Expeditions are escapism. The stuff that we're normally concerned about just doesn't matter out there. Tax returns, gas bill, none of it.… — Ben Saunders About 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… — Ben Saunders Canada 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… — Ben Saunders Inspiration 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,… — Ben Saunders About Copy Share Image
I'm not particularly gifted; I'm not genetically freakish in any sense; I'm absolutely average. — Ben Saunders Absolutely Copy Share Image
I've diced with death the most cycling around London. Black cabs are far more dangerous than polar bears. — Ben Saunders Around Copy Share Image
What's the nastiest injury I've sustained? Just a frostbitten toe... but thankfully it's still intact. — Ben Saunders Injury 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 Crank Copy Share Image