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Jon Muir is an Australian adventurer, rock climber and mountaineer

Mountaineer

-Sports:*Mountaineering, the sport, hobby or profession of walking, hiking, trekking and climbing up mountains, also known as alpinism-University athletic teams and mascots:*Appalachian State Mountaineers, the athletic teams of Appalachian State University...

Exploration

Year	Achievement
1982	Summitted Mont Blanc Mont Blanc Mont Blanc or Monte Bianco , meaning "White Mountain", is the highest mountain in the Alps, Western Europe and the European Union. It rises above sea level and is ranked 11th in the world in topographic prominence... (4807m) via the Freney Pillar
1982	Summitted Grand Jorasses (4208m) via the Walker Spur.
1982	Summitted Changabang Changabang Changabang is a mountain in the Garhwal Himalaya of Uttarakhand, India. It is part of a group of peaks that form the northeast wall of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. It is a particularly steep and rocky peak, and all routes on it are serious undertakings. It has been the site of many significant climbs... (6864m) via the south-west pillar.
1983	Summitted the Matterhorn Matterhorn The Matterhorn , Monte Cervino or Mont Cervin , is a mountain in the Pennine Alps on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Its summit is 4,478 metres high, making it one of the highest peaks in the Alps. The four steep faces, rising above the surrounding glaciers, face the four compass points... (4478m) solo via North Face
1983	Summitted Piz Badile Piz Badile Piz Badile is a mountain in the Bregaglia range in the Swiss canton of Graubünden and Italy, the border between the two countries running along the summit ridge. Its northeast face is considered one of the six great north faces of the Alps.... (3370m) solo via the North Face, setting a speed record ascent in the process.
1984	First attempt at climbing Mount Everest Mount Everest Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. The international boundary runs across the precise summit point... (8848m) via the West Ridge.
1985	Completed a winter traverse of Mount Maudit, Mont Blanc du Tacul Mont Blanc du Tacul Mont Blanc du Tacul is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif of the French Alps situated midway between the Aiguille du Midi and Mont Blanc.... and Mont Blanc Mont Blanc Mont Blanc or Monte Bianco , meaning "White Mountain", is the highest mountain in the Alps, Western Europe and the European Union. It rises above sea level and is ranked 11th in the world in topographic prominence... .
1985	Attempted Mount Shivling via the south-west pillar.
1985	Summitted the Kedarnath Dome (6850m) in a single day.
1986	Summitted Shivling Shivling (Garhwal Himalaya) Shivling is a mountain in the Gangotri Group of peaks in the western Garhwal Himalaya, near the snout of the Gangotri Glacier. It lies in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, south of the Hindu holy site of Gaumukh . Its name refers to its status as a sacred symbol of the God - Lord Shiva's... via the south-west pillar
1986	Again summitted Mont Blanc Mont Blanc Mont Blanc or Monte Bianco , meaning "White Mountain", is the highest mountain in the Alps, Western Europe and the European Union. It rises above sea level and is ranked 11th in the world in topographic prominence... solo, this time setting a speed record via the Frontier ridge.
1987	Attempted the multi-peak traverse of the Kedarnath Group Kedarnath (Mountain) Kedarnath and Kedarnath Dome are two mountains in the Gangotri Group of peaks in the western Garhwal Himalaya. Kedarnath lies on the main ridge that lies south of the Gangotri Glacier, and Kedarnath Dome, a subpeak of the main peak, lies on a spur projecting towards the glacier, two kilometres... (Dome 6850m,Peak 7015m, Kirti Bamak 6500m).
1987	Successfully summitted the Kedarnath Group Kedarnath (Mountain) Kedarnath and Kedarnath Dome are two mountains in the Gangotri Group of peaks in the western Garhwal Himalaya. Kedarnath lies on the main ridge that lies south of the Gangotri Glacier, and Kedarnath Dome, a subpeak of the main peak, lies on a spur projecting towards the glacier, two kilometres... of mountains, with a solo ten kilometre traverse of the peaks in 41 hours.
1987	Second attempt of Mount Everest Mount Everest Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. The international boundary runs across the precise summit point... via the South Pillar.
1988	Successful summit of Mount Everest Mount Everest Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. The international boundary runs across the precise summit point... from the south as a member of the Australian Bicentennial Expedition. Jon reached the summit alone, and set a record when climbing the south side without sherpas.
1989	Summitted Aconcagua Aconcagua Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the Americas at . It is located in the Andes mountain range, in the Argentine province of Mendoza and it lies west by north of its capital, the city of Mendoza. The summit is also located about 5 kilometres from San Juan Province and 15 kilometres from the... (6960m) in a single day.
1990	Attempt to again summit Aconcagua via the South Face.
1993	Fourth attempt at Mount Everest Mount Everest Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. The international boundary runs across the precise summit point... via the north-ridge, acting as a guide.
1995	Fifth attempt at Mount Everest Mount Everest Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas. The international boundary runs across the precise summit point... via the north-ridge, acting as a guide.
1995	Completed a 900 km sea-kayaking trip down the Daintree River Daintree River The Daintree River runs through the Daintree Rainforest in the Cape Tribulation region of Queensland in northern Australia. It is located about 100 kilometres northwest of Cairns in far north tropical Queensland and drains an area of 2,125 square kilometres. The river, along with the Daintree... to Cape York Cape York Cape York may refer to:* Cape York , a cape at the north-west coast of Greenland, in northern Baffin Bay* Cape York meteorite, meteorite found in 1894 near Cape York, Greenland... in 62 days.
1996	Completed a solo waterless 620 km desert trek through Lake Eyre Lake Eyre Lake Eyre is the lowest point in Australia, at approximately below sea level, and, on the rare occasions that it fills, it is the largest lake in Australia and 18th largest in the world... and the Tirari Desert Tirari Desert The Tirari Desert is a desert in the eastern part of the Far North region of South Australia.-Location and description:The Tirari Desert features salt lakes and large north-south running sand dunes.... in 34 days, pulling a 260 kg cart.
1997	Attempted an unsupported traverse of Australia.
1999	Reached the South Pole South Pole The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is one of the two points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface. It is the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth and lies on the opposite side of the Earth from the North Pole... as part of an expedition with Eric Philips and Peter Hillary. Arrived via the Shackleton Glacier, covering a distance of 1500 km over a period of 84 days.
1999	First solo traverse on foot of Australia's largest salt lakes – Lake Eyre Lake Eyre Lake Eyre is the lowest point in Australia, at approximately below sea level, and, on the rare occasions that it fills, it is the largest lake in Australia and 18th largest in the world... , Lake Frome Lake Frome Lake Frome is a large endorheic lake in South Australia, east of the Northern Flinders Ranges. It is a large, shallow, unvegetated salt pan, 100 km long and 40 km wide, lying mostly below sea level and having a total surface area of 259,615 hectares... and Lake Gairdner Lake Gairdner Lake Gairdner is a large endorheic lake in central South Australia, and is considered the fourth largest salt lake in Australia when it is flooded.... .
2000	Completed an 800 km solo sea-kayaking trip along east coast of the Cape York Peninsula in 52 Days.
2001	First ever unassisted crossing of Australia from Port Augusta to Burketown, covering 2500 km over 128 days.
2002	Reached the North Pole North Pole The North Pole, also known as the Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole, is, subject to the caveats explained below, defined as the point in the northern hemisphere where the Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface... from Siberia Siberia Siberia is an extensive region constituting almost all of Northern Asia. Comprising the central and eastern portion of the Russian Federation, it was part of the Soviet Union from its beginning, as its predecessor states, the Tsardom of Russia and the Russian Empire, conquered it during the 16th... , with Eric Philips.
2004	Sea-kayak hunting and gathering journey with his wife Suzan Muir, covering a distance of 1000 km in 120 days.
2006	Attempted to walk to geographic centre of Australia.
2007	Completed a solo walk to geographic centre of Australia, covering a distance of 1800 km in 70 days.
2011	Lake Eyre, first human powered traverse of wet lake. (With Suzan Muir in double kayak). From mouth of the Warburton River down the Warburton Groove to Dulhunty Island then to shore at Belt Bay. 120km-24hrs

Awards

1989 - Recipient of the Order of Australia
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...

for services to mountaineering
Mountaineering
Mountaineering or mountain climbing is the sport, hobby or profession of hiking, skiing, and climbing mountains. While mountaineering began as attempts to reach the highest point of unclimbed mountains it has branched into specialisations that address different aspects of the mountain and consists...

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2001 - Australian Geographic Society's Adventurer of the Year.
2003 - Recipient of the Centenary Medal
Centenary Medal
The Centenary Medal is an award created by the Australian Government in 2001. It was established to commemorate the Centenary of Federation of Australia and to honour people who have made a contribution to Australian society or government...

for contributions made to Australian society.

Exploration

Awards

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