Eric Larsen (explorer)

Eric Larsen
Nationality American
Occupation Polar adventurer, expedition guide, dog musher, and educator
Known for Polar Exploration

Eric Larsen is an American Polar adventurer known for his expeditions to the North Pole, South Pole, and Mount Everest.

Early life

Larson was born 1971 in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. He worked as a guide and educator at Environmental Learning Centers Wolf Ridge and Eagle Bluff.

Expeditions

Last North Expedition

In March 2014, Larsen and Ryan Waters crossed the Arctic Ocean from Northern Ellesmere Island to the geographic North Pole. Larsen has stated that his expedition may be the last ever to the North Pole because of melting ice due to climate change.[1][2]

Cycle South Expedition - 2012

In December 2012, Eric Larsen attempted to be the first person to bike to the South Pole. Departing Hercules Inlet, he made it 175 miles before turning around. In his attempt he set the record for the most miles traveled by bicycle in Antarctica.[3] Daniel P. Burton broke the record in 2014 when he rode his bike to the South Pole.

Save the Poles - 2009/2010

During a 365 day period Eric Larsen did expeditions to the North Pole, the South Pole,[4] and Mount Everest. He is the first person to do all three "poles" in one year's time period.[5]

One World Expedition- 2006

In the first successful 'summer' style North Pole expedition. Larsen and team mate Lonnie Dupre departed Cape Discovery, Ellesmere Island and arrived at the North Pole on July 2, after 62 days on the ice.[6][7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Eric Larsen of Boulder defeats his own will on way to North Pole".
  2. ↑ Eric Larson embarks on 'Last North' expedition". 9News.
  3. ↑ "Longest bicycle journey in Antarctica: Eric Larsen breaks Guinness world record".
  4. ↑ "Man's Year of extremes lacks only Everest".. New York Times
  5. ↑ "Record set: Trekker does Everest, both poles in a year". NBC News.
  6. ↑ "One World Expedition: An Interview with Lonnie Dupre and Eric Larsen". Mother Jones.
  7. ↑ "Global Warming Expedition Will Reach The Ends Of The Earth". Fresh Air Junkie

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