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Børge Ousland

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Børge Ousland

Norwegian award-winning solo polar explorer described as ‘the most accomplished explorer alive’


Europe

Norway

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    Børge Ousland is a testimony of mankind’s adventurous spirit and ability to overcome adversity. Described by National Geographic as ‘the most accomplished explorer alive’, he has completed record-breaking expeditions that leave the rest of us in awe.

    His expeditions have seen Børge Ousland traverse some of the most difficult conditions on earth, and he was often alone. In so doing, he has achieved what most of us deem impossible. However, due to rigorous planning, facing and overcoming his fears, and finding motivation in situations others consider hopeless, he has demonstrated how collaboration, commitment, and a clear vision conquer all.

    In 2006, the world’s leading solo polar explorer teamed up with Mike Horn. Together, the two were the first to reach the North Pole unsupported during the darkness marking winter in the area. This expedition is considered the most technically difficult ever to succeed. In 2020, the two collaborated again and circumnavigated the Arctic by themselves.

    A prolific writer, Børge Ousland regularly writes articles for National Geographic Magazine and authorises several well-received books. He has also made numerous films about his various expeditions. Amongst his various international awards, he counts taking first prize for his book The Great Polar Journey at the Banff Mountain Book Festival in 2009, and first prize for his films Alone to the North Pole at the 1994 Dijon Adventure Film Festival, The Big White at both the 2001 Moscow Adventure Film Festival and the Torello Mountain Film Festival, and In Nansen’s Footsteps at the 2009 Bansko Mountain Film Festival, to name but a few.

    Børge Ousland – Speaker

    As a conference speaker, Børge Ousland shares highlights from his various polar expeditions and adventures with his own eyes; Børge is one of the few who has seen the world’s climate change up close. During his nearly thirty years of expeditions, he has seen how nature has changed. The ice is melting, the seas are rising, and the poles are getting warmer. Børge invites you on a spectacular visual experience with fantastic descriptions and stories from his numerous expeditions. Join him for a deep dive into adventure, planning, climate change, enthusiasm, cooperation – and how to manage the impossible.

    He lives in Norway and presents in Norwegian and English.

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    • “The challenges that legendary polar explorer Børge Ousland has faced and overcome could hardly be more intense. The riveting story that he tells about his adventures has lessons for all of us.”

      Andy van Duym, Director – National Geographic Live!

    • Børge Ousland “The challenges that legendary polar explorer Børge Ousland has faced and overcome could hardly be more intense. The riveting story that he tells about his adventures has lessons for all of us.”
      5 / 5
    • “Børge Ousland’s lecture about how to overcome our fears, how to expand the limitations set by our mind, and how to discover our inner strength, totally captured our audience of 2500 young leaders and enterpreneurs from across Europe. Our conference participants took his message to heart: Follow your dreams. Never stop!”

      Siiri Poldar, PR manager - JCI Conference 2006

    • Børge Ousland “Børge Ousland’s lecture about how to overcome our fears, how to expand the limitations set by our mind, and how to discover our inner strength, totally captured our audience of 2500 young leaders and enterpreneurs from across Europe. Our conference participants took his message to heart: Follow your dreams. Never stop!”
      5 / 5
    • “Børge Ousland’s polar accomplishments are beyond what most would think possible. Through beautiful images, an understated style, a superb sense of humour and his passion for wild places, he pulls the audience into his experiences.”

      Bernadette McDonald, Vice President – Mountain Culture, The Banff Centre

    • Børge Ousland “Børge Ousland’s polar accomplishments are beyond what most would think possible. Through beautiful images, an understated style, a superb sense of humour and his passion for wild places, he pulls the audience into his experiences.”
      5 / 5
    • “Børge Ousland is an articulate speaker who is clearly passionate about his adventures and sharing his experiences with others. Through his use of stunning photographs and engrossing stories, he successfully draws his audience into his adventures, and inspires them to think about their own goals and dreams.”

      Ingrid K. Urberg, Associate Professor – University of Alberta, Camrose

    • Børge Ousland “Børge Ousland is an articulate speaker who is clearly passionate about his adventures and sharing his experiences with others. Through his use of stunning photographs and engrossing stories, he successfully draws his audience into his adventures, and inspires them to think about their own goals and dreams.”
      5 / 5