His passion for discovery and environmental conservation continues to drive him forward, inspiring others to dream big and embrace the thrill of exploration, Douglas Stoup.
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Douglas Stoup is the world’s leading polar guide and polar expedition leader. He is also a coveted cinematographer, reality tv star, ski & snowboard mountaineer, climber, motivational speaker, environmentalist, and educator. He owns and operates Ice Axe Expeditions, a world class ski touring company that leads skiers and boarders to remote destinations including Antarctica, Spitsbergen, Morocco, Greenland, Iceland, Kamchatka, Alaska and Canada. Douglas has numerous firsts to his name and has skied to both the North and South Poles more than anyone on the planet. He continues to push the limits of human endurance while raising funds for charities, collecting scientific data for climate change scientists, and leading disabled adventurers to the polar environments. His experiences are as unique and uncommon as the messages he imparts to others. It’s only through immense focus, perseverance, and hard work that Doug has accomplished unheard of feats throughout his career. Sharing the challenges, achievements, and lessons of his adventures, either through keynotes, workshops, or actual expeditions, is one of Doug’s principle rewards.
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