Tickets for Living the High Life, a series of summer lectures by Britain's leading young climbers, mountain-bike racers and skiers, are going fast. The evening talks, organised by Escape in conjunction with the Ski Club of Great Britain and Snow and Rock, start on 13 June and continue until 11 July at venues around the country. Speakers include Kenton Cool, who climbed Everest a fortnight ago, becoming the first Briton to reach the top four times. Tickets are free except for a £2 donation to the Ski Club's Respect the Mountain campaign. For dates and details call 0845 100 1000.