Australia New Zealand Explorers Club

Mr. Clark Carter (International Member - 2006, Australian)

Areas of Interest: Adventurer, Explorer, Film maker

Brief Bio: Clark Carter is passionate about two things: Adventure and Filmmaking. Fortunately for him, he is able to combine both of these passions into what is quickly becoming a career for the young Australian.

In 2005, at just 21 years of age, Clark, along with fellow adventurer Chris Bray (22), attempted the first complete traverse of Victoria Island in the Canadian arctic, a distance of approximately 1000km, unsassisted, using home made (and designed) wheeled kayaks. After 58 days, they found they were only a third of the way across and had to accept defeat. Not ones to give up easily, the pair returned to Victoria Island in 2008, armed with a whole lot of hindsight. They continued where they left off (literally) and after a further 75 days on the land, they finally finished their mission to traverse the Island at it's widest point. Clark and Chris were honored to receive the prestigious Spirit of Adventure Award in 2008 by the Australian Geographic Society for their efforts.

Upon returning from the arctic, Clark completed his degree at the University of NSW with a B.Arts (Media and Communications) majoring in film. With a couple of expeditions and a degree under his belt, Clark is excited to be getting stuck into film and television work this year, including making the documentary on the arctic expeditions.

During his travels, Clark endeavours to capture not only his experiences on film, but also record the world through which he travels. Rather than embarking on adventures trying to rule and conquer the elements, Clark chooses instead to immerse him-self in them, and in this way he gets more out of the experience. Exploring how far the human spirit can push the body past its perceived limits, Clark has experienced parts of the globe that very few ever have, inspiring others to also reach beyond their own limits.

3 news pieces from Mr. Clark Carter:

ANZEC Annual Dinner (2010-04-18)
Hi All, First up... Thanks so much to all who attended last weeks annual dinner and AGM. It was a great night with great people. For those of you who couldn't make it, i'll give you a brief run down of the night. We had 24 guests in total, which was a great turnout... most were ANZEC membe....View Details >>

Social Drinks this week at Sydney Harbor (2009-07-19)
Dear fellow members, It's been a busy year thus far for most of us and I'm sure you're all in need of a break. We often meet up for formal dinners and presentations, but not too often on a casual social setting, so.... This is a non-formal social event for ANZEC members, please feel free to c....View Details >>

Indian Ocean Rowing Race 2009 (2007-05-12)
Clark Carter along with fellow adventurer Ryan Storey have just entered the first ever inaugral Indian Ocean rowing race in 2009, organised by woodvale events. The pair will row their 7m ocean rowing boat over 6000 km of open ocean from Western Australia to Mauritious - taking approximately 75-90 da....View Details >>

5 photos from Mr. Clark Carter:

Places Visited: Victoria Island, Canadian Arctic, New Zealand, USA, Papua New Guinea, Mexico, 'Europe'

Webpage: www.ClarkCarter.com