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Ben Saunders is a polar explorer and a record-breaking long-distance skier, with four North Pole expeditions under his belt. He is one of three people in history to ski solo to the North Pole, the youngest to do so by more than ten years, and holds the record for the longest solo Arctic journey by a Briton. Since 2001, Ben has skied more than 2,500km (1,500 miles) in the high Arctic, and most recently completed the longest unsupported polar journey in history when he re-traced the steps of Captain Scott's ill fated Terra Nova expedition.
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Ben Saunders, born on August 5, 1977, in Plymouth, Devon, is an English polar explorer, endurance athlete, and motivational speaker. Since 2001, he has covered over 4,500 miles on foot in the polar regions. He holds the record for the longest human-powered polar journey in history, a 1,800-mile (2,888 km) journey over 108 days to the South Pole while dragging 440 pounds of supplies. This expedition, conducted between October 2013 and February 2014 with Tarka L’Herpiniere, was the first return journey to the South Pole on foot via Shackleton and Scott’s route. He is also recognized as the youngest person to ski solo to the North Pole, an achievement he accomplished in 2004, spending 72 days alone on the Arctic Ocean. This solo Arctic journey also secured him the record for the longest solo Arctic journey by a Briton.
Saunders’ career also includes a 2001 attempt to reach the North Pole from Arctic Cape in Siberia, reaching close to 87° North after 59 days. In April 2003, he completed a 240 km solo round-trip to the North Pole from the Barneo ice station. Beyond his exploration, Saunders has applied his experiences to public speaking, with three main-stage TED appearances viewed over five million times. He previously worked as an instructor at the John Ridgway School of Adventure and continues to compete as a cyclist and marathon runner. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, an Ambassador for the Prince’s Trust, and a Patron of British Exploring. In July 2016, he received an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Northampton.
In addition to his expeditions and speaking engagements, Saunders is an advocate for environmental causes. His business, Kintanna Ventures, named after an Antarctic peak, focuses on identifying, investing in, and accelerating innovative climate technology start-ups. This initiative reflects his deep understanding of the natural world gained through his polar expeditions and his commitment to its preservation. He has also contributed to publications such as ‘Worldchanging: A User’s Guide for the 21st Century’ and ‘The Middle of Nowhere’ by Lonely Planet, further extending the reach of his insights and experiences.
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