Lonnie Dupre
| Lonnie Dupre | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 17, 1961 |
| Residence | Grand Marais, Minnesota, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Arctic Explorer, Climber, Sportsman |
| Known for | Greenland circumnavigation, Northwest Passage traversal, North Pole expeditions |
| Awards | Rolex Awards for Enterprise |
| Website | One World Endeavors |
Lonnie Dupre (born 17 April 1961) is a contemporary Arctic explorer whose achievements include the first Pacific to Atlantic winter traversal of the Northwest Passage by dog sled in 1991 and the first human-powered circumnavigation of Greenland, by sled and kayak, in 2001.[1] In 2006, he also successfully executed the first human-powered summer expedition to the North Pole by sled and canoe, and would later return to the pole as part of the unsupported human-powered 2009 Peary-Henson Centennial Expedition.[2]
In January, 2015, Dupre completed a solo climb of Mt. McKinley after three previous attempts. Sixteen people had previously reached McKinley's summit in winter, although six died on descent and none made the climb during January. [3]
In 2004, Dupre was honoured with the Rolex Award for Enterprise for bringing attention to the impacts of climate change on the Arctic through his expeditions, among other Northern issues.[4]
References
- ↑ International Polar Foundation. "Dupre Lonnie". Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ↑ Will Steger Foundation (2008-03-06). "Lonnie Dupre - Explorers (Modern)". Retrieved 2013-08-26.
- ↑ http://www.adn.com/article/20150111/fourth-times-charm-dupre-completes-solo-january-summit-mckinley
- ↑ Sue Neilen (2012). "Rolex Awards for Enterprise: The elusive summit". Retrieved 2013-08-26.