Top mountaineer Alan Hinkes, the first Briton to climb all
14 of the world's 8000-metre peaks, has been lined up to present the
2008 OUTDOORSmagic Awards at this year's OS Outdoors
Show in Birmingham later this week.

Alan's experience of high altitude cake-making should stand
him in good stead at the OM Awards.
OUTDOORSmagic editor Jon Doran commented:
'We reckon Alan is a spot-on choice to present this year's
über-prestigious OM Awards. Not only is he one of Britain's best
known mountaineers with a superb record of high altitude ascents,
he's also passionate about mountains and mountaineering both at home
and abroad.
'Last time I saw Alan he was fresh from opening a fish and chip
shop in his native Northallerton, so we're confident he has the
temperament to cope with the big occasion.'
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OUTDOORSmagic At The Show!
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