David Thoreson: Explorer, Storyteller, Inspiring Conservationist

OVER THE HORIZON: Exploring the Edges of a Changing Planet

David Thoreson:  206-910-6171
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Over The Horizon is the compelling story and pictorial memoir by David Thoreson. The sailor from Lake Okoboji, Iowa, was an experienced adventure traveler when he began sailing the high seas with a “salty” farmer from southern Minnesota. Together they began exploring the far reaches of the globe. On their second attempt at crossing the Arctic’s Northwest Passage, Thoreson realized they were witnessing a rapidly changing Arctic and ocean environment.

With his many extreme expeditions and Midwestern roots, photographer, sailor and explorer David Thoreson has a unique life story. His path has been anything but traditional. Thoreson grew up in a small town in Iowa, learned to sail and love the water as a boy on a glacial lake created by a changing climate. He shares how these experiences led to a life of exploration and discovery at the far reaches of the globe. David’s book and presentation combine stunning visuals and story-telling about sailing in the ice, lives of native hunters, scientists in the Arctic and ultimately discovering and meeting the issue of climate change face-to-face. Thoreson believes the climate issue to be a game-changer and a powerful uniting force crossing previously unexplored boundaries.

David Thoreson is an Explorers Club National Fellow and the first American explorer in history to sail the Northwest Passage in both directions. Thoreson has sailed more than 75,000 nautical miles, including be­low the Antarctic Circle, three times across the Atlantic, seven times over the Arctic Circle, twice around Cape Horn and, in 2009-10, a 28,000-mile circumnavigation of North and South America. His documentary of that voyage was nominated for an Emmy and published in the beautiful photo book, One Island, One Ocean.

David is now an inspiring and sought-after speaker on polar, ocean and climate issues, Thoreson has shared his observations at the National Press Club, World Science Festival, TEDx, Nobel Peace Prize Forums, Explorers Club, universities and institutions across the nation.

Testimonials:
 “David Thoreson belongs to a rare breed of adventurer who has the eye of an artist and the ear of an historian. He is articulate, courageous and highly creative.” David Rockefeller Jr., Ocean Advocate and Philanthropist

“Thoreson’s authoritative voice, his heartfelt stories, and his splendid images all make Over the Horizon an important, singular work encompassing high-seas escapades, scientific research and hard-earned, first-person reporting from the far edges of the Earth.”  Herb McCormick, Executive Editor, Cruising World Magazine

Additional Information about David can be found on the following two documents.

Testimonials and Comments on Thoreson’s Presentations and Impacts
Speaking History