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Honorary Doctorate in Geography
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Taken from the "Laurentian University - News Release prepared by Paul de la Riva Laurentian University awarded an honorary Doctor of Geography to a world renowned explorer,
Mr. Bernard Voyer.
A world renowned explorer, Mr. Bernard Voyer has pushed the testing of physical and psychological endurance of skiers as well as their resistance to the cold. This ski and outdoor professionnal accomplished a world first in 1992 by crossing Ellesmere Island, the most northern piece of land on Earth. Mr. Voyer is also the first Canadian to ski to the magnetic pole and to cross Greenland. In 1994, reached the North Pole via Siberia; in 1996, he skied to the South Pole without external assistance; and in 1997, he climbed the highest peak in the Americas, Mount Acongagua (6,959 metres), in Argentina.
In 1999, Bernard Voyer conquered Mount Everest (8,850 metres) in Nepal, the highest point in the world. Considered among the best contemporary climbers, Mr. Voyer is attempting to complete a tour of the world by climbing the highest peaks of each of the continents. He is among the very few who have reached the three poles (North, South and Everest). Earlier this year, he was awarded the Gold Medal from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in honour of his accomplishments. In 1997, he was presented the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Québec and the gold medal of Québec's National Assembly.
For more information, please call Mr. Bernard Voyer at (514) 844-4568, everest@bernard-voyer.com or at www.bernard-voyer.com .
Bernard Voyer and Dr. Jorge Virchez

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