ENHG Lecture: A Life of Adventure with Dr Raj Joshi

TIMINGS: Refreshments, Membership sign-up and Bookstall from 7:15pm, talk begins at 7:30pm

LOCATION: Salon 1, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island 

ABOUT THE TALK: Raj has operated in some of the most inhospitable places imaginable - in both a civilian and military capacity – from mountain, desert, polar and jungle environments, right through to warzones.

Raj is one of a select few individuals that has successfully climbed, unguided, the highest mountain on every continent in the world. He now uses his experience to help others achieve; safely guiding and inspiring those under his charge to fulfil their dreams and ambitions. For example, he was asked to lead the Celebrity BBC Comic Relief climb on Mount Kilimanjaro. In this feature BBC1 documentary, he commendably led the likes of Cheryl Fernandez- Versini (formerly Cheryl Cole), Gary Barlow, Chris Moyles and a host of other celebrities to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. In doing so, Raj helped the celebrity team raise £3.3 million pounds from this expedition alone to fight malaria in East Africa.

Raj will speak about his various expeditions and what he has gained from them. There will be a special focus on summiting Mount Everest ten years ago. Raj was fortunate enough to stay safe whilst on his way up to base camp when the devastating earthquake hit Nepal. In this talk he will go through this experience, and how he continues to help with the disaster relief operations.

We are extremely grateful to Elegant Resorts for providing this opportunity for Dr Raj Joshi to speak to the ENHG.