Alastair Humphreys is a British Adventurer, Author and Blogger. He spent over 4 years cycling round the world, a journey of 46,000 miles through 60 countries and 5 continents. More recently Alastair has walked across the Rub’ al Khali, rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, run 6 marathons through the Sahara desert, completed a crossing of Iceland and participated in an expedition in the Arctic, close to the magnetic North Pole.
Andrew’s relaxed style is transferred into his speaking engagements where tales of his desert explorations in some of the world’s most challenging environments demonstrate self-belief, team work and leadership. Based in Australia, Andrew founded Australian Desert Expeditions which conducts scientific and ecological survey expeditions into the remote deserts of the Australian continent by using traditional pack camels
Andy was once an IT administrator working in London's Rat Race who was bitten by the adventure bug after travelling though South East Asia, Australia, Peru and running his first ultra-marathon in 2009. Despite the pain of that first bite he decided that before ‘settling down’ he'd like to contribute something to the world by raising money for War Child UK and to lead an amazing life as, you may not be aware of this, working in IT is not all that exciting…
Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Anthony Tashnik grew up on the rocky shoreline of West Cliff Drive, an iconic surf destination in Northern California that is anchored by the famous Steamer’s Lane surf break. Exposed to the raw energy of the open ocean, West Cliff has been chiseled into a ruggedly beautiful natural arena by waves marching in from the vast Pacific. It is one of the major centers of surfing, worldwide, and is a proving ground for generations of surfers, past and present.
Bill Steele recently retired as a national-level director for the Boy Scouts of America, based at their national HQ in Texas where he was in charge of Alumni Relations and the National Eagle Scout Association. He is now a writer, speaker and near full time explorer. Bill is a Speleologist of international standing having led or participated in expeditions to many of the longest and deepest caves in many states of the USA, Mexico, and China.
Bruce Poon Tip is the founder of G Adventures and is a global leader in sustainability and social entrepreneurship. He has spoken multiple times at the request of the United Nations and World Bank, presented at the headquarters of Apple and Google, and delivered keynote speeches at TED events and leading entrepreneurship conferences around the world.
Charles Foster is an inspiring explorer and acclaimed writer. Much of his life is spent on expeditions, particularly to desert and savannah regions. He has worked on many scientific projects, in Saudi Arabia and in the Kumaon Hills of northern India. Ultimately they are all attempts to answer the questions ‘Who or what are we’ and ‘what on earth are we doing here?
National Geographic-featured adventurer Charles Scott has traveled the world doing endurance challenges with his two children linked to charitable causes. He is the author of Rising Son: A Father and Son’s Bike Adventure Across Japan and has spoken at the World Bank, Harvard, the United Nations, and many other venues.
Ex-Royal Marine and ex-biathlete, Charlie Paton has over 12 years of polar experience and over 20 expeditions in to the frozen extremes of the world. With Charlie’s vast experience he entertains audiences with tales from the depths of his exploration. An inspirational leader who motivates teams to achieve their goals
Dave has spoken to audiences on five continents, presenting stories from his richly documented expeditions in stunning visual shows that combine a sharp sense of humour with a passion for making the most out of life. Dave’s ability to infect his audiences with enthusiasm and determined self-belief continues to win him acclaim with audiences of all ages
Polar adventurer, expedition guide, and educator, Eric Larsen has spent the past 20 years traveling in some of the most remote and extreme environments on the planet. To date, Eric has completed more polar expeditions than any other American in history. Included in that list are the first ever summer expedition to the North Pole as well as a world record expedition to the South Pole, North Pole and top of Mt. Everest all within a 365-day period.
Gerry Roach is a world-class mountaineer, who after climbing Everest in 1983, went on to become the second person to climb the Seven Summits in 1985. He has climbed Gasherbrum II without supplemental oxygen. In 2000 Gerry became the first person to climb the 10 highest North American mountains, then became the first to climb every major peak over 16,000 feet in North America. Climbing throughout the world, he has received numerous accolades along the way.
Adventurer and astronomer, Huw James is a presenter and active campaigner for public participation in science and the outdoors. He has brought his brand of energy and enthusiasm to hundreds of stage and screen appearances and can be seen performing at many of the science and outdoor festivals and events across the globe.
On May 23, 2008 Ian Taylor became the youngest Irishman to stand on the top of the world. In June 2007 Ian and friend set out to climb four mountains on four continents in one year with Mount Everest being the final climb. Before June 2007 he had only climbed one mountain over 5,000m. Ian also took on a charity element, raising €70,000 to build the Mt. Everest primary school in Uganda with Irish charity Fields of Life.
James Borrell is a conservation biologist and expedition leader. He has been involved in expeditions to a variety of challenging environments, from the sweltering Amazon to frozen Arctic and deserts of Oman to the rainforests of Borneo. Most recently he led an international team of scientists and filmmakers on a challenging research expedition to a poorly studied region of Northern Madagascar.
Jamie Bunchuk, is an English explorer, equestrian Long Rider and an editor of Sidetracked Magazine. He is best known for his exploration of the Central Asia region. Bunchuk is an established adventure journalist. He is now an editor of Sidetracked Magazine and presenter for Sidetracked TV.
Jasper Winn is a writer, photographer and broadcaster with a particular interest in rural and tribal cultures,'horse-powered' peoples worldwide and slow adventures. He has cycled - usually on cheap, local bicycles - across the Sahara, through Central India, around the 1,000 mile Icelandic coast road and across West Africa. He has travelled long distance on foot following pilgrimage routes in Europe, North Africa and South America. He once roller-skated the 200 mile length of the Netherlands from south to north, and he completed a self-supported tri-athlon length of Ireland, leaving Malin Head by cycle, kayaking down the Shannon and racing the final third of the distance to Malin Head on foot. Jasper has specialised in human- and animal- powered journeys, which he defines as ‘slow adventures.’
Jeff Blumenfeld, adventure marketing specialist, understands that modern-day exploration ultimately involves making it relevant to mass audiences. Based in Bolder, Colorado, he is president of the adventure marketing agency Blumenfeld and Assoc., and is editor and publisher of Expedition News which he founded in 1994 to cover news about exploration.
Jim Clash has given talks literally at both ends of the Earth – the Amundsen-Scott Station on the South Pole and a nuclear icebreaker at the North Pole. The seasoned Forbes adventure and business journalist speaks on motivation and risk assessment through his own exotic experiences.
Jimmy McSparron has spent most of his adult life in remote corners of the world. He has lived with many indigenous groups, getting tattoos deep in the jungle with sticks, meeting head hunters and cannibals: documenting languages and cultures along the way. He has also featured on Nat Geo Wild and the BBC with both screen time and as a location manager and fixer for a variety of TV programs.
John Amatt climbed to fame for the first ever ascent of Europe’s highest and steepest mountain face – the 5,000 foot “Vertical Mile” Troll Wall in Norway. He was a leader and principal organizer of Canada’s first successful climb to the summit of Mount Everest, an ascent in which four climbers died in two tragic accidents before six of the team were able to reach the top of the world.
John Sullivan joined the Royal Marines at the age of 16, travelling across the world in pursuit of adventure. After leaving the forces he started specializing in extreme survival, working in some of the most inaccessible corners of the globe.
Jut Wynne, PhD(c), is a conservation biologist who has bushwacked through the jungles of Belize, rappelled into the deepest volcanic pit in Hawaii, endured the world’s driest desert in northern Chile, used cutting edge instruments onboard NASA aircraft, and traveled to the most remote inhabited place on earth, Easter Island - just to learn more about caves.
Leon McCarron is a Northern Irish adventurer, filmmaker, writer and motivational speaker. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and specializes in long distance, human-powered expeditions. In Winter 2011-2012 Leon walked 3000 miles across China, filming for a National Geographic TV show along the way. The journey took him six months; walking a marathon a day for six days a week and carrying a 30kg pack. Two days afer returning home, Leon was honoured to carry the Olympic Flame along a section of the Northern Irish coast as part of the London 2012 relay.
Lloyd is a modern-day underwater pioneer with a passion for delivering innovative environmental, educational and scientific adventure projects. Lloyd can adapt his presentation to any audience – whether as a guest speaker at a university or giving a motivational presentation at an annual conference. He uses his knowledge as an experienced adventurer to help others achieve their own personal goals and succeed in their own "harsh" environments back home.
Louis-Philippe Loncke is the first person to walk unsupported across the length of the Simpson Desert in Australia, Death Valley in the USA, Iceland and first to circumnavigate Lake Titicaca by kayak.
The Belgian speaks 4 languages and suits his talks with humour and authenticity to the audience. He worked 15 years in various corporate companies while doing over 15 expeditions including 10 world firsts. He understands his peers and their daily challenges so he knows best how to reach to them. He delivers tailored messages for your business in change management, CSR, team, motivation or stress management
Mark took up running in 2007 and fell in love with the outdoors. Now an elite endurance athlete, his inspirational story of how his endurance challenges have created a vehicle for his business and charity work have led to Mark’s famous ‘Run With Mark’ campaign raising thousands for worthwhile charities. An accomplished motivational speaker, Mark aims to motivate and inspire his audiences to get out of their comfort zone.
Mark Terry is a Fellow International member of The Explorers Club and a member of its Conservation Committee. Graduating from Glendon College at Toronto's York University in 1980, he has been a filmmaker and broadcast journalist for more than 25 years, specializing in science and nature documentaries.
As a young adventurer, speaker and leader Matt is second to none. A polar adventurer, sailor, and inspirational speaker Matt takes an audience on powerful leadership adventures. Using the latest in interactive technology, the audience makes critical decisions during the unique and compelling journey. This leadership adventure inspires audiences to challenge themselves and their teams to think differently and push for success
Matt Traver is a British-American climber and adventurer, originally from Hong Kong. He has organised and lead expeditions to remote and little-explored areas including the Dragon's Horns West Face in Tioman Island, Malaysia where he climbed a 1300ft new route on the imposing jungle spire. Ultimately he is most inspired by seeking out the little-known, under-explored and forgotten corners of the world.
Michael's remarkable career as one of the world’s leading undersea explorers began in 1988. For 20 years Michael has pursued a parallel professional development track in both scientific and commercial diving in his home waters of New England, the Caribbean and Antarctica. Michael's undersea work spans academic and private sectors including numerous university marine programs and work with private engineering firms.
Nick is a marine scientist, qualified underwater pilot, underwater cameraman, a wildlife conservation film-maker and creator of Borneo Sharkarma and an Emerging Explorer. Nick originally from Wales in the UK, now resides in Borneo, where he promotes shark conservation and marine awareness.
Originally from Dublin now living in London, Paul Smith is a best selling marketing author, international speaker and consultant. Good Sportsmanship is the essence of the lesson that he advocates. Paul is author of Great Moments of Sportsmanship and founder of the Great Sportsmanship Programme His inspirational lectures are dedicated to getting sportsmanship back onto the agenda of kids, coaches and commentators.
Canadian, Richard Weber was born in the right country, he loves the cold! Richard has more than 25 years experience with record-breaking Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. Richard has co-authored two books about his adventures. He has been awarded medals for his polar achievements from the Canadian, Russian and Soviet governments. Richard is a member of the Canadian ski hall of fame and Guinness Book of Records.
Ricky is an adventurer and humanitarian aid worker who has led and organised expeditions to 4 continents, completed the Marathon des Sables and pushed his body and mind to the limit on several challenging expeditions. His humanitarian missions have taken him to Kenya, Sudan, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Ricky’s key messages are about creating opportunities for underprivileged youth and following your dreams.
Rod is well known as a technical diver and diving author with 7 books to his name to date. After visiting the scuttled German WWI High Seas Fleet wrecks at Scapa Flow and falling in love with Orkney, he wrote his first book, 'Dive Scapa Flow', published in 1990, now in its 4th edition. 'Dive Scotland's Greatest Wrecks', 'Dive England's Greatest Wrecks' were followed by 'Into the Abyss: Diving to adventure in the Liquid World' and his latest book, Force Z shipwrecks of the South China Sea was launched in March 2013 at the OZTeK Australian Technical Diving Conference in Sydney. The first print run sold out within 4 months.
There are people today who live the same life, day in day out, predictable, risk free, dreamless and then there is Roger. His life experiences through exploration and adventure are replicated in his inspiring lectures and motivational talks. Roger’s topics encompass themes of group dynamics, risk management, organisational culture, climate change, environmental awareness and Indigenous culture.
Ryan Waters is a professional mountaineer, guide and polar adventurer. He is the first American to complete the Adventurers Grand Slam by climbing the highest mountain on each continent - the Seven Summits - plus skiing unsupported full ski expeditions to the North and South Poles. Ryan is the also the First American to ski unsupported to both the North and South Poles and via unconventionally difficult means.
Shane is an adventurer, photographer and radio personality who has travelled to more than 90 countries. Though born in Australia, he calls the world his home. Shane's favourite destinations are often perceived as dangerous such as Afghanistan, Yemen and North Korea. Travelling alone, independently and without security personnel, he immerses himself in a destination to learn about its people and culture.
From Afghanistan to South Sudan, Sophie is an explorer who likes her adventures with just a hint of danger. An orientalist by training, and an entrepreneur and writer by profession, Sophie broke the world altitude record for auto rickshaws in 2008 when she drove over the 15,397' Khunjerab Pass between Pakistan and China.
Story Musgrave, NASA astronaut for over 30 years and flew on six spaceflights. He performed the first shuttle spacewalk on Challenger’s first flight, was a pilot on an astronomy mission, conducted two classified DOD missions, was the lead spacewalker on the Hubble Telescope repair mission and operated an electronic chip manufacturing satellite on Columbia. He was the communicator in mission control for 25 missions.
Sturla Ellingvag is a Norwegian explorer, TED Talk speaker, Explorer's Club member, off piste skier and historian. He primarily works with DNA and history research in order to search for new revelations about who we are and how we are connected through history. His work also includes learning more about famous historical figures like Christopher Columbus, Alexander the Great, great Viking legends and many more. He works closely with some of the top DNA experts in the world.
Travelled 'Around the World in 80 Ways' using as many different methods of transport as possible. First Briton to climb (or attempt!) several mountains in Kyrgyzstan, Bolivia and Siberia. Walked across the Wahiba Sands desert carrying all own food and water. Ran the length of every London Underground Tube line including several ultra marathons. Holds the world record for the longest distance cycled in a rickshaw (1,000 miles).
