YOUNG adventurer Alex Staniforth, 21, will speak about his experiences at a signing at Nantwich Bookshop on Friday, July 22 in the wake of the launch of his new book Icefall.

Last year Alex, from Chester, was caught up in a devastating avalanche on Mount Everest, narrowly cheating death during his second expedition to reach the summit.

Alex recognises adversity is his greatest teacher- being no stranger to such obstacles with epilepsy, anxiety, depression, bullying and a confidence-sapping stammer plaguing his school years.

An affinity for outdoor challenges and making a difference became his way to fight back.

In 2015 he returned to the world’s highest peak and stared death in the face when a huge earthquake struck Nepal and triggered avalanches which claimed the lives of three of his team.

A year on from the tragedy, Alex relives the nightmare through his book, capturing the horror and heartbreak and his hopes for the future.

In 2014 his first expedition to Everest was aborted following a tragic avalanche above base camp.

But realising obstacles were merely opportunities in disguise, Alex then created the EPIC7 project, a series of ultra-endurance challenges, to prepare himself for a second attempt - becoming the first person to complete the National 3 Peaks Cycle challenge solo - 440 miles cycling and climbing the three highest UK peaks in four days.

Alex will share his stories at the Nantwich High Street bookshop from 7pm on July 22, and is to donate a contribution from his book sales to a charity supporting the people of Nepal.

A former Tarporley High school student, Alex is now an inspirational speaker and helps others build resilience and overcome their own challenges.

He has raised £50,000 for charity, climbed Mont Blanc, carried the London 2012 Olympic torch and attempted a world record attempt on a 7,000-metre Himalayan peak.

He is an ambassador for the Westgrove Group and YHA England and Wales.

Call Nantwich Bookshop on 01270 611665 to book tickets for the event.

Tickets are £5, which includes snacks. There will be a cash bar. Booking for the evening is essential.