Pushing the advancement of humanity through sustainable, human-powered expeditions. |
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CORONA FREE RANGE HUMANS SERIES
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.
“If it can be dreamt, it can be done” - Mario Rigby
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SHACKLETON CAMPAIGN
Shackleton was an explorer who pushed the boundaries of what it means to be courageous and have perseverance. During an expedition through Antarctica Shackleton and 27 of his men were trapped by icebergs and formidable weather conditions. They survived on the ice for 2 years when Shackleton finally decided to paddle to a “nearby” location where help would be. It was a journey through 30 metre massive waves through the Atlantic Ocean in the Arctic.
As an explorer you’re faced with mother nature’s unrelenting force, you are merely a spec in her way. Not only do we know these facts but we’ve lived through and have to survive these experiences. @shackletonlondon is a brand I’m very honoured to collaborate with alongside these great explorers and individuals: Ian Holdcroft, Conor and James Aiken. I did a full length interview called Life on the Edge with world renowned journalist Sophy Roberts, check it out in the video above. |
KAYAK LAKE ONTARIO
Promoting domestic and sustainable travel Mario took his community on a journey to explore the beauty of our great country Canada. On July 17th Mario embarked on a kayaking expedition the full length of Lake Ontario (map). Beginning in Burlington and finished in the Thousand Islands completing 355 kilometre of paddling. Mario also will be engaging youth who don’t readily have access to outdoor spaces by raising funds for a local charity, My Stand. My Stand provides youth in Toronto with mentorship and leadership training. Mario’s goal is to use his platform to inspire and teach young people how to overcome obstacles.
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NUVO MAGAZINE COVER
When the expedition is over and the adventure at its end, Mario Rigby, modern-day eco-explorer, returns from the desert or the shore to a triplex in Toronto’s Little Italy. There, in his apartment, he occupies both his mind and his time dreaming of ways to decolonize the essence of his craft. For Rigby, who is increasingly recognized as a socially conscious adventurer, the concept of “conquest” must be severed from the expedition if the explorer is to have any meaning or purpose.
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EXPERIENCE LIFE MAGAZINE
Thank you to Experience Life Magazine for featuring me on the cover of their April 2020 issue. My first American cover and I could not be any prouder, thank you for recognizing my drive and effort to push the boundaries of what it is to be a modern day explorer.
I strive to explore the world in ways that help shed light to who we are as a human species and what our role here on this beautiful garden we call earth, let us play lightly on this garden so that we and generations beyond us can enjoy the fruits we savour today. |
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CBC NEWSToronto explorer successfully kayaks the length of Lake Ontario in 20 days
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RED BULLMeet the explorer who paddled across Lake Ontario over 20 consecutive days
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICMeet the adventurer: Mario Rigby on serendipity, sustainability and celebrating difference
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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.
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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.
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DIVERSITY IN THE OUTDOORS
Exploring why 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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