Ranulph Fiennes

Sir Ranulph Fiennes, consistently acclaimed as the world’s greatest living explorer, has transcended his extensive military background and record-breaking expeditions to become a sought-after speaker and respected author. After completing the monumental Transglobe Expedition (1979-1982) and becoming the first to circumnavigate the world on its polar axis solely by surface transport, Sir Ranulph Fiennes solidified his reputation as one of history’s greatest explorers. Prior to this, Fiennes served a distinguished eight-year military career, commissioned into the Royal Scots Greys in 1963 and later with the Special Air Service in the mid-1960s. Attached to the Sultan of Oman’s Armed Forces from 1967-1970, he commanded a reconnaissance platoon in the Dhofar War, earning decoration for bravery and receiving the Sultan’s Bravery Medal in 1970.

In 2007, he successfully climbed the Eiger by its North Face. In 2009, at 65, Fiennes summited Mount Everest, becoming the oldest Briton to achieve this feat and the first person to have climbed Everest and crossed both polar ice-caps, a unique ‘three poles’ achievement. A prolific author, Fiennes has penned 24 books across fiction and non-fiction, exploring his expeditions and other subjects, and has raised over £16 million for various charities. His career is marked by an unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of human endurance, evidenced by his participation in The Coldest Journey expedition in 2013 and his continued public presence following a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in 2019.

Consistently acclaimed as the world’s greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes remains a sought-after speaker, celebrated for his record of pioneering achievements and profound insights into resilience.