READ: Richard Named in 100 Great Explorers of the Last 100 Years

In this, the longest piece ever published on ExplorersWeb, they profile — in no particular order — the 100 figures who have most influenced adventure in the last century.

Some achieved their standing from one visionary accomplishment, others from an exceptional body of work. There are kayakers, polar travelers, mountaineers, ocean rowers, cavers, astronauts, archaeologists, aviators, and more.

All 100 have pushed the limits of their chosen fields, set a standard of excellence, and made the world better known.

#25 Richard Bangs

Best known for: Adventure literature and films

In college, Richard Bangs spent his summers as a Colorado River guide in the Grand Canyon. Soon, he was on to bigger and better things. In 1973, he and a crew successfully ran Ethiopia’s Awash River. The expedition solidified his reputation as one of the world’s best river guides.

Soon, the group founded Sobek Expeditions, which helped Bangs and his partners rack up 35 first descents.

He went on to a prolific career in writing and film directing. He has published 19 books, including The Lost River: A Memoir of Life, Death and the Transformation of Wild Water, which won the National Outdoor Book Award. In 2005, he co-directed the IMAX film Mystery of the Nile, which chronicles the 114-day first full descent of the Blue Nile from source to sea.

Read the full article here https://explorersweb.com/100-great-explorers-last-100-years/