Sean Burch

Sean Burch (born June 18, 1977) is an American adventure athlete and motivational speaker. He is author of the book, Hyperfitness: 12 Weeks to Reaching Your Inner Everest and Getting into the Best Shape of Your Life.[1] He holds 8 World Records within fitness and adventure.[2][3][4] Burch is the creator and founder of Hyperfitness, a wellness program. He was named Goodwill Ambassador to Nepal by their country's government in 2011.[5][6][7] He resides within the Washington DC area.

Ascents & expeditions of note

Photojournalism and videography

  • (2010) "Upper Dolpa"[23]
  • (2010) Tibet Border at Humla, Nepal[24]
  • (2012) Library of AP Photographs[25]
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References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 18, 2012. Retrieved October 24, 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. . WTOP
  3. . CBS
  4. Craig Glenday (April 29, 2008). Guinness World Records 2008. Bantam Books. pp. 173–. ISBN 978-0-553-58995-5.
  5. "Sean Burch, Nepal Goodwill Ambassador". Explorers Web
  6. Outside Magazine, February 2011 "It Keeps You Running" Archived February 22, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  7. Goodwill Ambassador to Nepal, Explorers Web
  8. Burch Interview, Everest, "Forgoing supplemental oxygen makes task even more daunting". USA Today.
  9. Mt. Everest Summit Reached, Mt Everest Government Board Archived March 2, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  10. Elliot in the Morning, DC101 Radio Program
  11. North Pole Marathon, Runner's World Magazine Archived October 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  12. Mt. Kilimanjaro Speed Ascent, National Geographic Radio
  13. 63 1st Ascent Mountain Peaks in Tibet, National Geographic Adventure Magazine
  14. Mt. Fuji Ascent, National Geographic Radio Archived December 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  15. Mt. Fuji Winter Ascent, Honolulu Advertiser Newspaper
  16. BBC, October 25, 2010 "Running man's record-breaking race across Nepal"
  17. Associated Press. “Adventure Hikes the Himalaya in 49 Days”. NBC News. February 17, 2011 http://www.nbcnews.com/id/41651569
  18. Great Himalaya Trail World Record Expedition, Interview 3, National Geographic Radio Archived March 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  19. Explorers Web, December 23, 2014
  20. “To The End of the World with Sean Burch, an Extreme Mountaineer”. WTOP. December 24, 2014
  21. Mountain Climber Sets World Record in Nepal
  22. American Explorer Sets New Official Record for Most 1ST Ascents
  23. Reuters Archived February 21, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  24. Associated Press
  25. Associated Press Image Library
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