Richard Parks is an extreme environment athlete. In 2011 he became the first person to climb the highest mountain on each of the world’s 7 continents and stand on all 3 poles within 7 months. In 2014, Richard became the fastest Brit in history to ski solo, unassisted and unsupported to the South Pole.

Richard’s first book “Beyond the Horizon” will be published on 25th September 2014 and his new Channel 5 TV series will be broadcast this autumn.