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United Kingdom Jamie Ramsay has transformed from a communications agency professional to an award-winning endurance adventure athlete, motivational speaker, and brand ambassador, notably completing over 54,000km of human-powered adventures.
Jamie Ramsay has worked with Microsoft, among other notable global and UK brands.
Jamie Ramsay has worked with Land Rover Mobile, among other notable global and UK brands. The Land Rover Explore: Outdoor Phone was designed to assist exploration with features like waterproofing, drop testing, extreme temperature resistance, and a long battery life.
Jamie Ramsay has worked with Gore Wear, among other global and UK brands. Gore Wear offers various products such as windproof and breathable gloves, R3 Windstopper vests, Windstopper boxers, neckwarmers, balaclavas, signature hoodies, brand shirts, H5 Shakedry jackets, and R7 Shakedry Trail jackets, R7 Windstopper Light Pants, and Windstopper Gloves, each designed for specific performance benefits in different weather conditions and activities.
Jamie Ramsay has worked with Cotswold Outdoor, among other notable global and UK brands. Cotswold Outdoor sells various adventure gear including The North Face Mens Cornice II 1/4 Zip Fleece, Lifesystems Mosquito and Midge Head Net, Mountain Equipment Ibex Mountain Pant, Icebreaker 175 Merino Top, Mountain Equipment Flash Beanie, Arc’Teryx Trucker Cap, Lifeventure MicroFibre Trek Towel, McNett Tenacious Tape, Bridgedale Liner Socks and Heavyweight Merino Endurance Socks, Lifesystems Chlorine Tablets, Black Diamond Raven Axe, HIGH 5 Electrolytes, Black Diamond Vapor Helmet, EXPED Fold-Drybags, North Face Base Camp Duffle XL, Berghaus Paclite Pants, Scarpa Phantom 6000 or 8000 boots, Berghaus Changtse Shell Jacket, Icebreaker Merino Tights, Sawyer Mini Filter, VANGO MTN 2 Tent, North Face Montana GX Gloves, Leatherman Wave+, MSR Hubba Hubba NX Tent, Rab Silk Liner, Black Diamond SPOT 325 Headtorch, Nalgene 1L bottle, Rab Ascent 900 Sleeping Bag, LEKI Micro Vario Carbon Trekking Poles, Scarpa R-EVO GTX boots, Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket, Osprey Aether 85L and Rook 65L rucksacks, Mountain Equipment Helium 400 Sleeping Bag, Thermarest NeoAir sleeping mat, Vango UL1 Tent, Garmin inReach Satellite Communicator, and Garmin Fenix 5X Plus Sapphire watch.
Jamie Ramsay has worked with Whole Earth, among other notable global and UK brands. He completed a 10,000km solo ride around the UK for Whole Earth + TeamGB in 2021.
Mizuno is among the brands Jamie Ramsay has worked with.
Powertraveller is among the brands Jamie Ramsay has worked with. Products include the Sport 25, a lightweight 6700mAh power bank for 5V devices with an integrated 150 Lumen torch; and the Falcon 21, a foldable solar panel for charging laptops, tablets, and smartphones, capable of charging two devices simultaneously.
Hydralyte is among the brands Jamie Ramsay has worked with.
Restrap is among the brands Jamie Ramsay has worked with.
Runners Need is among the brands Jamie Ramsay has worked with. Products available include Stance Uncommon Run Tab socks, Mountain Equipment Shivling Jacket, and the Ultimate Direction Mountain Vest 5.0.
Sungod is among the brands Jamie Ramsay has worked with. Products include Sungod Revolts and Renegades, durable sunglasses with a lifetime guarantee and customizable options.
Jamie Ramsay completed the Medoc Marathon with The Wine Show in 2016 and co-presented The Wine Show.
Rude Health is among the brands Jamie Ramsay has worked with.
Therm-a-Rest makes the Z-Lite mattresses, lightweight and compact closed-cell mattresses with heat-trapping dimples, and the NeoAir XLite Sleeping Mat, a comfortable, supportive, and highly packable mat with ThermaCapture technology.
RAB offers the Latok Alpine GTX Gaiter, made with waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX technology, and the Ascent 900 Sleeping Bag, optimized for warmth and minimal weight with a Pertex Quantum outer and high-quality European Duck Down.
LEKI manufactures trekking poles such as the Micro Vario TA, made from high-strength HTS 6.5 Aluminium with Speed Lock 2 adjustment and AERGON Thermo Long Grip, and the Micro Vario Carbon, which are lightweight carbon poles with Aergon Thermo Mid Grip and a push button release mechanism for folding.
HYDRAPAK produces the flexible Stow 1L, a trail companion for easy drinking, and the Seeker 3L, a high-capacity, durable, ultra-light hydration storage system.
DJI offers cameras such as the DJI OSMO Pocket, a small 3-axis stabilized handheld camera, and the DJI Osmo Action, which supports 4K60 HDR video recording and features RockSteady Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS).
Mountain Equipment provides protective outerwear, including the Skyline jacket, a protective lightweight duvet with a DRILITE® Loft shell for freezing conditions, and the Helium 400 Sleeping Bag, designed for excellent warmth and minimal weight with slanted box-wall construction.
MSR manufactures outdoor cooking equipment, including the Windburner Stove System, designed for efficient operation in adverse conditions, and the PocketRocket 2 Mini Stove Kit, an ultra-compact cook-and-eat kit for minimalist solo backpackers.
Light My Fire creates the Titanium Spork, an iconic spoon-fork-knife combo made from lightweight, durable, and non-toxic titanium.
Firepot Food provides dehydrated slow-cooked meals, developed for adventurers seeking delicious, nutritious food that is lightweight and easy to prepare by adding water.
Montane offers the Trailblazer 44L backpack, designed for fast and light movement over long-distance mountain trails, featuring a customizable COVALENT harness and multiple pockets.
Genesis produces touring bikes like the Tour de Fer 10, designed to be affordable and durable for high mileage, featuring puncture-resistant tires, a tough wheelset, disc brakes, and racks.
Jamie Ramsay, born in Scotland and residing in London, embarked on a significant life change after 12 years in an international communications agency, where he was a Partner. Feeling unfulfilled with his corporate career, Ramsay made the decision to pursue his passion for running. This led to his most iconic achievement: in August 2014, he began an unsupported, solo run from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. This monumental journey covered 17,000 kilometers (11,000 miles) and took 600 days to complete, culminating on New Year’s Eve 2015. His motivation stemmed from a desire to live life on his own terms and gain a unique perspective through travel on foot. During this expedition, he navigated diverse terrains, including the Atacama Desert and the Andes mountains, often pushing through challenging conditions such as temperatures exceeding 45 °C on Argentina’s Ruta 34.
Following the success of his “Running the Americas” adventure, Ramsay dedicated his life to continuous self-challenge through various human-powered expeditions. His extensive experience now totals over 54,000km of adventuring across 32 countries and 35 different projects, encompassing running, cycling, hiking, ski touring, paddleboarding, and mountaineering. His running accomplishments include the 240km Vietnam Run (2013), the 700km Three Peaks Run (2016), and the 620km Run across Iceland (2019). Cycling feats feature a 3800km solo ride across South America (2017) and a 7034km solo ride from New York to San Francisco (2022). He has also trekked 1939km in various hiking adventures, including 800km of Utah’s Hayduke Trail (2019), and summitted multiple mountains over 5000m, such as Aconcagua (6962m) and Chimborazo (6268m).
Jamie Ramsay is recognized for his endurance and adventurous spirit, earning the Scottish Adventurer of the Year and Physical Endeavour awards at the National Adventure Awards in 2016. Beyond his athletic achievements, he is a public speaker, presenter, and author of “Running the Americas.” He has partnered with global and UK brands like Microsoft, Land Rover Mobile, Gore Wear, Cotswold Outdoor, and Whole Earth, leveraging his experiences to inspire and collaborate with various organizations. His narrative, characterized by perseverance and a commitment to exploring perceived boundaries, offers valuable insights into resilience and human potential.
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