The Adventurer
A world of adventure from the Amazon to the Arctic
From the dizzying heights of the Peruvian Andes to the frozen tundra of the North Pole, Carl has always been driven to the places where natural wonder meets human endeavour. He is not a professional explorer, but he is equipped with the skills of a true adventurer - resilience, bravery, self-belief and a respect for the natural world. As a deaf traveller, especially before the rise of present-day tech, Carl’s travels have often meant being cut off from the world and the people he knows - wandering deep into the jungles of Ecuador or planting his feet along the paths of Mount Everest.
Carl’s journeys allow the disabled adventurers of tomorrow to see a path for themselves. His extraordinary travels - detailed in his public speaking, and the memoir SOAR - are proof that with courage and determination, the world is open for every one of us to explore.
2001
Ecuador
A journey deep into the Amazon rainforest, one of the most biodiverse and challenging environments on earth. Carl trekked through dense jungle, navigated the world’s second longest river, and confronted the physical and mental demands of exploring a true wilderness.
Survived 14 days in the Amazon basin with a small expedition team
2003
Peru
High altitude trekking in the Peruvian Andes. Carl combatted altitude sickness and extreme terrain to reach some of the most remote and spectacular landscapes in South America.
Reached altitudes above 5,000 metres in the Cordillera Blanca
2008
Arctic
Carl became the first deaf person in history to trek the last degree to the Geographic North Pole - 111 kilometres across drifting Arctic sea ice in temperatures as low as -40°C.
First deaf person to complete the last degree to the North Pole
2019
Nepal
A gruelling, high-altitude trek to Everest Base Camp, through the Khumbu Valley, passing Sherpa villages and stunning glaciers on the world's highest mountain.
Completed the 130km round trek to Base Camp at 5,364m
