Biography
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Polar explorer and extreme environments specialist, Alban Michon has dedicated his life to icy worlds and scuba diving in all its forms. As a member of the French Explorers Society (Société des Explorateurs Français), he has undertaken numerous daring expeditions, from diving beneath the geographical North Pole ice pack to a 1,000 km kayak crossing in Greenland (The White Trap / Le Piège Blanc) and a 62-day solo expedition across the Canadian Northwest Passage. A "conqueror of the useful" and expert on the cryosphere, he works closely with the scientific community to document climate change, notably through his "Biodysseus" underwater research station project. In 2020, he founded France's first School of Explorers in Tignes to share his expertise in preparation, risk management, and pushing one's limits. As an inspiring speaker, he shares the lessons of his extreme adventures regarding decision-making in the face of uncertainty.
