Meet Mario Rigby, the Eco-Explorer renowned for his incredible feat of walking the length of Africa. Mario's passion lies in pushing the boundaries of sustainable, human-powered expeditions, which promote social and environmental justice through the power of exploration and storytelling. He has dedicated his life to inspiring others to live more sustainably and to use their own two feet to connect with the world around them. With his unwavering commitment to the planet and its people, Mario is truly a trailblazer for a more sustainable future.

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CHARGING ACROSS CANADA
Mario's eyes sparkled with excitement as he stood before his pure electric vehicle, ready to embark on an epic 8000km+ road trip across Canada, from Newfoundland to BC. To raise awareness about climate crisis and the importance of sustainable travel. With his electric car as his trusty companion, Mario was ready to explore Canada's stunning landscapes and show the world that electric cars are the way forward.
TURKS & CAICOS CHALLENGE
A world first! traversing Turks & Caicos Islands using only human-powered propulsion including; swimming, cycling, kayaking, running and hiking. Accompanying Mario across the oceanic waters was Chev Dixon, making them the first to have ever crossed it. Mario completed the entire challenge by crossing over the 8 main islands on May 4 which took him 5 days.  This was an incredible athletic feat that has never been recorded before making Mario the first to have ever completed the entire traverse. 
Nov 2015 -  Feb 2018
WALKING AFRICA
Crossing Africa was a solo two year, 12,000 km voyage from Cape Town, South Africa to Cairo, Egypt, entirely by foot and kayak. Mario wanted to show the world the authentic side of African people that isn't shown on mainstream media. In his attempt Mario has made experiences along the way that has forever changed his life and perspective on humanity.

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A journey of a lifetime across Africa
Mario completed a solo, two-year voyage covering the length of Africa from south to north, entirely by foot and kayak. Crossing Africa shares stories with the world about everyday lives of ordinary Africans in an entirely unique way, all while experiencing the many rich cultures, environments, and wildlife of Africa.​ 
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CYCLING ACROSS CANADA

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​CYCLING ACROSS CANADA
Film premiere mid April 2020 (Tickets)
A solo and unsupported cycling tour across Canada from Victoria, British Columbia to St. John's, Newfoundland. A walk in the park compared to Crossing Africa but this is an entirely different challenge on its own. Mario began training by joining charity bike tours. View my trails and route on Strava. Also check out my Gear Review video.
​TURKS & CAICOS SERIES
A Docu-Series each month | Episodes
I'm chronicling new adventures in the Turks and Caicos. Between globe-trotting explorations to remote parts of the world I will share breathtaking and heart-pumping local adventures, diving into history, culture and natural wonders. I will venture to the islands’ most rugged landscapes, revealing historical sites, as well as the islands’ rich culture in this visual storytelling series.
DIVERSITY OUTDOORS
Why do we need more inclusion outdoors?
A giant elephant looms the room (a topic so to speak) about black people, including POC (people of colour) in the outdoors. It is a particularly difficult topic within the community. The response from my POC friends when saying, "I like to hike, climb, kayak or bike"... 

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For requests, including interviews, endorsement, brand partnership, and speaking inquiries, please contact Mario's team at: info@mariorigby.com / madison@p1m.ca
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Mario Rigby is an eco-explorer who completed a solo, two-year, 12,000 km voyage from Cape Town to Cairo entirely by foot and kayak. 

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