. Travel with her to the African Savannah, to the lush rainforest and stone-aged tribes people of Irian Jaya, to the frozen depths of Antarctica, and to the highest point on earth – Mount Everest. A brilliantly told, extremely inspiring, and at times, simply breathtaking account of one woman's personal odyssey. Everest, First British womanAn ordinary woman’s account of an extraordinary adventure. Rebecca’s ascent of Everest is a lesson about what any one of us can achieve. It’s about setting sights, overcoming fear, sheer tenacity and grit. The Ascent of Everest 1953 to 2003Following the recent 50th anniversary celebrations of Hillary and Tenzing’s ascent, the first British woman to climb Everest reflects on the triumphs, the tragedies and the constant lure of the world’s highest mountain from the early 20th century to the present day. Women on EverestA fascinating insight into climbing as a member of the fairer sex. Does this make a difference? Rebecca examines not only her own ascent but that of other female Everest summiteers - Junko Tabei, Bachendri Pal, Alison Hargreaves, Lydia Bradey, as examples – and reveals striking parallels between the cultural shifts in the high mountains and that of the work place! Sir Ernest Shackleton‘The greatest leader that ever came on God’s Earth, bar none’. In November 2001, Rebecca crossed the remote, desolate island of South Georgia in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton, on the last leg of his epic journey of survival following the loss of his boat, Endurance, to the pack-ice off Antarctica. From first hand experience, she retells this legendary story - of Shackleton’s inspirational vigour, creativity and leadership that led him to rescue every one of his 27 men, not only in good health but in good spirits. What others have said ...'Rebecca was simply excellent last night. In your company's words, she was spellbinding.
She is an extremely gifted and articulate speaker. She covered so much of
deep interest that I could sit and listen to her for many a further session. '
David Byson, Monkton Combe Senior School, Bath
'Rebecca was tremendous. She gave an excellent inspiring talk ... The photographs were just stunning and she gave a real
insight into what drives mountaineers and also the sense of wonder, personal achievement and satisfaction that she has
gained from her experiences ... The feedback from the students has been very positive. Personally it was a sheer pleasure to meet her
and have the chance to talk about some of her expeditions. She is, as I thought she might be, an amazing person!'
Chris Conway, Shrewsbury School
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Rebecca is the first British woman to have climbed Everest - an achievement recognised around the world. Rebecca then went on to become the first English-speaking woman in the world to climb the Seven Summits, the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.