Tori James (born 10 December 1981)[1] was the first Welsh woman to climb Mount Everest,[2] at the age of 25, making her the youngest British woman to complete the ascent.[3]
Career
James is a published author,[4] a motivational speaker and consultant[5] delivering leadership training and team and youth development projects. She lives in Cardiff.[6]
In June 2014 James was part of the Beeline Britain team who became the first to travel in a straight line from Land’s End to John O’Groats in aid of BLESMA (the British Limbless Ex-Servicemen’s Association).[1][7]
James carries out motivational training for corporate and charitable organisations in sectors including aviation, entrepreneurship and sport.[6] She is an ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Wales, Girl Guiding UK and the Visit Wales Year of Adventure 2016.[6]
Works
- Peak Performance. Accent Press. 2013. ISBN 9781908917553.[4]
References
Further reading
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