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    Lars Monsen

    Lars Monsen

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    Lars Monsen's most notable accolade is being the first person to complete the 8,252-kilometer crossing of northern Canada, a feat that demonstrates extraordinary endurance and skill. His ability to survive and thrive in extreme conditions, including a 2.5-year battle with Lyme disease, speaks to his resilience. As an author and television presenter, he has inspired countless Norwegians to embrace the outdoors, and his work with Ingen Grenser highlighted the capabilities of people with disabilities in challenging environments.

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    Honours & Distinctions

    First-person crossing of Canada

    Guinness World Records·2002

    Completed the 8,252-km thru-hike from Kaktovik to Goose Bay, a route never before completed in one journey.

    Records & Feats

    First person to thru-hike across northern Canada

    Historic First·2002

    Completed the 8,252-km journey from Kaktovik, Alaska, to Goose Bay, Labrador, in 947 days.