Jon Robert Muir
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(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.
He is well known for hiking alone across Australia, the North pole, South pole, Mt. Everest and kayaking in the ocean.
He has many different achievements that are listed below, in chronological order.
Biography
Muir grew up in Australia.
He began adventuring after being inspired while sailing with a friend.
He started rock climbing professionally.
At age sixteen, Muir decided to drop out of school and pursue adventuring and climbing full time, beginning in New Zealand.
He climbed Mount Everest solo and hiked across Australia without assistance or re-supply.
Muir lives on an off-grid property, adjacent to the Grampian ranges in Victoria, Australia.
Achievements
See also
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Alone Across Australia
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List of people who have walked across Australia
People who have walked across Australia are those who have walked either from one of the geographical extremes of the continent to another, or between cities that are on opposing shores.
The extremes of Australia for the purpose of this de ...
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Australian Geographic Society Adventure Awards
References
External links
Jon Muir's websitevia the
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1961 births
Living people
Australian mountain climbers
Recipients of the Medal of the Order of Australia
Australian summiters of Mount Everest