- Award-winning solo polar explorer; rigorous planning, facing, and overcoming his fears, and finding motivation in situations others would consider hopeless
- Described by National Geographic as ‘the most accomplished explorer alive’
- A prolific writer and well-received author
- Undertook the most technically difficult expedition to the North Pole ever
Borge Ousland is a testimony of mankind’s adventurous spirit and ability to overcome all types of 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 Borge 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. But due to rigorous planning, facing, and overcoming his fears, and finding motivation in situations others would consider hopeless, he has demonstrated how collaboration, commitment, and a clear vision conquers 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 and 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, Borge Ousland regularly writes articles for National Geographic Magazine and is the author of 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.
Borge Ousland – Speaker
As a conference speaker, Borge Ousland shares highlights from his various polar expeditions and adventures spanning the past 25 years including his circumnavigation of the Arctic. He lives in Norway and presents in Norwegian and English.
Speaking Topics
- Teamwork
- About the preparation, motivation, and accomplishment
- How to prepare oneself for risks
- Eyewitness to Global Warming
- How to keep your focus on the end game
- Focus on solutions – not the problems
- Build courage and strength – dare to reach out for your goals
- Innovation and the ability to tolerate change
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