Howard Whelan, Polar guide and national treasure will share some highlights of his 50 years of adventure including:

 

The story of how a youthful misunderstanding led to the first-ever north-south thru-hike of the 4000km Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).

Adventure travel to Australia, guiding in the ‘blueys and the Kokoda Track, fatherhood and… filming the first Australian ascent of Everest.

Editing “Australian Geographic” magazine.

Trustee of the Australian Geographic society, numerous scientific expeditions and “holiday work” in Antarctica.

Field production leader for the “Happy Feet” movie, Guiding Russia, Scotland and the European Arctic.

Curating “Trailblazers – Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers” at the Australian Museum.

Reflecting on the PCT 50 years later. Climate change, sustainability, polar guide training and assessment. Epic Antarctica.