Erling Kagge
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
2
Honours
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Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Kagge's achievements are extraordinary by any measure. He was the first person to complete the Three Poles Challenge on foot, a feat that combines extreme endurance with meticulous planning. His solo South Pole journey remains a benchmark in polar exploration. As an author, his books have reached millions of readers worldwide, and his publishing house has shaped Norwegian literary culture. His art collection, exhibited at a major museum, reflects a discerning eye. These accomplishments place him in a rare class of individuals who excel in both physical and intellectual pursuits.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
First person to complete the Three Poles Challenge on foot
Reached North Pole, South Pole, and Everest summit on foot
First person to reach the South Pole solo, unsupported, and unassisted
Completed 1,400 km journey across Antarctica
Rankings & Lists
Norway's most acclaimed living polar explorer
Magazine Covers
GQ
May 2019
Polar Explorer Erling Kagge on Why Walking is the Key to Being More Productive
The Economist
April 2019
Erling Kagge wants you to walk
Financial Times
September 2020
It's not rational to be an art collector, it's an obsession
Wallpaper*
October 2022
From Oslo with love: Erling Kagge's art collection goes on show
Records & Feats
First person to complete the Three Poles Challenge on foot
Reached the North Pole, South Pole, and summit of Mount Everest on foot, finishing in 1994.
First person to reach the South Pole solo, unsupported, and unassisted
Completed a 1,400 km solo journey across Antarctica in 50 days in 1992-1993.