Jon Robert Muir OAM (born 1961) is an Australian mountaineer who has hiked through many terrains, supporting himself through his travels, becoming very skilled at hiking, hunting and finding resources.[1] He is well known for hiking alone across Australia, the North pole, South pole, Mt. Everest and kayaking in the ocean.[2] He has many different achievements that are listed below, in chronological order.
Muir grew up in Australia.[1] He began adventuring after being inspired while sailing with a friend.[3] He started rock climbing professionally.[3] At age sixteen, Muir decided to drop out of school and pursue adventuring and climbing full time, beginning in New Zealand.[3] He climbed Mount Everest solo and hiked across Australia without assistance or re-supply.[1]
Muir lives on an off-grid property, adjacent to the Grampian ranges in Victoria, Australia.[4]