Who Will be the Adventurer of the Year? You Decide.

Today we announced the 2009 Adventurers of the Year, selected for their extraordinary achievements in exploration, conservation, action sports, and humanitarian work. Click through to learn about their remarkable achievements with our in-depth profiles, videos, and photo galleries, then cast your vote for the person you think best embodies the spirit of adventure by rating each of the candidates on a scale from 1 to 10. The Readers’ Choice Award winners will be announced on Tuesday, January 19.