The Thinking Man's Explorer... Pen shot to international fame in 2003 when, after fifteen years of unrelenting effort, he finally achieved his goal to become the first person to trek solo, without outside assistance, from Canada to the North Geographic Pole – a feat thought comparable to making the first ascent of Everest, solo and without oxygen, and one which has not been repeated since. Within months, he went on to become the only Briton to have trekked, without assistance, to both the Northand South Poles. It is in these pristine and vulnerable environments that Pen has witnessed for himself the first signs ofthe changes that lie ahead for us all, resulting from global warming. Hailed by The Times as the ‘thinking man’s explorer’, Pen continues his work building on his special relationship with the polar regions. In 2009, he founded Geo Mission Ltd, a specialist communications service company engaging global companies and brands in the advancement of scientific and public understanding of the natural world. The most recent project, the Catlin Arctic Surveys 2010, undertook vital research into how greenhouse gases could affect the marine life of the Arctic Ocean. Following work begun by the Catlin Arctic Survey 2009, more measurements and observations were also collected on the thickness of the sea ice. For further information, please visit www.geomission.co.uk and www.catlinarcticsurvey.com. As one of the top motivational speakers and after-dinner speakers in the UK, Pen has an authoritative presence combined with an apparent normalness. Are you looking for Pen to speak at your next event and share his experiences and make your event more successful and memorable? Click here to enquire about his availability and to request further information. |
