Alex is an expedition leader, photographer, athlete and zoologist. Only 23 years old, he has spent a total of over eighteen weeks unsupported in the Arctic.
Biography
He recently led the Tiso Trans Greenland Expedition which, at 1374 miles, is the longest fully unsupported polar expedition in history. Alex grew up in Hampshire, was educated in Dorset and read Biology at the University of Oxford.
In 2002, aged 15, Alex was one of the youngest people to complete the 125-mile Devizes to Westminster kayak ultra-marathon. During 2003 and 2004, he was twice a finalist in the international BBC Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition and in the same year won the coveted Lord Kitchener’s Scholarship award. 2005 brought the Oxford-Cambridge Varsity Triathlon and two months living with and photographing Grey Wolves in the USA. In 2006 Alex won his rowing ‘blade’ at University of Oxford and completed the Flora London Marathon in 3hrs 19 mins. He also reached the summit of Mont Blanc in the French Alps. In 2007 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, the home of British exploration and led a Greenland climbing and man hauling expedition. After first passing selection at 16 years old, Alex joined the 2008 Royal Marines Young Officer Batch.
Alex’s first book, The Long Haul, is to be released in March 2010.
Alex also spends as much time as possible mountaineering, skiing, white-water kayaking and drinking good beer.
Testimonials
‘It is as well the likes of Alex Hibbert stride amongst us with eyes fixed on the furthest horizons, because without them we are a spent force. Those looking outside their own organisations for inspiration would do well to rally behind this man’s vision and be a part of something that has magic in it.’
Pen Hadow, polar explorer
‘Alex has a natural passion for the great outdoors and is a man always seeking the next challenge. His approach to life and work is always one of positivity, yet with an ability to balance his thirst for adventure and challenges with realism. Alex is a man who will be headlined in the near future!’
Sean Chapple, North & South Pole Expedition Leader, Polar Quest
‘Alex Hibbert is highly professional and determined and works to a very fast pace. He is exceptionally enthusiastic about both expeditions and his public duties and he is extremely dependable. Alex is a pleasure to work with and you know he will deliver in excess of expectations. He is an exceptionally fine, award-winning photographer too, so he can add great value.’
Tina Fotherby, Director of Public Relations, Ryman Group
‘I have been impressed by the enthusiasm of the organisers and also, most importantly, by the thoroughness of their training, preparation and planning. My own naval experience has demonstrated to me the absolute necessity of that sort of approach if any difficult venture is to succeed.’
Admiral Sir Nigel Essenhigh GCB DL, former First Sea Lord, Royal Navy
‘Determined, committed and won’t give up, Alex will do everything possible to make things happen. His ability to push himself beyond the limit is remarkable.’
Frank Prendergast, Owner, Eye Film and Television Ltd
‘Alex is at the cutting edge of unsupported polar expeditions. A world record holder. There’s none better.’
Steve Bull, Owner, BPE Ltd
‘I have known and worked with Alex for two years in my capacity as Creative Director of 131 Design. I know Alex to be one of the most exciting individuals I have been lucky enough to have met. He is committed to whatever project he is working on, totally dependable, loyal, and trust worthy, will only deliver to 100% + of his ability, never hiding from responsibility or hard work. A pleasure to know as a friend and as a professional colleague. Alex has the ability to make all feel welcome and capable of all that they can be, which to me is an admirable trait.’
Dan Bernard, Creative Director, 131 Design
‘warm good wishes to the team for the success of the expedition.’
Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II
‘This is clearly a most ambitious project, requiring a great deal of skill and courage…’
Rt Hon David Cameron MP
‘A massive task such as this requires ambition, determination and a profound cheerfulness to succeed. Alex and his team posses all of these qualities and reflect the true spirit of adventure.’
Clark Carter, Arctic adventurer
‘You’re demonstrating huge professionalism and deserve to succeed.’
Lewis McNaught, ex-head of Gartmore
‘Alex is a remarkable individual. His achievements to date are inspiring, and are testament to his dedication to any task or project to follow it through to its successful completion, no matter how difficult the obstacles are to achieving that goal. With such an exemplary work ethic, self motivation and leadership abilities he will continue to add to his already impressive list of achievements.’
Doniert Macfarlane, Owner, Stadn Ltd
