Touching the Void (play) Touching the Void (play) Touching the Void is a play written by David Greig, based on the book of the same name by Joe Simpson. It made its world premiere at the Bristol Old Vic in September 2018, before embarking on a short UK and international tour. The play centres on the true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, climb of the 6,344-metre west face of the Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. "Touching the Void" has been adapted for the stage by David Greig, based on the 1988 book of the same name by Joe Simpson.
2003 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team for the Old Mountain Jug. 2003 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team The 2003 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team represented Appalachian State University in the 2003 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Mountaineers competed in NCAA Division I-AA as a member of the Southern Conference. The team celebrated its 74th season of play and were led by Jerry Moore in his 15th season as head coach. Home games were played at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina. The team finished second in the Southern Conference at a 6–2 record (7–4 overall). The team finished the season with a 26–18 victory