Adventures
Extreme Dreams, 2007
Ben spent the first six months of 2007, journeying the globe for the second run of the hit BBC2 series Extreme Dreams with Ben Fogle. The five expeditions, pushed Ben and his team mates to their limits as the took on some of the planets toughest environments, including the jungles of South America, the mountains of central Africa, the deserts of North Africa, the wilds of the Pacific Ocean and the snowy peaks of the Far East. A new thirty part series will air in early 2008. Stand back Bear, Ben’s about to get serious.
The Viking Run, Sweden, 2007
Ben completed the 100km ice skating marathon, across the frozen lakes and fjords of Sweden, racing from the town of Uppsala to Stockholm. He came last.
Portsmouth to Cork Yacht Race, 2006
Ben and his wife Marina took part in the Big V sailing race between Portsmouth and Cork. The pair won the race setting the new world record racing time.
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, 2006
Ben successfully led a team to the summit of the Tanzanian mountain in the summer of 2006, making it his fourth 6000 metre peak.
Kaiteur Falls, Guyana, 2006
In April 2006, Ben led a team of five adventurers on a 10 day journey through the primary rainforests of Guyana, South America to the worlds highest single drop water falls, Kaiteur. The team navigated down anaconda infested rivers and survived a close nocturnal encounter with two jaguars in their quest to reach the magical falls
Svalbard, the Arctic Circle, 2006
Ben led a team of five across the frozen tundra of Svalbard (or Spitzbergen) a Norwegian island above the Arctic Circle. The team survived for ten days in temperatures falling to -50 degrees in their quest to cross the island from East to West using dogs, on foot and on ski’s.
Choquequirao, Peru, 2006
Ben spent ten days trekking to the lost Incan city of Choquequirao high in the South American Andes. The team trekked through torrential rain in the hazardous mountains during which time they were storm bound on a mountain for a nail biting three days, ending in a perilous helicopter evacuation for one unlucky member of the team.
Atlantic Rowing Race, 2005
Olympic Oarsman James Cracknell and Ben set off in a twenty one foot plywood boat in the 2005 Atlantic Rowing Race. The pair spent 49 days at sea coming in two days ahead of the next pairs rowing boat, setting the British record for East West crossing from La Gomera to Antigua.
Rockall, North Atlantic, 2005
Ben set off to conquer the remote atoll of Rockall in the North Atlantic and declare it his own. It took nearly three weeks to reach the rock, after which he attempted to raise his flag and decree his constitution.
Safaricom Marathon, Kenya, 2005
A Marathon in Kenya’s Lewa Down’s game conservancy, at an elevation of 3000 metres. The course is cleared of dangerous game the night before, while armed guards and helicopters patrol the course on the day of the event.
The Marathon Des Sables, Morocco, 2004
Ben completed the seven day race across the Sahara desert, covering a distance of over 200km, in the self sufficient race across the sandy wastelands of Southern Morocco.
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Britains Overseas Territories, 2002
Ben spent eight months travelling to some of the most remote islands in the world, including Diego Garcia, where he was chased off by the Royal Navy, Pitcairn; where he was arrested and deported on suspicion of spying, and Tristan Da Cuhna; a ten day boat journey from Cape Town, South Africa
Rhino Relocation, Nepal 2001
Ben joined an international team of scientists and vets in conjunction with WWF to translocate two rhino from Chitwan to Bardia national parks. The expedition involved tracking the rhino on elephants.
Refugee repatriation, East Timor, 2001
In 2001, Ben spent 10 days in the turbulent and politically unstable East Timor, aiding the United Nations UNHCR in their repatriation of refugees from Indonesia’s West Timor back into East Timor.
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Aid Convoy to Bosnia and Croatia, 1998
In 1998, Ben drove a lorry of aid to the Eastern European nations, delivering much sought after supplies to the war ravaged capitals of Zagreb and Sarajevo.
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, 1995
Ben spent ten days on a scientific expedition around the islands responsible for Darwin’s theory of Evolution. Ben remains an active member of Friends of Galapagos.
Cotopaxi, Ecuador, 1994
Ben spent ten days trekking to, and ascending the worlds tallest active volcano successfully summiting the 6000 metre peak in Ecuador South America.
Amazon River, Brazil, 1994
Ben took two months to travel 3000 miles up the Brazilian Amazon, beginning at the mouth, Belen and finishing in Iquitos, Peru.
Macchu Picchu, Peru, 1994
Ben has completed the Inca trail, travelling overland from Cusco to the majestic Incan city, high in the Andes of South America
London to Monte Carlo by Bicycle, Europe, 1993
In 1993, Ben and two friends set off from London for Monaco. The team covered more than 120 miles per day, completing the expedition in just 9 days
Other Events
World Worm Charming Championships, 2005
Ben persuaded 7.5 worms from the soil. The winner tamed 250.
World Lawn Mower racing championships
Ben crashed his lawn mower necessitating medical treatment. He came last.
World Stinging Nettle Eating Championships
Ben managed 20 ft of nettles, which translates as 200 leaves. He was sick
Summer Tough Guy
Ben successfully completes the Summer Tough Guy event come no. 300.
Man Vs Horse Race
Ben took part in the Welsh race. He was beaten by a horse.
World Oyster Eating Championships
Ben managed to consume 88 Oysters in 2 minutes. He did not feel horny.
Wallberswick Crabbing Championships
Ben failed to catch a single crab, being outcrabbed by Mr Richard Curtis who caught three
World Conker Championships
Ben was beaten by the French. Zuts Alors!