DEATH VALLEY TO DENALI EXPEDITION:

From 23rd March – 3rd June 2024, Oli France will attempt to become the first Brit to complete the 3,556-mile journey from Death Valley to Denali, the lowest point on the North American continent at 86 meters below sea level to the highest at 6,194 meters entirely by human-power.

The challenge will involve a solo bike ride through deserts, mountain ranges and frozen roads before Oli joins his 4-man mountaineering team for a 4-week, unsupported
climb to the summit of Denali via the Kahiltna Glacier and the West Butress Route. 

Oli's journey will be the equivalent of cycling from London to Dubai. Starting in Death Valley, one of the hottest places on earth, Oli will cycle North through Nevada, Oregon and Washington, traversing the Sierra Nevada mountains and on into Western Canada cycling the full length of British Columbia, and through South West Yukon until he reaches Denali, a fearsome 6,194m peak in frozen Alaska. Oli will then climb the USA’s tallest peak through treacherous conditions. Denali is considered an extremely difficult climb due to the severe weather and steep vertical climbs. Along the way wildlife that Oli is likely to encounter will include bears, wolves, cayote and moose.

Oli's Death Valley to Denali project is a part of The Ultimate Seven Project: Oli France’s record breaking challenge to become the first person to travel from the lowest geographical point to the highest on all seven continents - entirely by human power. Traversing deserts, jungles, icecaps, mountain ranges and oceans on foot, bike, ski and kayak; this historic adventure will span the entire globe and see Oli cover 15,000 miles across 20 countries and achieve 4 World Records in an epic feat of endurance.  

Thank you to all partnering brands for helping to make this expedition possible. Special thanks to Official Insurance Partner, Convex US

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The Ultimate Seven Website: COMING SOON

SPEAKING BIO:

Oli guides teams through the world’s wildest places.

He has shared his story across the UK and Europe at corporate and charity events, schools and award ceremonies. Whether speaking to small teams, groups of 500 people, or virtually, to remote audiences, Oli’s mission is quite simple:

To guide the audience on a journey, bringing empowering new perspectives on resilience, self-confidence, leadership and how we can fulfil our boldest life goals.

For over a decade, Oli’s adventures have taken him through deserts, jungles, mountains, and war-torn regions. He has faced spies, interrogators, minefields and arrest, along with avalanches, earthquakes, meningitis and severe dehydration, all while attempting to complete challenging journeys in remote corners of the world, alone or while leading a team.  

What Oli has learned, however, is that in some of the darkest places and the bleakest situations, we can encounter untold beauty and unshakable strength, if we allow ourselves to find it. Oli illuminates how we can unlock true self-confidence, develop our resilience, and shift our perspectives on what we think is possible.

Oli has guided teams through countless high-risk situations across the globe, from the highest mountain in Iraq, to the militia-filled jungles of the Congo, to the backstreets of Aleppo, Syria. The pressures and perils of expedition life mean that quickly developing high-functioning teams is vital.

Oli shares his leadership lessons from these demanding environments, where calm decision-making, intensive planning, open communication and understanding the human factor within our teams is critical.

Interested in booking Oli to speak at your event? Get in touch and let’s make it happen.

Key Topics:

FINDING LIGHT IN THE
DARKEST PLACES

Oli has faced countless bleak situations while operating in high-risk environments across the globe. He has learned though that we each hold the power to uncover the light in even the darkest places. Oli's message is that everything is a matter of perspective, and we can learn to control it. Audiences will feel empowered to not only cope with difficult situations, but to see them as an opportunity to thrive and grow.

THE CONFIDENCE WITHIN

So often we look at those who are successful as 'Happy, Confident People.' It's true that our self confidence can sometimes be the limiting factor in achieving our goals. Having guided people from all walks of life on intrepid journeys across the globe, Oli knows that we all possess a deep-rooted confidence, even if we feel unsure where to find it. Oli shares what we can do to unlock our confidence, leaving the audience filled with a newfound sense of positivity and self-belief with which to approach our boldest ambitions.

LEADERSHIP ON THE
EDGE

Oli has guided teams through countless high-risk situations across the globe, from the highest mountain in Iraq, to the militia-filled jungles of the Congo, to the backstreets of Aleppo, Syria. The pressures and perils of expedition life mean that quickly developing high-functioning teams is vital. Oli shares his leadership lessons from these demanding environments, where calm decision-making, intensive planning, open communication and understanding the human factor within our teams is critical. Leaders and teams alike will leave the talk with new methods for building the resilient, caring and high-performing teams needed to achieve success.

Watch Oli's speaking reel and read Oli's testimonials below.