Ed Stafford

First Man to Walk the Amazon, European Adventurer of the Year, Discovery Channel Host

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Ed Stafford Biography

Ed Stafford walked into the history books when he became the first man to walk the length of the Amazon River. His epic adventure took two and a half years and his success made headline news, featured in over 900 articles and on news channels worldwide. His achievement is documented in the Guinness World Records, and he was honored as the European Adventurer of the Year in 2011. Additionally, he received an award for outstanding bravery from Sir Ranulph Fiennes and the Transglobe Expedition Trust, recognizing his truly extraordinary feat.

Ed Stafford is recognized for his honest and realistic portrayal of the challenges he faced during his journey, such as snakes, severe floods, electric eels, jaguars, and encounters with local tribes. His experiences serve as powerful lessons on motivation, resilience, collaboration, and respect for other cultures. He skillfully incorporates themes of resilience, risk management, respect for the environment, and maintaining positivity in adverse conditions, often delivered with a sense of humor.

Beyond his Amazon adventure, Stafford has continued to engage audiences worldwide through his survival series on the Discovery Channel, including "Naked and Marooned with Ed Stafford" and "Marooned." These shows demonstrate his ability to survive in extreme conditions while filming himself. His documentary footage was turned into a globally recognized Discovery Channel documentary broadcasted in over 100 countries. His book, "Walking the Amazon: 860 Days. One Day at a Time," has reached a global audience, having been translated into several languages, including Mandarin, Ukrainian, Polish, and Spanish. Stafford remains committed to inspiring both adults and children to explore and appreciate the outdoors.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/10/2024.

Ed Stafford Videos

  • Ed Stafford -- Caminando la Amazonas - YouTube

Ed Stafford Books

  • Naked and Marooned: One Man. One Island.
    Naked and Marooned: One Man. One Island.
  • Walking the Amazon: 860 Days. One Step at a Time.
    Walking the Amazon: 860 Days. One Step at a Time.

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Ed Stafford is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Ed Stafford for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Ed Stafford generally travels from LondonUK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jonathan Mooney, Jared Cohen, Bill Gates, Bunker Roy and Paul Bloom. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ed Stafford for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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