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Jon Muir

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.

Biography

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]

Achievements

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Jon Muir OAM - Australian Museum". australianmuseum.net.au. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  2. ^ "PortalGuard - Portal Access". go.galegroup.com.butte.idm.oclc.org. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  3. ^ a b c "Australian Jon Muir honoured with Lifetime of Adventure award". ABC News. 1 November 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  4. ^ Ferguson, John (27 November 2020). "Hanging in the Balance". The Weekend Australian Magazine. Retrieved 6 January 2020.

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