My name is Grant Rawlinson but most people call me ‘Axe’. My nickname originated from my earlier years playing rugby. It stuck so much I realised that not many people knew my real name! I am a native of New Zealand but have been based in Asia for the majority of my life. My purpose in life is exploration. I particularly am drawn to human powered exploration. I love the world of extreme adventure and have made over 50 expeditions on 5 continents, from the summit of Mt Everest, virgin peaks in Kyrgystan, crossing seas and continents to the wilds of Patagonia. My preferred expedition style is lightweight, using as little support as practically possible. I never stop dreaming up unique and exciting expeditions to explore the world’s more remote environments using only my own human power including paragliding, cycling, climbing, swimming, rowing, kayaking and trekking. I will keep exploring as long as my mind and body allow.
Happy exploring!
Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson