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Joe Simpson (born 1960) is an English mountaineer, author and motivational speaker. He is best known for his book Touching the Void and the 2003 film adaptation of his book.
Simpson was born on 9 August 1960 in Kuala Lumpur, Federation of Malaysia, where his father was stationed with the British Army. From the age of 8, Simpson travelled between schools in Britain and various countries where his father was stationed. Simpson began rock climbing after being introduced to the sport by a teacher at Ampleforth College. He was 14 when he read The White Spider by Heinrich Harrer about the first ascent of the North Face of the Eiger by Harrer with Anderl Heckmair, Fritz Kasparek, and Ludwig Vörg in 1938. Despite the inherent dangers of mountaineering described in the book, this reading sparked a passion for the mountains in the young man .
In 1985, Simpson and climbing partner Simon Yates made a first-ascent of the previously unclimbed West Face of Siula Grande (6,344m) in the Cordillera Huayhuash in the Peruvian Andes. On the descent, Simpson broke his right leg and during the subsequent self-rescue in a storm, the two became separated. The climb was nearly fatal for both climbers and upon returning to Britain, Yates received some criticism for cutting the rope due to a misleading article in a national newspaper. Simpson published an article in the climbing press shortly afterwards, and later wrote Touching the Void.
Actors: Barney Sumac (miscellaneous crew), Johnny Castle (actor), Rocco Reed (actor), Scott Styles (actor), Gracie Glam (actress), Melessia Hayden (actress), Kiera King (actress), Jessica Lynn (actress), Rachel Roxx (actress), Stuart Canterbury (producer), Stuart Canterbury (director), Joey Brass (actor), Hal Capone (miscellaneous crew), Scarlet Begonia (editor),
Genres: Adult,Actors: Tara Sands (actress), Andrew Bowen (actor), Andrew Bowen (actor), Andrew Bowen (actor), Catherine Reitman (actress), Catherine Reitman (actress), Catherine Reitman (actress), Alissa Dean (actress), Alissa Dean (actress), Alissa Dean (actress), Daniel R. Suhart (miscellaneous crew), Donald L. West (producer), Danielle Weeks (actress), Danielle Weeks (actress), Danielle Weeks (actress),
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Paul Webster (producer), Marc Wolff (miscellaneous crew), Michael J. Harker (miscellaneous crew), Paul Trijbits (producer), Kevin Macdonald (director), Alex Heffes (composer), Robin Gutch (producer), Ulla Streib (miscellaneous crew), Paul Gardner (miscellaneous crew), Vince Holden (miscellaneous crew), Fiona Morham (miscellaneous crew), John Smithson (producer), Sally Steele (miscellaneous crew), Howard Watkins (miscellaneous crew), Paul Grindey (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: In the mid-80's two young climbers attempted to reach the summit of Siula Grande in Peru; a feat that had previously been attempted but never achieved. With an extra man looking after base camp, Simon and Joe set off to scale the mount in one long push over several days. The peak is reached, however on the descent Joe falls and breaks his leg. Despite what it means, the two continue with Simon letting Joe out on a rope for 300 meters, then descending to join him and so on. However when Joe goes out over an overhang with no way of climbing back up, Simon makes the decision to cut the rope. Joe falls into a crevasse and Simon, assuming him dead, continues back down. Joe however survives the fall and was lucky to hit a ledge in the crevasse. This is the story of how he got back down.
Keywords: abandonment, accident, adventurer, aerial-photography, alps, andes-mountains, backpack, based-on-book, bathing, boneActors: Ann Ault (actress), Lorri MacGregor (writer), Lorri MacGregor (actress), Michael V. Allen (actor), Mark Sendrak (actor), Bryan Tichota (actor), Jim Bullock (actor), Amy Hedberg (actress), Rebecca Miller (actress), Dorothy McDonald (actress), Bill Davis (actor), Paul Miller (actor),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Yehuda Efroni (actor), Avi Lerner (producer), Michael J. Duthie (editor), Harry Alan Towers (producer), George S. Clinton (composer), Steve James (actor), Gideon Amir (writer), Avi Kleinberger (writer), Marjoe Gortner (actor), Gary Conway (writer), Cedric Sundstrom (director), John Barrett (actor), Calvin Jung (actor), Robyn Aronstam (miscellaneous crew), Adrienne Pierce (actress),
Plot: Jackson is back, and now he has a new partner, karate champion Sean, as they must face a deadly terrorist known as "The Cobra", who has infected Sean with a virus. Sean and Jackson have no choice but to fight the Cobra and his bands of ninjas.
Keywords: acrobat, acrobatics, action-hero, ak-47, ambush, american-ninja, bare-chested-male, bare-chested-male-bondage, battle, black-beltActors: Jeff McGrail (actor), Patrick Matrisciana (producer), Lorri MacGregor (writer), Lorri MacGregor (actress), D.S. Minasian (director), Tim Hathaway (editor), D.S. Minasian (editor), Bill Robison (actor), Mark Sendrak (actor), Darlene Dilger (actress), Jim Bullock (actor), Donna Mitchell (actress), Kim Mitchell (actress), Carrie Nahigan (actress), Kathy Peterson (actress),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Maury Chaykin (actor), Joanne T. Harwood (miscellaneous crew), Irene Litinsky (miscellaneous crew), Pierre David (producer), Paul Zaza (composer), André Link (producer), Jean-Claude Lord (director), Michael Rudder (actor), Pam Grier (actress), Don Carmody (producer), John Dunning (producer), Dean Hagopian (actor), Catherine Disher (actress), Ken Roberts (actor), David McIlwraith (actor),
Plot: An employee of a secret company operation becomes the victim of the company's special weapons project. He is transformed into a robotic killing machine that, because of his programming must destroy anything that comes near him.
Keywords: 1980s, alley, attacked-by-a-monkey, black-woman-kills-white-woman, brain, breaking-a-window, broken-neck, chimpanzee, church, cocaineActors: Eddie Cantor (actor), Jack Carson (actor), Harry A. Bailey (actor), David Butler (actor), Henry Armetta (actor), Eddie Cantor (actor), William 'Billy' Benedict (actor), Willie Best (actor), Ted Billings (actor), Monte Blue (actor), Don Barclay (actor), Humphrey Bogart (actor), Benny Bartlett (actor), James Burke (actor), Stanley Clements (actor),
Plot: Two producers are putting together a Calvacade of Stars for a wartime charity show. Along with a list of well-knowns they promote the work of an unknown singer and songwriter.
Keywords: agent, all-star-show, aspiring-singer, autograph, barber, bartender, bellboy, bogus-reporter, boxer, charity-eventLegendary British Mountaineer Simon Yates on `Channel 9's Today program. Simon is about to begin a national tour in Australia and is also leading trips to Nepal, Ecuador and to the place in Peru that threw him, and climbing partner Joe Simpson, into the spotlight. Visit http://www.worldexpeditions.com for more details on Simon's tour and trips.
Mountaineer Joe Simpson, whose award-winning book Touching The Void was turned into an award-winning film, talks about conversations with a twist - the conversations that never take place. Specifically, he recalls the pain of failing to talk with his father about the life-changing experiences he went through in Burma, during the Second World War - and about his father's failure ever to speak to Joe about his books. I hope the film prompts you to think of conversations that you seem not to be having - the things that you have not brought up with somebody close to you - and to ask yourself if it's worth speaking up before it's too late...
In The Beckoning Silence, Joe Simpson--whose amazing battle for survival featured in the multi-award winning "Touching the Void"--travels to the treacherous North Face of the Eiger to tell the story of one of mountaineerings most epic tragedies. As a child, it was this story and that of one of the climbers in particular, that first captured Simpsons imagination and inspired him to take up mountaineering. Toni Kurz was a brilliant young mountaineer, who along with three other climbers tried to climb the mountain in 1936, which was then the last great unconquered peak in the Alps. Their assault on the mountain started well, but then disaster struck. One by one Kurzs colleagues were killed, leaving him alone, hanging on the end of a rope fighting for his life in the most horrific of circumst...
Mountaineer, Author & Subject of Touching the Void Joe Simpson (Touching the Void) has drawn from his experiences as one of the world's most successful and respected mountaineers to become a leading author and motivational speaker. "Touching the Void", the story of his amazing survival, having shattered his leg and been left for dead in a crevasse high in the Andes, has sold over a million copies worldwide. Joe Simpson now brings his knowledge and powerful stories to the corporate sector as an amazing motivational speaker that can be tailored to provide relevance and motivation for virtually every type of business audience. His presentations can be focused on a variety of topics including: - Teamwork, Leadership, Personal development, Risk assessment, Management style, and Training. Ha...
Joe Simpson, Mountaineer, Author and subject of the film "Touching the Void" discusses how the lessons he has learned about risk are applicable in the corporate world. Filmed at the 21st international cash and treasury management conference.
Joe Simpson, master climber explains how with a broken leg, no water or food and stuck in a crevasse with little hope, his atheistic values gave him purpose and drive to save his own life.
In The Beckoning Silence, Joe Simpson, whose amazing battle for survival featured in the multi-award winning "Touching the Void", travels to the treacherous North Face of the Eiger to tell the story of one of mountaineering's most epic tragedies. As a child, it was this story and that of one of the climbers in particular, that first captured Simpson's imagination and inspired him to take up mountaineering. Toni Kurz was a brilliant young mountaineer, who along with three other climbers tried to climb the mountain in 1936, which was then the last great unconquered peak in the Alps. Their assault on the mountain started well, but then disaster struck. One by one Kurz's colleagues were killed, leaving him alone, hanging on the end of a rope fighting for his life in the most horrific of circ...
Part one of Joe Simpson's interview filmed at the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival. Joe talks film rights, Tom Cruise and half a million quid. http://www.posingproductions.com
Joe Simpson takes time out from his busy schedule to talk about his mountaineering career, his injuries from mountaineering and the benefits he gets from CherryActive products.
Mountaineer Joe Simpson being interviewed by Gordan Stainforth. Joe talks about the paradox of climbing, airtime and if he's accident prone or not. http://www.posingproductions.com
Mountaineer Joe Simpson being interviewed by Gordan Stainforth. Joe talks about the the thin line between life and death, fear of heights and dispells the myths of climbing. http://www.posingproductions.com
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Pastor Joe Simpson preaches on the armour of God
As down to earth as you get!
Pastor Joe Simpson preaching at Branches of Christ. To view more videos or to learn more about our church visit Bocminc.com
In 1985, two young climbers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, set out to be the first to reach the summit of the Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. The peak is reached, however on the descent Joe falls and breaks his leg...
In 1985, two young climbers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, set out to be the first to reach the summit of the Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. The peak is reached, however on the descent Joe falls and breaks his leg...
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