On The Rocks with Monique and Simon

Monique Forestier is a self professed climbing fanatic, and one of Australia’s most acclaimed rock climbers. With over 17 years experience, she has been at the forefront of Australian women’s climbing, with one of her many achievements being the first Australian female to climb routes graded 31, 32 and 33. During these years she has travelled extensively and tackled a diverse range of hard rock climbs around the world. Visiting over 18 countries including Madagascar, China, Vietnam, Borneo, USA and Spain, her experience is wide and diverse. Australian photographer Simon Carter is recognised internationally for his distinctive rock climbing portfolio. He is the author of four coffee-table books on Australian and World climbing, and is the recipient of several prestigious awards. He was named by Men’s Journal Magazine (USA) as one of the World’s Best Adventure Photographers and described by the editor of Rock and Ice Magazine(USA) as “arguably the greatest climbing photographer of all time”. In February 2016, Monique will be touring Australia with her husband Simon Carter, on an exclusive speaking event with World Expeditions! In this night not to be missed, they will reveal some of the most intense, challenging and rewarding climbing experiences. Simon will divulge what it’s like to be a professional outdoors photographer and document some of the most important climbers and climbing areas in the world. Monique will share her climbing secrets that got her to where she is today, including how to mentally and physically train for a climb. As an added bonus, you can hear about how YOU can join Monique and Simon on an exciting rock climbing expedition in 2016! Whether you’re interested in the inside story on what it has taken Monique to achieve some of her greatest climbing dreams, or just want to sit back and hear about all the crazy expeditions to places you may or may not have heard of, this tour is not to be missed for climbing enthusiasts! National Tour - http://bit.ly/1Rb3cVW Brisbane – Tuesday February 2 – http://bit.ly/1IPTS7t Perth – Tuesday February 9 – http://bit.ly/1Z6E2we Melbourne – Wednesday February 10 – http://bit.ly/22JvIlz Canberra – Tuesday February 16 – http://bit.ly/1JuXWtF Newcastle - Wednesday February 17 - http://bit.ly/1nBMVx2 Sydney – Thursday February 18 – http://bit.ly/1mA7pG4 $20 per ticket. A selection of Simon’s books will be available for sale on the night. PLUS: Each event has great lucky door prizes including: Simon Carter signed book “Rock climbing down under", $200 World Expeditions voucher, A range of gear courtesy of Sea To Summit, And MORE!

Added 22 Apr 2026