An unlikely hero – Victor Saunders talks The Eiger, Everest, and why it’s shape, more than size that really matters!

British and world-renowned mountaineer and author Victor Saunders has not only reached six of the seven summits but has also made SIX ascents of Everest – however, he still won’t agree he’s a good climber. Instead, he’s happy to play down his MASSIVE achievements and focus on his ‘failures’ – which you and I would be happy to have even considered.

He spent his adolescence in Lossiemouth, Scotland, where he developed a love of exploring, and while academia was more of a chore, he did manage to earn himself a place at the school of architecture in Bedford Square, London. His job would allow him to earn enough money to pursue his love of climbing and fulfill his dreams of exploring the very edges of the world. 

In this week’s podcast, Victor talks peaks and troughs, and why the shape of the mountain is far more important than the size! His slight frame and rather shy demeanor resulted in occasional bullying at school – and while he may not look like a superhero, I think this is as good a time as any to say not all heroes wear capes.

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