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Benjamin John "Ben" Saunders (born 5 August 1977 in Plymouth, England) is a British polar explorer, endurance athlete, and motivational speaker. He is best known for leading the first ever return journey to the South Pole on foot via Shackleton and Scott's route in 2013–14,〔http://www.adventure-network.com/news/monumental-journey-completed〕 for skiing solo to the North Pole in 2004, and for blogging live from his expeditions.〔http://itc.conversationsnetwork.org/shows/detail254.html〕 He is the third in history and the youngest by ten years to reach the North Pole alone and on foot. Saunders has skied more than 3,000 miles (4,828 km) on polar expeditions since 2001. He holds the record for the longest human-powered polar journey in history (2,888 km) and for the longest solo Arctic journey by a Briton (1,032 km).〔http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Fieldwork+and+Expeditions/GO+seminars+and+workshops/Explore/Speakers.htm〕 "I am an explorer of limits – geographically, physically and mentally. It's about pure human endeavour, and the way in which I can inspire others to explore their own personal potential." ==Biography== The elder of two children, Ben grew up in Devon and Kent, was educated at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and worked as an instructor at the John Ridgway School of Adventure. He is an Honorary Vice-President of the Geographical Association, an Ambassador for the Prince's Trust, a Patron of the British Schools Exploring Society (BSES), and supporter of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and the Orchid Cancer Appeal. Ben has contributed to a number of publications including ''Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century and 'The Middle of Nowhere published by Lonely Planet. He also spoke at the 2005 and 2014 main stage TED conferences. He currently lives in London. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ben Saunders (explorer)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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