Roger Chao

Roger Chao, FRGS, is an Australian explorer, mountain climber, philosopher and ethicist.[1][2][3] In 2006, Chao and Stephen Fordyce completed a mid-winter traverse of the Western Arthurs range in south-west Tasmania. They received the 2006 Young Adventurer of the Year award from the Australian Geographic Society.[1][4][5][6] In 2007, Chao crossed the Greenland ice sheet from east to west without support, becoming the youngest person to do so.[1][7][8] He also investigated the effects of global warming on Inuit culture in Greenland, and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in recognition of this research.[3][7][8] In 2009 and 2010, Chao and Megan Kerr undertook the "Steppe By Steppe — Side By Side" expedition in Central Asia, traveling on a Quike touring quadracycle from Astana, Kazakhstan through Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Xinjiang (an autonomous region in Western China).[2][8][9]

Chao is a 2003 graduate of Scotch College, Melbourne, and has degrees in Arts (Politics and Philosophy) and Economics and an Honours degree in Philosophy/Ethics from Monash University.[7][10] Chao is also a whitewater kayaker, caver, rock climber, skier and motivational speaker.[1][2] He has worked at the Office of Environmental Sustainability, as a professional guide and expedition consultant, and as a section rep and delegate for Search and Rescue.[3][7] Chao serves on the executive committee of The Explorers Club.[1][7][8] He is a Victoria Ambassador for Australia Day.[2][10]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Roger Chao". The World Explorers Bureau. 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Roger Chao". NADC. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 "Chao Roger". ExploraPoles. International Polar Foundation. 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
  4. ↑ Lewis, Daniel (25 September 2006). "Icing on the cake for those who make a meal of adventure". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  5. ↑ "AG Society Adventure Awards". Australian Geographic. 5 July 2010. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
  6. ↑ "Partners". Steppe By Steppe — Side By Side. November 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 "Roger". Steppe By Steppe — Side By Side. November 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "Chao — Australia Day". Australia Day (Victoria). 30 November 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2012.
  9. ↑ "Home". Steppe By Steppe — Side By Side. November 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  10. 1 2 Ashton, David (September 2011). "'One of Australia's most prolific adventurers'". Great Scot (Scotch College). Retrieved 4 December 2012.
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