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Sean Burch (born 18 June 1971) is an American adventure athlete and motivational speaker. He is author of the book, Hyperfitness: 12 Weeks to Reaching Your Inner Everest and Getting into the Best Shape of Your Life (Penguin Group). He holds 6 World Records within fitness and adventure. Burch is the creator and founder of Hyperfitness, a wellness program. He was named Goodwill Ambassador to Nepal by their country's government in 2011. He resides within the Washington DC area.
Ascents & expeditions of note
- ^ 2010 Crossed ‘’’Nepal’’’ via Himalaya Range from India Border to Tibet Border
- ^ 2009 ‘’’Winter Ascent of ‘’’Mount Fuji, Japan’’'
- ^ 2006 ‘’’1st Ascents (63) of Mountain Peaks in 23 Days, Solo, ‘’’Tibet’’’
- ^ 2005‘’’Mt. Kilimanjaro’’’Summit in 5 hours, 28 minutes, and 48 seconds
- ^ 2004 ’’’North Pole Marathon’’’, First Place
- ^ 2003‘’’Mt. Everest’’’Nepal
- ^ 2002 ‘’’Aconcagua’’’ Argentina
- ^ 2002 ‘’’East Greenland’’’ 1st Ascents in Gronau Nunatakker region of‘’’East Greenland’’’
- ^ 2001 ‘’’Shishapangma’’’, Tibet, reached summit with Dan Mazur
- ^ 2000 Wrangell- St. Elias National Park, ‘’’Alaska’’’, 1st Ascents
Photojournalism and videography
Select interviews
- View From the Bay Talk Show, San Francisco, CA
- Mt. Fuji Ascent, National Geographic Radio
- Mt. Kilimanjaro Speed Ascent, National Geographic Radio
- Great Himalaya Trail World Record Expedition, Interview 3, National Geographic Radio
- Great Himalaya Trail World Record Expedition, Interview 2, National Geographic Radio
- Great Himalaya Trail World Record Expedition, Interview 1, National Geographic Radio
- Going From Fat to Fit (How To), TalkZone Radio
- Elliot in the Morning, DC101 Radio Program
- Interview, Mt. Everest, CNN
- Interview, Mt. Everest, #2, CNN
References
- ^ Associated Press. “Adventure Hikes the Himalaya in 49 Days”. MSNBC. 17 February 2011 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41651569
- ^ CNN, 14 October 2010 http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/sports/2010/10/14/intv.world.record.trek.burch.cnn?iref=allsearch
- ^BBC, October 25, 2010 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11625219
- ^ Outside Magazine, February 2011 http://outsideonline.com/adventure/travel-ga-201102-himalaya-trail-record-sidwcmdev_153914.html
- ^ Men's Fitness, April 2011, http://www.mensfitnessmagazine.com.au/TheEndBit/tabid/1556/language/en-US/Default.aspx
- ^ Explore's Web, October 11, 2010, http://www.explorersweb.com/world/news.php?id=19707
- ^ Guinness World Records Book, 2008, http://books.google.com/books?id=rbZMg7CGnKYC&pg=PA173&lpg=PA173&dq=sean+burch+kilimanjaro+world+record&source=bl&ots=oP1FFfzw6W&sig=1bX8ValmlDkE9x14Oazd6PSmUMo&hl=en&ei=L3m5Tbv5KKfq0gGemD0&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CEwQ6AEwCTgK#v=onepage&q=sean%20burch%20kilimanjaro%20world%20record&f=false
- ^, CNNi Interview, August 16, 2005, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gGgrar6u70
- ^ Mt. Fuji Winter Ascent, Mens Running Magazine UK
- Mt. Fuji Winter Ascent, Honolulu Advertiser Newspaper
- 63 1st Ascent Mountain Peaks in Tibet, National Geographic Adventure Magazine
- Pain for Happiness Article, Virginia Living Magazine
- Mt. Everest Summit Reached, Mt Everest Government Board
- Burch Interview, Everest, USA Today
- Goodwill Ambassador to Nepal, Explorers Web
- Goodwill Ambassador to Nepal, Nepal Ministry Board of Tourism
- North Pole Marathon, Runner's World Magazine
- Sean Burch's Website
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