Compiled & Edited by Capt. Lynn Danaher MN ‘05 The Explorers Club Compiled & Edited by Capt. Lynn Danaher MN ‘05
Has an amazing history!!!!
Henry Collins Walsh 1904 Formed in 1904 “…to unite explorers in the bonds of good-fellowship and to promote the work of exploration by every means in its power…”
PS: The dues will not exceed 5.oo per annum. May 2nd 1904 My dear Bryant … The idea of club is to limit membership to those who have traveled and brought back results. There will be necessity of adding afterwards men of means. Yours sincerely, F. W. Stokes PS: The dues will not exceed 5.oo per annum.
Adolphus Greely Founding Member
Original Signatories of the Explorers Club 1905
First President of the Explorers Club
27 West 67th Street NYC First Location 1905
members of the Arctic Club 1912: Explorers Club “takes upon its rolls” members of the Arctic Club
345 Amsterdam 1 9 2
Representing 60 countries Club Membership Currently 3,000+ Members Representing 60 countries
Women were not allowed to join until 1981 and now comprise approx 25% of the membership
Explorers Club members have accomplished many significant FIRSTS !!
First to the North Pole April 6, 1909
Robert Peary
Matthew Henson
1926 Byrd’s flight over the North Pole
The First Man to Reach the South Pole 1911
Roald Amundsen Dec. 1911
First solo flight across the Atlantic 1927 Charles Lindbergh
the first to break the sound barrier 1947
Chuck Yeager
The First to reach the summit of Mt. Everest 1953
Sir Edmund Hillary
Tenzing Norkay
Commander W.R. Anderson First to navigate under the polar ice cap 1958
USS Nautilus
Descent and Exploration to the bottom of the ocean the Marianas Trench Aboard Trieste, after 60 untethered dives,
1960 7 miles deep Jacques Piccard & USN Lt. Don Walsh
The first Man to circumnavigate Planet Earth from Outer Space 1962
John Glenn Who later went on to become a US Senator from and returned to space again in
The first Man to walk on the Moon 1969
Famous quote “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” Neil Armstrong
Astronaut Sally Ride became the First American Woman in Space and is an Honorary Member of The Explorers Club
Sally Ride
Explorers Club members that have made important discoveries and accomplished significant research
Bob Ballard Marine Archaeologist
The Discovery of the Titanic mid Atlantic Ocean 1985
The Discovery of Earliest Man Olduvai Gorge
Louis and Richard Leakey
Jane Goodall First significant and long term study of Primates in their natural habitat
Paul Sereno Paleontologist has discovered new dinosaur species on several continents
Discovery and recovery of the Inca Ice Maiden at Johan Reinhard 1995 Discovery and recovery of the Inca Ice Maiden at 20,700 feet
The current and ongoing Genographic Project, tracing the Journey of Man
Spencer Wells Explorer in Residence National Geographic
Travels the world collecting DNA
Explorers Club members have also enjoyed some of the most Celebrated Adventures
Lowell Thomas with Lawrence of Arabia 1917
Chapin Expedition to Ruwenzori Mountains 1927
Thor Heyerdahl Kon-Tiki & Aku-Aku
Rapa-Nui
Capt. Norm Baker
Voyages of Ra I & Ra 2 Kon-Tiki
Tigris
Extensive Research of Easter Island (Rapa-Nui) Edmundo Edwards & Claudio Cristino
Restoration of Tongariki, Rapa-Nui
Dr. Jerri Nielsen
for breast cancer while stationed at Almundsen-Scott Who in 1999 treated herself for breast cancer while stationed at Almundsen-Scott South Pole Research Station
The Explorers Club Flag: A rich history of courage and fidelity
Many carry the Explorers Club Flag
Flag #123 Thor Heyerdahl
1963 the crossing of Ellsmere Island by foot by Louis Catlow
Edmundo Edwards & Lynn Danaher Rapa-Nui
Raivavae Archaeological Project 2006
Numerous members of the Explorers Club have participated or led Antarctic Expeditions
Shackelton and Scott reached 82 Shackelton and Scott reached 82*16’ the farthest south 1901-1904 National Antarctic Expedition
Scott at the South Pole, with tent left behind by Amundsen Jan. 1912
Robert Falcon Scott died 1912 in Anarctica
Buried on South Georgia Ernest Shackleton 1901-1904 1908-1909 1914-1916 1921-1922 Buried on South Georgia
expeditions to Antarctic Richard Byrd’s expeditions to Antarctic 1928 -1930 1933-1935
Gould was second-in-command to Admiral Richard E Gould was second-in-command to Admiral Richard E. Byrd's first Antarctic expedition of 1929-1930. he was a polar explorer, geologist, teacher, and college president
1979 Lawrence M. Gould 50th Anniversary of the Byrd Expedition
R/V Lawrence M Gould a specially designed Antarctic Research Vessel is named in his Honor
Naomi Uemura mountaineer, explorer, dog sled journey across Antarctica 1981 died after reaching the summit of Denali alone in winter 1984, his body was never found
Ranulph Fiennes circum navigated the earth via both poles 1982
Robert Swan “In the Footsteps of Scott” EC flag Expedition 1986
1986 Dr. Robert A. Wharton Jr. Antarctic Expedition to South Victoria Land
1991 & 1996 Dale T. Andersen 1991 Expedition to Bunger Hills Oasis 1996 Ecological Research Project, McMurdo Valleys
1997-1998 Alain Hubert Traversed Antartica in 99 days by foot, skis and powerkite Alain Huburt
1998 Dr. Paul A. Berkman Antarctic Nearshore Marine Ecology
Will Steger 1995 Trans-Arctic Expedition the crossing of the North Pole
Steger Antarctic Expedition 1989
Jan Mela with 2 others reached the South Pole, Jan, 2005 he began the youngest polar explorer and the first disabled person who has made it to the south pole on skis
Peter I Island DX Radio Expedition Antarctica Feb 2006
Rune Gjeldnes Feb. 2006 completed a solo crossing of Antarctica via the South Pole on skies He also has skied crsoo Greenland lengthwises, and to the north ple uinaided
Explorers Club Members have Created of 2 of the Finest Photographic Collections of Antarctica
Frank Hurley’s memorable photographic record of Shackleton’s Antarctic Expedition of 1914-1917
Hurley in the rigging of the Endurance
Endurance locked in the ICE
The Demise of Endurance
Frank Wild
Shackleton in camp
The Shackleton Dogs
The hut on Elephant Island
The moment of rescue
Rosemarie and Pat Keoughs’ “Antarctica”
Pat and Rosemarie Keough
Glenn Keough a young EC member
Sought by Collectors
“Albatross”
Presenting a copy to HRH Prince Charles
Other Explorers Club Members of note
As President of the US 1901-1908 vastly expanded the nations forest reserves Teddy Roosevelt
innovator of aerial cartography completed mapping of Mt. McKinley, Mt innovator of aerial cartography completed mapping of Mt. McKinley, Mt. Everest and Grand Canyon 1930s & 1940s Bradford Washburn
Joan Connelly Archaeologist
Sven Olaf Lindblad of Lindblad Expeditions
Brian Hanson In Mongolia Participated in Antarctic Quest 2003
David Doubilet one of the worlds leading underwater photographers
Jim Fowler TV Host and authority on predatory birds
Sylvia Earle Oceanographer Pioneered study of marine ecosystems
Anna Roosevelt pioneered the use of applied physics to field archaeology in tropical environments
Richard Wiese filmmaker
Eugenie Clark Ichthyologist “the shark lady” researched in areas as yet unknown in the South China Sea
Buzz Aldrin Astronaut
President Dan Bennett
The late Sir Edmund Hillary served as the Explorers Club Honorary Chairman
It is important to encourage qualified individuals to consider membership members have been attending Banff Mountain Film Festival for several years
Jason Schoonover, Brian Hanson, Ron Zuber, Lynn Danaher & Jim Chester representing the EC in Banff, Canada 2007
Sponsoring young field researchers
to explore and investigate
Their world
A inspiring and fun way to connect with each other and keep our club vital is the Symposium concept
A gathering of fellow EC members on Salt Spring Island, BC 2005
2006 EC Symposium Salt Spring Island BC Canada
Explorers Club Symposium Salt Spring, Canada 2007
The Keoghs past few Salt Spring Symposiums are the inspiration for our Compass Symposium
Rosemarie Keough recipient of the Stefansson Medal 2007
There are several ways to connect to HQ in NYC and events to attend The Explorers Club Annual Dinner (ECAD)
Rolex Award Recipients
2005 Lowell Thomas Annual Dinner
The Explorers Club quarterly magazine
The monthly Explorers Log
Headquarters Today: 46 East 70th Street 1965
The extensive library
Library
Art
Archives
Film
Photos
Memorabilia
Sir Edmund Hillary Map Room ~5000 sheets
of seekers of the unknown…. other curious minds….. But most important ……. The Explorers Club is a fellowship…… of seekers of the unknown…. other curious minds….. With a desire to Explore …. And Discover what is over the next Horizon !!