Speaker of the Year 2003
Touching the Void - BAFTA, Outstanding British Film of the Year 2004

Joe Simpson has drawn from his experiences as one of the world's most successful and respected mountaineers to become a leading author. "Touching the Void", the story of his amazing survival, having shattered his leg and been left for dead in a crevasse high in the Andes, has sold over a million copies worldwide.

He now brings his knowledge and powerful stories to the corporate sector in an amazingly inspirational presentation that can be tailored to provide relevance and motivation for virtually every type of business audience. His presentations can be focused on a variety of topics including: - Teamwork, Leadership, Personal development, Risk assessment, Management style, and Training.

Having completed his first corporate speech Joe received phenomenal feedback: - "I am writing to heap enormous praise on Joe Simpson for the incredible presentation he gave. Joe added a new dimension to our meeting, not just through the power of his story, but also through his inspirational speaking qualities. We would have absolutely no reluctance in recommending Joe to anyone." National Sales Manager, Hoechst Marion Roussel

Following the sale of the movie rights of Touching the Void to Tom Cruise's and Sally Field's movie companies, the rights to a 90 minute drama documentary were sold to the independent producers Darlow Smithson, working for Channel 4. It has been distributed in the UK cinemas by Pathe and in the USA by IFC. DVD release in the UK will follow in April. Cinema, DVD and Television release dates have yet to be confirmed in other countries.

Joe Simpson - Author
Latest Book, "The Beckoning Silence", published January 2002. 'Touching the Void', the best-seller translated into 14 languages, winner of the Boardman Tasker Prize 1988, NCR Non fiction Award 1989, Deutches Literaturpries 1990, and Premio del libro do Montagna 1993.
Also author of the novel 'The Water People' and non-fiction works 'This Game of Ghosts', 'Storms of Silence' and 'Dark Shadows Falling'. To date all his books have been short-listed for the Boardman Tasker Prize.

Joe Simpson - Mountaineer
Member of the Alpine Climbing Group (ACG) of the Alpine Club.
Extensive Alpine style mountaineering throughout the world including expeditions to Peru, Ecuador, Africa, India, Bolivia, Pakistan, Nepal and the European Alps. Ascents include 1st ascents of West Face Siula Grande (6356m), North Spur Ranrapalca (6162m), West Face Pachermo (6200m). Also Diamond Couloir Mt. Kenya, Ama Dablam SW Ridge, Walker Spur, North Face Matterhorn, Dru Couloir, North Face Droites (winter). - Guided clients for the Sheffield based trekking company High Places in Africa, Peru, Nepal, Bolivia and Ecuador.
Currently receives un-contracted sponsorship in the form of equipment from Berghaus, Buffalo, Olympus, Nordic Track, DMM & Terra Nova.

Joe Simpson - Public Speaker
Joe Simpson has developed a reputation on the speaking circuit, which is second to none. Having spoken to a wide variety of audiences of varying nationalities, Joe has consistently exceeded all expectations. His presentation is supported by an "all action" introduction video and stunning photography. For those who have already booked Joe for his "Touching the Void" presentation he now has a second speech entitled "The Beckoning Silence".