Many retailers and brands will also be at the Outdoors Show

Many retailers and brands will also be at the Outdoors Show

Next year’s Outdoors Show will feature memorabilia from Everest expeditions as part of an exhibition marking the 60th anniversary of the first ascent of the world’s highest mountain.

The show, which moved to London’s Docklands after nine years at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre, will also see appearances by record-breaking Everest summiteer Kenton Cool.

Organisers of the January show said: “In conjunction with the Mountain Heritage Trust and the Royal Geographical Society, the exhibition will feature photographs, clothing and memorabilia documenting the key dates in the history of Everest, from 1953 through to the modern day, providing visitors with a fascinating insight into the amazing mountain.”

Other attractions will include the Outdoor Photography Photobox, with talks from top photographers including wildlife photographer Andy Rouse, BBC Human Planet photographer Timothy Allen, Planet Earth photographer Sue Flood, Julian Love and others.

TV adventurer Charley Boorman is confirmed to speak at the Outdoors Show, as well as children’s TV presenter, Helen Skelton. All talks will be free of charge to visitors to the show.

Kenton Cool will be on hand to recount his ascent of Everest with an original 1924 Olympic medal

Kenton Cool will be on hand to recount his ascent of Everest with an original 1924 Olympic medal

Organisers of the show, which will take place at ExCel in east London, said: “Thousands of visitors have experienced climbing at the show over the past 12 years and the Climbing Village at the 2013 Outdoors Show will offer a challenge for experienced climbers, and a great opportunity for people wanting to try climbing for the first time.

“There will be walls to suit all abilities and instructors will be on hand to help and offer advice on the best way to conquer the routes.

“Maverick Slacklines will be returning to the Outdoors Show with a mix of competition slacklining, demos and have-a-go sessions. Slacklining is a test of balance and core fitness and what the Maverick guys can do is remarkable and thoroughly entertaining to watch.

“Presented by PGL, the Careers Zone offers all the information needed to turn a passion for the outdoors into a career. The zone will feature a stage packed with speakers from all aspects of the outdoors industry, as well as an information area where visitors can talk with a wide range of professionals on a one to one level.”

The event will also feature a farmers’ market, offering visitors a range of local foods.

The Outdoors Show will run from 17 to 20 January and tickets cost £16 in advance or £20 on the door. A beer of wine tasting session is also available for an extra £10.

The Outdoors Show will again be held at ExCel in London's Docklands

The Outdoors Show will again be held at ExCel in London's Docklands

As with last year’s event, the Outdoors Show will coincide with the London Bike Show, the Active Travel Show and the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show, with tickets giving access to all four shows.

More details are on the Outdoors Show website.

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