Once I asked Simon Race, a friend of mine, who is an Englishman, “Why are the British so interested in explorations?” He answered, “It is just that we are all crazy!!!” Haha, what a great answer. Simon is a motorcycle adventurer and he loves solo riding long, long distances across the world on his motorbike. Check his Moto-Mondo travel blog.

"I firmly believe that all excellence can be modeled and applied effectively. The limits of individual potential can be stretched drastically when introduced to effective strategies and frameworks, which are most importantly matched by a persons desire to constantly enhance themselves in all capacities." Chris Foot

I firmly believe that all excellence can be modeled and applied effectively. The limits of individual potential can be stretched drastically when introduced to effective strategies and frameworks, which are most importantly matched by a persons desire to constantly enhance themselves in all capacities. ~ Chris Foot

That was him, who shared news about upcoming Chris Foot’s epic walk to the South Pole.

As reported, in November 2010 Chris Foot will attempt to become the first polar expeditionist to travel 1392 miles solo unsupported and unassisted from Hercules Inlet to the South Pole and make an historic return journey.

This epic route is the only remaining conquest in Antarctica not to be claimed by an expeditionist. Chris will be in partnership with combat stress throughout this expedition in order to raise money for an essential charity that helps former military personnel confront and overcome mental health problems.”

“In recent years expeditions and races such as Extreme World Races South Pole race which featured James Cracknell and Ben Fogel have successfully reached the South Pole with full support and assistance. This has raised the profile of operating in this unforgiving environment and the human endurance required to complete such endeavors.”

Only the select few dare to travel solo and completely unsupported in their individual pursuits of extreme excellence and self accomplishment. Thriving on the inherent risks and dangers coupled with the protracted period of solitude experienced, captures the essence of ultimate human performance. This is the main driving force behind Chris’s expedition as he aims to push further than ever before in a physical, psychological and emotional capacity.”

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Borge Ousland and his team are celebrating the finish of the Northern Passage 2010 expedition

Borge Ousland and his team are celebrating the finish of the Northern Passage 2010 expedition

Cold United is saying “Congratulations!” to Norwegian explorers, Børge Ousland and Thorleif Thorleifsson! They are, indeed, great! They completed the Northern Passage 2010 expedition and returned home to Norway!

What did they do? What did they achieve?

On Midsummer’s Eve, they sailed from Oslo in a daring attempt to sail through both the Northwest and Northeast passages during one and the same season. In other words, they sailed around the world, but above the Arctic Circle and under the North Pole.

See the map and read more info (more…)

marineinstitutebluelectures

Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: The Barbican Theatre, The Barbican, Plymouth

The Marine Institute Blue Lectures will feature seven awesome speakers from the world of sport, adventure, film and science. Be inspired by listening to their remarkable stories and firsthand accounts of some of the challenges faced by the earth from climate change. Between them, these seven speakers have scaled Everest, stood at both Poles, dived in the world’s oceans and sailed non-stop around the world. Each talk will captivate the audience and motivate you to want to make changes in your lifestyle to help protect the things you really care about. The full line-up of speakers and timetable for The Marine Institute Blue Lectures has now been announced as follows: (more…)


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