Nigel Vardy (born 22 April 1969 in Derby)[citation needed] is an English mountaineer, motivational and leadership speaker, and the author of the books Once Bitten and Seven Peaks – Seven Islands. He was rescued from a climb of Mt. McKinley in Alaska in May 1999,[1] suffering severe frostbite with his injuries led to the amputation of his toes, fingers and nose.[2] Months of recovery followed his accident, but he has returned to climbing and explored mountains across the world.[2]
