Andy Kirkpatrick

One of the UK’s most accomplished mountaineers and big-wall climbers, Andy Kirkpatrick is known for sharing colourful, spirited, and off-the-wall tales.

Leo Houlding

Often referred to as Britain’s climbing prodigy, Leo Houlding is a spectacularly talented free climber who has scaled many of the world’s most formidable rock walls and towers.

Presentation. Wednesday, November 1, 7:30 p.m.

Jeff Long — The Wall

A leading writer of climbing fiction, Jeff Long has had a diverse career. He is the best-selling author of seven novels and will be reading from his new novel The Wall.

Reading. Friday, November 3, Literary Lunch Break, noon to 1 p.m.

Simon Carter — World Climbing: Images from the Edge

After photographing climbing for years in Australia, Simon Carter started a new personal challenge: to travel to some of the world’s greatest climbing areas and capture images of both the locations and the action.

Presentation. Friday, November 3, 3 p.m.

Simone Moro — Eight Thousand Metres of Life

Italian mountaineer Simone Moro is one of the world’s most technically skilled alpinists. His 25-year courtship with the mountains began while climbing in the Dolomites at the age of 13.

Presentation. Friday, November 3, 8:20 p.m.