Join us for an informal evening, hosted by Mary-Ann Ochota, of short illustrated talks packed with tales of adventure to entertain and inspire.
Doors will open at 6.00pm. The Map Room will be open before and after the event for drinks and a chance to socialise with other guests.
The talks will begin promptly at 7.00pm.
About the talks
Called by the Carpathians
Twenty years after first connecting with these mountains, Jeffrey Hartman returns to launch a rehabilitation program teaching snow sports to Ukrainian war veterans.
Through Britain by thumb
Nico Lethbridge proves the forgotten art of hitchhiking is not dead, and that people-led travel uncovers remarkable things about a country and those who live in it.
Blue-eyed Sevan: struggles above and below the surface
As Tenny Adamian attempts a paddleboard circumnavigation of the largest lake in the Caucasus, its environmental challenge is revealed.
Supporting rural healthcare in Zambia
The Livingstone Revisited 2024 expedition led by Daniel Grace aims to empower rural communities through telemedicine, sustainable energy and medical education.
Paint and pedals: across the American West
Lucy Graham unexpectedly sketches landscapes and encounters along the way. Art deepens her connection to people, places, and herself, revealing resilience and unexpected kindness.
Return to Rolwaling: from earthquake to understanding
Caught in an avalanche in 2015, Caspar Bossom returns to Nepal nine years later to find the location and seek catharsis.
Across Armenia
Katya Guryeva runs the Transcaucasian Trail, supported by her partner Jonas Wilcks as crew captain. Over 22 days, they learn what it really takes to complete a dream adventure as ambitious amateurs.
Booking information
- Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
- You can attend this event in-person or online. In-person tickets are £12, and £10 for RGS-IBG members. Online tickets are £6, and £5 for RGS-IBG members.
- We want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy an inspiring evening at the Society, so for this event we are offering free in-person student tickets with the code MLSTUDENT, and half price in-person tickets for those who (for whatever reason) are unable to afford full price tickets, with the code ML50 at checkout.
- We do not issue tickets (electronic or physical) for this event. Instead your name will be on a list at the door.
If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org
This event has been organised by the London committee.
Venue information
This event will be held in the Ondaatje Theatre at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
Doors will open at 6.00pm. The Map Room will be open before and after the event for drinks and a chance to socialise with other guests. The talks will begin promptly at 7.00pm.
If you are attending online, a joining link will be included in your confirmation email.
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