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Levison Wood transitioned from a British Army officer to a renowned explorer, author, and photographer, sharing his experiences through books and documentaries.
Belstaff collaborated with Levison Wood to launch the 'Levison Fieldmaster jacket', a reinvention of their classic Fieldmaster jacket, combining Wood's practical expertise with their design. This partnership aimed to highlight the jacket's suitability for an explorer's lifestyle.
Levison Wood collaborated with Oliver Sweeney to design the 'Explorer's Espadrille', which is described as the ultimate travel shoe.
Levison Wood joined Shackleton as an investor and advisor, aligning with the brand's focus on exploration and adventure.
Levison Wood partnered with EYOS Expeditions for two major adventures scheduled for 2024, focusing on bespoke expedition travel.
Levison Wood was scheduled to speak at World Travel Market London, sharing stories from his unique adventures.
Harrods explored the 'great outdoors' with Levison Wood, indicating a collaboration or event preparing for outdoor-themed campaigns.
Wines & spirits travel retailer Le Clos hosted Levison Wood to promote their luxury wines and spirits offer, reinforcing the brand's luxury credentials.
Savernake Knives launched 'The Explorer's Edition' in collaboration with Levison Wood, creating a product designed as an ultimate companion for adventurers.
Born on May 5, 1982, in Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, England, Levison James Wood pursued an honors degree in history at the University of Nottingham. His early experiences included hitchhiking through various regions such as southern Africa, Southeast Asia, India, and Nepal at age 18, and later from England to India. In 2006, Wood was commissioned as an officer into the Parachute Regiment, serving in Afghanistan in Helmand, Kandahar, and Zabul provinces. He attained the rank of Captain by 2008. After his military service concluded in 2010, he began a career in writing and photography, focusing on travel and exploration, leading to him becoming a bestselling author. He maintains ties with the military as a reservist Major in the 77th Brigade, rejoining in 2012.
Wood is recognized for undertaking extensive walking expeditions across continents. In 2013, he began a nine-month journey to walk the entire length of the River Nile, from the Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda to its delta, a project that became a Channel 4 television series and a bestselling book, “Walking the Nile.” Following this, in 2015, he walked the length of the Himalayas, documented in another book and television series. His ambitious circumnavigation of the Arabian Peninsula in 2017 covered 5,000 miles, taking him through countries including Syria, Iraq, Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Lebanon, and was featured in the Discovery series “Arabia With Levison Wood.” He has also explored the Caucasus region for the Channel 4 series “From Russia to Iran: Crossing Wild Frontiers.”
His endeavors extend beyond major expeditions, encompassing a foot crossing of Madagascar and mountain climbing in Iraq. In 2020, he presented “Walking with Elephants,” following elephant migration in Botswana, and in 2023, “Levison Wood: Walking with…”, a three-part wildlife documentary series for Channel 4. Wood is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, the Explorers Club in New York, and the Royal Society of Arts. He holds honorary doctorates from Staffordshire University and the University of Nottingham and contributes as a patron and ambassador for various charities, including UNICEF, the Tusk Trust, and the Gurkha Welfare Trust. In March 2024, he was appointed Chancellor of Staffordshire University.
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