A trained engineer, Alain has spent much of the past 25 years as a professional adventurer and environmentalist. He has been technical advisor to major outdoor equipment manufacturers, and his adventures have been the inspiration for several award-winning books and films. After participating in the first successful Belgian Arctic expedition, Alain completed the longest unsupported polar journey, over some 4000km, in Antarctica, a record that stands today. A public speaker on global warming and the polar environment, he has been involved in many research projects and exhibitions and recently established the International Polar Foundation.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Sir Ranulph has been one of the world’s foremost explorers since 1969 when he led the British Expedition on the…
Victor Boyarsky
One of Russia’s leading Polar specialists, Mr. Boyarsky has been working in the Arctic and Antarctic for over 20 years.…
Miles Hilton-Barber
Business Director, Ability not disablity
Although blind, Miles has successfully completed the 150-mile Marathon des Sables, the Saharan Ultra-Marathon - "The Toughest Footrace on Earth"…