Author and International Adventurer

Jean Louis Etienne is a world renowned explorer and adventurer. He embarked on his first expeditions in 1975 when he went to the Fitz Roy Mountains in Patagonia. Since then he has mounted numerous expeditions both by boat and on foot including rowing across the Atlantic with Alain Colas in 1976 and in 1977/78 sailing around the world with Eric Tarbarly. He led an ascent of Everest via North Face in 1983 and was the first man to walk solo to the North Pole in 1986.

A truly inspirational adventurer

In detail

Jean Louis Etienne has led educational and scientific trips to Antarctica including crossing the entire continent on foot in 1989/1990. In recognition for his exploits he has received numerous honours including that of Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite, Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Legion d'Honneur, Médaille d'or de la Société de Geographie, etc.

What he offers you

Jean Louis motivates audiences with tales of his heroic endeavours and the challenges he faced and how he overcame them. His spirit of adventure is infectious as he demonstrates what it takes to achieve the seemingly impossible.

How he presents

A charismatic character, Jean Louis's presentations are highly entertaining and filled with amusing and inspirational anecdotes.

Languages

French

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