“If I’ve learned anything in nearly 12 years now of dragging heavy things around cold places, it is that true, real inspiration and growth only comes from adversity and from challenge, from stepping away from what’s comfortable and familiar and… — Ben Saunders Copy Share Image
Expeditions are escapism. The stuff that we're normally concerned about just doesn't matter out there. Tax returns, gas bill, none of it. Life becomes… — Ben Saunders Copy Share Image
Environmental scientists in Canada said it was impossible for me to get to the Pole in 2004... I said 'no,' it's still OK, and… — Ben Saunders Copy Share Image
“If I’ve learned anything in nearly 12 years now of dragging heavy things around cold places, it is that true, real inspiration and growth… — Ben Saunders Copy Share Image
My Antarctic expedition is just about doable, just feasible and that's what is exciting to me. If I knew it was possible, if I… — Ben Saunders Copy Share Image
I'm not particularly gifted; I'm not genetically freakish in any sense; I'm absolutely average. — Ben Saunders Copy Share Image
I've diced with death the most cycling around London. Black cabs are far more dangerous than polar bears. — Ben Saunders Copy Share Image
What's the nastiest injury I've sustained? Just a frostbitten toe... but thankfully it's still intact. — Ben Saunders Copy Share Image
When I'm skiing, I listen to electronic music. It's repetitive and let's me get into a groove and crank out the miles. — Ben Saunders Copy Share Image
