Alan Hobson is an international bestselling author of half a dozen books, a former nine-time All-American gymnast, marathon runner, hang glider pilot, white water kayaker, cold water scuba diver, parachutist, and journalist. Not only is Alan an Everest climber and a cancer survivor but an inspirational figure and has appeared on television shows such as Oprah.

As one of today's most influential role models for women and girls, Ann Bancroft became the first women in history to sale and ski across Antarctica's landmass. She has been named by Glamour Magazine, "Women of the Year" and founded the Ann Bancroft Foundation which celebrates potential achievements of women and girls.

Araceli Segarra is a lecture speaker, Physiotherapist, climber, model, TV and radio speaker and mountaineer. In her motivational conferences, she refers to the experience she lived during the shooting Everest, the IMAX documentary film, (when the worst tragedy in the history of Everest occurred) as a metaphor to reflect on different aspects of human nature, which expresses itself to the limit under these conditions.

"Man vs. Wild" star, Bear Gyrlls at the age of 23 was the youngest British climber to have successfully climbed Everest and returned alive. A Lieutenant Commander in the UK's Royal Naval Reserve, Bear's story is about achievement and commitment to success under the most arduous conditions.

A former NASA Astronaut and veteran of 5 space missions, Dr. Bonnie Dunbar has logged 1,208 hours and has orbited more than 50 days in space. Dr. Dunbar is the President and CEO of the Museum of Flight and is the recipient of The Museum of Flight's Pathfinder Award. Dr. Dubbar has been honored by numerous professional societies and universities as well as by NASA.

Dan Buettner is an explorer, educator, author, public speaker and co-producer of an Emmy Award-winning documentary who also holds three world records for endurance bicycling. He is the founder of the online Quest Network, Inc., which provides opportunities for students to interactively engage with explorers on expedition