One of the world's top mountaineers will describe how he twice conquered the highest peak in the world at a meeting of business leaders.

Ian Woodall, one of only a handful of climbers to scale Everest from both the northern and southern sides, will talk to members of the Sussex Institute of Directors.

He will reveal the triumphs and tragedies he experienced scaling the 23,000ft Himalayan peak and relate them to the world of business.

Mr Woodall will present From Everest to Business at the Copthorne Gatwick Hotel on Wednesday, April 21.

For further information, call Gavin Elliot on 01444 473779.

Friday April 16, 2004