Tori James Explained

Tori James (born 10 December 1981) was the first Welsh woman to climb Mount Everest,^[1] at the age of 25, making her the youngest British woman to complete the ascent.^[2]

Career

James is a published author, a motivational speaker and consultant^[3] delivering leadership training and team and youth development projects. She lives in Cardiff.

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).^{[4] [5]}

James carries out motivational training for corporate and charitable organisations in sectors including aviation, entrepreneurship and sport. 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

• Book: 9781908917553 . Accent Press . 2013 . Peak Performance. ^[7]

Further reading

• Web site: Tori James returns to Pembrokeshire . . 23 June 2016 . December 11, 2016.
• Web site: Blake . Aled . Tori James part of a team going straight for iconic route across Britain . Wales Online . March 2, 2014 . December 11, 2016.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Everest: How Tori James defied death to stand where no Welsh woman had stood before . Morgan . Sion . 31 January 2013 . . 8 December 2016 .
2. Web site: Meet the London Business School Everest team. London Business School student views. 28 May 2008. 11 December 2016.
3. Web site: Podcast Interview Series: Tori James . British Exploring Society . November 30, 2015 . December 11, 2016.
4. Web site: Colin Jackson's Raise Your Game - Tori James . BBC Wales .
5. Web site: Tori James » About. www.torijames.com. 2016-12-08.
6. Web site: Pembrokeshire adventurer Tori James in running for top award . Davies, Ruth . 6 February 2016 . . December 11, 2016.
7. Web site: Owens . David . Welsh adventurer Tori James on conquering Everest and North Pole . Wales Online . November 9, 2012 . December 11, 2016.