top of page

'An Adventurous Life' - a talk by explorer Sir David Hempleman-Adams KCVO OBE KStJ DL

Tue, 05 Apr

|

The Chapter Hall, St John’s Gate

David Hempleman-Adams – polar explorer, mountaineer, balloonist and pilot – is one of the world’s most accomplished adventurers. In 2019, Sir David Hempleman-Adams sailed over 5000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to raise awareness of St John Ambulance, and hopes his epic journey has inspired people

Registration is Closed
See other events
'An Adventurous Life' - a talk by explorer Sir David Hempleman-Adams KCVO OBE KStJ DL
'An Adventurous Life' - a talk by explorer Sir David Hempleman-Adams KCVO OBE KStJ DL

Time & Location

05 Apr 2022, 18:30 – 20:30

The Chapter Hall, St John’s Gate, St John's Ln, London EC1M, UK

About the Event

David Hempleman-Adams – polar explorer, mountaineer, balloonist and pilot – is one of the world’s most accomplished adventurers. In 2019, Sir David Hempleman-Adams sailed over 5000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to raise awareness of St John Ambulance, and hopes his epic journey has inspired people to try something new by pushing their boundaries beyond their comfort zone.

About:

David Hempleman-Adams gained international recognition in 1998 as the first to achieve the “Explorers Grand Slam” – climbing the “Seven Summits” and reaching the magnetic and geographical North and South Poles. In 2000, he flew a balloon across the Atlantic to the North Pole on a 132-hour record-setting flight. The journey was inspired by Swedish explorer Saloman Andrée’s 1897 attempt, which ended tragically when Andrée and companions perished after crash-landing on the ice. In his book At the Mercy of the Winds: Two Remarkable Journeys to the North Pole, David contrasts his own voyage with Andrée’s.

Hempleman-Adams was also first to cross the Atlantic in an open-wicker-basket hot-air balloon, on a 2003 flight from Canada to the United Kingdom. In 2008, he and co-pilot Jonathan Mason won the prestigious Gordon Bennett balloon race, the only British team to do so since the race began in 1906. In 2011, David carried The Explorers Club Flag to Mt. Everest, where he led a scientific team conducting research on human physiology in extreme environments. In 2019, Sir David Hempleman-Adams sailed over 5000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to raise awareness of St John Ambulance, and hopes his epic journey has inspired people to try something new by pushing their boundaries beyond their comfort zone.

Overall, Hempleman-Adams has set 46 FAI world aviation records, completed 30 polar expeditions and earned 80 honours and awards.

Tickets

  • St John Gateway Member

    This ticket is for those with a valid annual membership of the St John Gateway.

    £5.00
    Sale ended
  • Standard - Non Member

    Full price ticket for non members.

    £9.00
    Sale ended

Total

£0.00

Share This Event

bottom of page