Ben Saunders (explorer)
Ben Saunders (born Benjamin John Saunders on 5 August 1977 in Plymouth, England) is a British polar explorer, endurance athlete, and motivational speaker.
He is best known for skiing solo to the North Pole in 2004, and for blogging live from his expeditions. He is the third in history and the youngest by ten years to reach the North Pole alone and on foot.
Saunders made three attempts to reach the North Pole between the ages of 23 and 26, skiing more than 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in the high Arctic. He holds the record for the longest solo Arctic journey by a Briton, a straight line distance of 1032.3 km.
"I am an explorer of limits – geographically, physically and mentally. It's about pure human endeavour, and the way in which I can inspire others to explore their own personal potential."
Read more about Ben Saunders (explorer): Biography, Future Plans, North Pole Debate
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