Eco-Explorer Mario Rigby is known as the man who walked the length of length of Africa. Pushing the advancement of humanity through sustainable, human-powered expeditions by promoting social and environmental justice through exploration and storytelling. |
CAICOS CHALLENGE - (COMPLETED)
A human powered traverse across the Turks & Caicos Islands Mario recently completed a traverse of the Turks & Caicos Islands using only human-powered propulsion which includes; swimming, biking, kayaking, running and hiking. Mario completed the challenge 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 done it.
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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.
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LATEST EXPEDITIONS
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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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CYCLE ACROSS CANADA
I've completed a solo and unsupported across Canada from Victoria, British Columbia to St. John's, Newfoundland. The tour began July 19 and ended October 18th. A walk in the park compared to Crossing Africa but this is an entirely different challenge on its own. I'll be training throughout the year, joining charity bike tours to gain some training. Stay up to date with my weekly blog. View my trails and route on Strava.
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LATEST PRESS
SHACKLTON CAMPAIGN
Shackleton is a brand I’m honoured to collaborate with. I did a full length interview (Life on the Edge) with world renowned journalist Sophy Roberts, check it out in the video above.
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EXPERIENCE LIFE MAGAZINE COVER
A big thank you to Experience Life Magazine for featuring Mario on the cover of their April 2020 issue. His first American cover.
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NUVO MAGAZINE COVER
Many thanks to NUVO Magazine for featuring me in their magazine and having me on the cover.
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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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YOUTUBE
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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 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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