Erik Aanderaa
Sailor, Adventurer, FilmmakerSailing the northern arctic oceans to explore the most remote, isolated places in these waters. Everything is captured on film to make self-documenting videos about the expeditions to go on his YouTube channel. Erik is hoping to inspire everyone with some interest in outdoor life to get out and challenge the spirit of adventure.
Lars (meandmybravefox)
Professional Photographer, Content CreatorLars is an outdoor photographer and adventurer from Germany. He lives in Allgäu / Bavaria and spends most of his time in the mountains with his camera. For him, photography is much more than just taking pictures. He says that photography is perfect for capturing moments forever and sharing them with others. With his photos and the stories surrounding them, he wants to inspire and motivate others to spend more time in nature and experience it more consciously with all their senses.
Romy (Etappen-Wandern)
Blogger, Author, AmbassadorHiking 800 kilometers straight through the Alps? Exploring the most remote corners of the mountains with just a tent, backpack, and some food? Sometimes climbing, sometimes using ropes and ice axes over the glacier, or skiing through Northern Sweden in winter? Romy from the outdoor blog "EtappenWandern" loves adventures. What should never be missing on her tours: Her adventure dog Greta, a camera, and her ZOLEO. With these, she has everything she needs: always cheerful company, the ability to capture the most beautiful moments, and the security of being able to contact the outside world at any time. Follow her tours on Komoot.
Jost Kobusch
Alpinist, Speaker, AuthorHe is known for solo climbs at high altitudes. With his minimalistic approach he dedicates himself to the 'departure into the unknown' - winter ascents, new routes and unclimbed peaks; that is what Jost stands for. At the age of 25, in 2018, he was listed for the Piolet d'Or, arguably the most important award for an exceptional performance in extreme alpine sports.
George Shaw
Advanced Sea Kayak Coach & GuideGeorge is a BC UKCC Level 3 Advanced Water Endorsed Sea Kayak coach and guide; he was brought up in the south of England and now lives in the Isle of Man. His speciality is coaching in exciting, rough, more advanced conditions, however as an all-round coach and guide, he loves every aspects of the sport. His accomplishments and experience include expeditions in a variety locations and environments, George has been fortunate to be involved in expeditions to Greenland, Norway (Loften Isands and Tromso), Aleutian Islands, Brittany, Shetlands, Kafelonia, Scilliy Islands, Outer Hebredies and Skye. He has also completed various open crossings throughout the British Isles and Ireland. George is the only kayaker to have achieved the 5-kingdom open crossing challenge holding 3 records of the 5 crossings and in his spare time George likes nothing more than playing in tide races and surfing in sea and surf kayaks.
A FEW WORDS FROM GEORGE
My strength of character as a person has been mentored by the people I have met and the coaches and people that have helped me along the way. I have no time to battle egos or small minds, my views are always observational and never personnel. My life is better on the water, I look forward to meeting you all and sharing my love for the adventure with you.
Sarah Williams
Tough Girl Challenges - Adventurer and Host of the Tough Girl PodcastSarah Williams, founder of Tough Girl Challenges, is a fearless advocate for adventure and female empowerment. Through the 3x award winning, Tough Girl Podcast, she amplifies the stories of extraordinary women from around the globe, inspiring millions worldwide. Sarah's own feats include completing the Marathon des Sables, thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, and cycling from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas. With each challenge, Sarah pushes boundaries, fuels resilience, and motivates others to pursue their dreams. As a ZOLEO ambassador, she embodies the spirit of staying connected in remote areas, empowering fellow adventurers to push their limits while ensuring safety and communication. Join Sarah on her incredible journey and discover the power of adventure with ZOLEO.
Stephen J Reid
Outdoors AdventuresStephen is a professional commercial filmmaker who brings his filmmaking skills and sense of humour to creating fun content in the outdoors. A collector of outdoors hobbies, Stephen can be found Hiking, Camping, Paddling, Cycling and Running his way around various locations in Ireland & the UK.
Pierre Farrugia
Hiker, Backpacker YoutuberPierre Farrugia, a nature enthusiast from Malta, has a deep love for the great outdoors and a passion for exploring new places. Motivated by his adventurous spirit, he turned to YouTube as a platform to share the marvels of his explorations and showcase the beauty of his homeland. To fully immerse himself in the natural wonders of Malta, Pierre acquired various skills such as backpacking, trekking, abseiling, caving, and kayaking. During his solo expeditions, he discovered ZOLEO, a safety gear that he considers essential for attaining "peace of mind" for himself and his loved ones.
Zenia Maltha
Hunter, outdoor enthusiast, bloggerZenia is a passionate hunter and outdoor enthusiast as well as a blogger. She regularly goes hunting in the wilderness, venturing off-grid with her baby girl. She counts on Zoleo to provide her the ability to stay connected in case of an emergency. In addition to hunting, Zenia enjoys hiking in nature throughout Scandinavia with her husband and baby daughter.
James Michael Forrest
Adventurer, writer, and hikerJames Forrest is a record-breaking adventurer, writer and hiker from the UK. He is best-known for completing a three-year mission to climb 1,001 mountains across the UK and Ireland, including all 282 Munros in Scotland. He has set multiple FKTs (fastest known times) for mountain challenges and is a self-confessed hiking addict. James is the award-winning author of Mountain Man: 446 Mountains. Six Months. One record-breaking adventure, and a regular contributor for the UK's biggest hiking magazines including Trail and The Great Outdoors. He lives in Cumbria close to the Lake District National Park.
Nikolai Schirmer
Skier and filmmakerNikolai Schirmer is a Norwegian law school graduate who turned his focus to a career as director and professional skier. He was voted European Skier of The Year in 2020, and shares his adventures through his films and series, many of which you can check out on his YouTube channel here.