John Dunn

John Dunn (born 1954) is a wilderness explorer, writer and photographer, originally from England, but now based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. and National Geographic magazines and conducts illustrated talks worldwide.

Expeditions

Dunn has completed a number of expeditions during his career. Many of them have been pioneering, being the first recorded human-powered traverses of remote areas.

Ellesmere Island, 1990

In 1990, Dunn led a four-man team on the first human-powered traverse of Canada's Ellesmere Island. The 96-day, journey was conducted on skis with the team pulling sleds containing supplies and photography equipment.

Baffin Island, 1994

In 1994, Dunn and his team completed the first human-powered crossing of Baffin Island, the fifth largest island in the world. The journey was completed in 192 days during the northern summer. They carried an inflatable canoe to aid them on particular sections of the journey. Each lost around in the process.