Liv (pronounced ‘leave’) is a Norwegian educator, cross-country skier, adventurer, guide, and motivational speaker. Liv led the first unsupported women’s crossing of the Greenland Ice Cap in 1992. In 1994, she made international headlines becoming the first woman in the world to ski solo and unsupported to the South pole – a 50-day expedition of 745 miles (1,200 km).
A self-proclaimed “keen” but not fanatical outdoors enthusiast, Liv is most interested in the development of adults and children. Through her diverse roles as a polar explorer, educator and motivational leader, Liv ignites passion in others to reach beyond their normal boundaries and achieve their dreams by sharing her own stories about exploring some of the most remote places on earth.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
February 2001 — Arnesen and American polar explorer Ann Bancroft become the first women in history to sail and ski across Antarctica’s landmass — completing a 94-day, 1,717-mile (2,747 km) trek.
1996— Arnesen climbs the north side of Mount Everest, getting to within 6,200 ft (1,900 m) of the summit before altitude sickness forces her to descend.
1994 — Arnesen makes international headlines by becoming the first woman in the world to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole — a 50-day expedition of 745 miles (1,200 km)
1992 — Arnesen leads the first unsupported women’s crossing of the Greenland Ice Cap.
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Show notes
Who is Liv
What Liv is up to at the moment
Her childhood dream of skiing to the South Pole
Growing up in the outskirts of Oslo and loving the outdoors
Their religion was Mother Nature
Being divorced with 3 girls and 6 grandchildren
Her dreams when she was younger
“That’s a boy’s dream”
Being inspired by other women in the world
Doing the first unsupported women’s crossing of Greenland Ice Cap
Getting the funding together for the South Pole crossing
Not being able to get any Norwegian sponsorship
Having to take out a personal loan to pay for the trip
When her dream became a reality
Why it felt like a holiday!
Being scared of the crevasses
Staying for an extra 10 days in the South Pole and working washing dishes
Adventure blues?
Wanting to combine adventure and education
Doing a Master of Management
Teaming up with Ann Bancroft
Creating a program called ‘Dare to Dream’
Visiting Ann in the USA
Finding her ‘Sister Soul’
Risk management in extreme situations
How the world of adventure has changed over the past 30 years
Feeling very privileged
What adventure means to Liv
The Access water project
Mental resilience
Mastering patience
Wanting to paddle down one river on each continent
Being a Wings Fellow
Quick Fire Questions
Final words of advice
Social Media
Website - www.livarnesen.com
Facebook - Bancroft Arnesen Explore @BancroftArnesen
Instagram @livarnesen_com
Twitter @LivArnesen
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