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Adventurers

Image: Peter Athans
Peter Athans
Mountaineer, Cinematographer
To hold the unofficial title of "Mr. Everest" is some accomplishment. Add a deep understanding of Zen philosophy and a commitment to serving the people of Nepal and you have a unique perspective on the ultimate climb and all that it represents.

Image: Peter Hillary
Peter Hillary
Himalayan Mountaineer, Author
This dynamic mountaineer, author and extreme adventure guide is a favorite on the corporate speaking circuit. His lessons from a life in the field resonate with a wide variety of audiences.

Image: Børge Ousland
Børge Ousland
Polar Explorer
There are adventurers and there are madmen. Ousland may be a bit of both. As a speaker, he shares the mental and physical rigors of solo polar exploration and applies those lessons to real-world situations.

Image: Will Steger
Will Steger
Polar Explorer
Known by many titles—educator, activist, photographer, and explorer—Steger is a pioneer in his field, with a series of firsts in polar exploration to his credit.

Image: Ed Viesturs
Ed Viesturs
Mountaineer, Photographer
One of an elite few who have summited the world's 14 tallest peaks, Viesturs chooses to tackle them without the benefit of supplemental oxygen—so that he can experience the mountain as it is, without reducing it to his level.



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Photographs by Robert Mackinlay (Athans), Oskar Kihlborg (Hillary), Borge Ousland (Ousland), Courtesy Will Steger (Steger), Veikka Gustafsson (Viesturs)

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