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Ann Daniels, motivational speaker, polar explorer

Ann Daniels

A Guinness world record-holding polar explorer, accomplished guide and renowned international speaker. Ann Daniels is the first woman in history, along with expedition teammate Caroline Hamilton, to reach the North and South Poles as part of all women teams.

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Jim McNeill, polar explorer, incident leadership expert

Jim McNeill

An accomplished polar explorer and incident leadership expert with over 25 years experience of Arctic expeditions. Jim has worked in the environmental science sector, trained army personnel to use mountains safely and until 2006 was a fire safety officer to the royal household. An inspirational speaker with a wealth of experience which extends beyond his polar expeditions.

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Felicity Aston - polar explorer, antarctic scientist

Felicity Aston

Antarctic scientist and polar explorer who led the 2009 Kaspersky Lab Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition, the largest and most international women’s team ever to ski to the South Pole. She has also raced in the Canadian Arctic, led a team of women across the inland ice of Greenland, skied along a frozen river in Siberia and spent three years living and working in the Antarctic. Felicity is an accessible, engaging and challenging speaker.

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Hannah McKeand, polar explorer, endurance skiier, adventurer

Hannah McKeand

Record-breaking polar explorer who became the fastest person ever to trek to the South Pole, solo and unaided in December 2006. Completing her polar expedition in just 39 days, 9 hours and 33 minutes, Hannah broke the world record (beating both men and women) for the fastest solo, unsupported journey. A natural and engaging speaker with stunning images from the Polar environment.

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Dee Caffari - Inspirational Yachtswoman

Dee Caffari, MBE

Inspirational yachtswoman who in 2006 became the first woman to sail around the world solo, non-stop, in both directions. Her courage, determination and motivation to complete both voyages alone have inspired audiences all over the world. A versatile, energetic speaker who tells her story with great grace, humour and insight.

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Sarah Outen Solo Ocean rower, first woman to row the Indian Ocean

Sarah Outen

Solo ocean-rower and triple world record breaker who became the the first woman and youngest person in the world to row solo across the Indian Ocean; rowing 4000 miles across the Indian Ocean in just 124 days. Sarah is a passionate and energetic speaker with the ability to engage any audience with her versatile and accessible approach.

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Mark Kalch, explorer, adventurer, motivational speaker

Mark Kalch

An audacious explorer who’s unsupported expeditions have taken him from Everest to North Africa, from Ethiopia’s Omo Valley to the mighty Amazon and a solo trek across the Islamic Republic of Iran. Mark is a passionate speaker who provides a remarkable lesson in self-motivation and achievement.

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Stephen Venables - headshot c. Joe McGorty

Stephen Venables

Internationally acclaimed mountaineer, writer and broadcaster and the first Briton to climb Everest without supplementary oxygen. Climbing with a small American-Canadian team on a pioneering new route up the gigantic Kangshung Face, Stephen reached the summit alone after his three team mates were forced to retreat.

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Ian Parnell, mountaineer, journalist

Ian Parnell

One of Britain’s leading alpinists, mountain photographer and film-maker with significant ascents in the Himalayas, Greenland and the Alps. His humorous yet inspirational insights into the world of mountaineering are accompanied by stunning images and raw footage, capturing the reality of modern mountaineering.

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Andy Kirkpatrick, mountaineer, motivational speaker, Psychovertical

Andy Kirkpatrick

Top British mountaineer, big-wall climber and winter expedition specialist, Andy has soloed the most difficult routes in the world. A leading expert on climbing gear, Andy is also a published writer and film-maker with a tremendous ability to captivate any audience with his unique brand of motivational story-telling.

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