Mark Inglis
Mark Inglis is a mountaineer and motivational speaker from New Zealand who is the first double amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest
Mark’s story of overcoming adversity teaches resilience and goal achievement.
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new zealand
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10+ years
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About Mark Inglis
Mark Inglis is a world-renowned mountaineer, adventurer, author, and motivational speaker whose life story stands as one of the most powerful examples of resilience and human courage. In 1982, Mark survived 14 harrowing days trapped in an ice cave during a blizzard on New Zealand’s highest peak, Mount Cook. The ordeal cost him both legs below the knees due to severe frostbite. What followed was not retreat—but reinvention.
Against all odds, Mark Inglis became the first double amputee to summit Mount Everest, proving that limitations exist far more in the mind than in the body. His ascent placed him among the world’s most inspirational figures and redefined perceptions around disability, endurance, and leadership. His Everest expedition was documented in Discovery Channel’s “Everest: Beyond the Limit,” bringing his journey to a global audience.
Beyond mountaineering, Mark is an accomplished Paralympic cyclist, winning a silver medal in the 1 km time trial at the Sydney Paralympics, and representing New Zealand on international stages. He is also the founder of Limbs4All, a charitable initiative supporting amputees in developing countries, and has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Everest Rescue Trust. His talks resonate deeply with business leaders, athletes, students, and organizations navigating change and adversity.
As an author, Mark has penned acclaimed books including No Mean Feat, Off the Front Foot, and Five Legs on Everest, offering raw, reflective perspectives on survival, ambition, and purpose. Honoured by TVNZ’s “This Is Your Life”, Mark Inglis remains a living testament to the power of perseverance. Book Mark Inglis as a keynote speaker to deliver an unforgettable message: your greatest setbacks can become your strongest summits.
Mark Inglis is a world-renowned mountaineer, adventurer, author, and motivational speaker whose life story stands as one of the most powerful examples of resilience and human courage. In 1982, Mark survived 14 harrowing days trapped in an ice cave during a blizzard on New Zealand’s highest peak, Mount Cook. The ordeal cost him both legs below the knees due to severe frostbite. What followed was not retreat—but reinvention.
Against all odds, Mark Inglis became the first double amputee to summit Mount Everest, proving that limitations exist far more in the mind than in the body. His ascent placed him among the world’s most inspirational figures and redefined perceptions around disability, endurance, and leadership. His Everest expedition was documented in Discovery Channel’s “Everest: Beyond the Limit,” bringing his journey to a global audience.
Beyond mountaineering, Mark is an accomplished Paralympic cyclist, winning a silver medal in the 1 km time trial at the Sydney Paralympics, and representing New Zealand on international stages. He is also the founder of Limbs4All, a charitable initiative supporting amputees in developing countries, and has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the Everest Rescue Trust. His talks resonate deeply with business leaders, athletes, students, and organizations navigating change and adversity.
As an author, Mark has penned acclaimed books including No Mean Feat, Off the Front Foot, and Five Legs on Everest, offering raw, reflective perspectives on survival, ambition, and purpose. Honoured by TVNZ’s “This Is Your Life”, Mark Inglis remains a living testament to the power of perseverance. Book Mark Inglis as a keynote speaker to deliver an unforgettable message: your greatest setbacks can become your strongest summits.
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Mark Inglis
Paralympic Silver Medalist – Cycling
Won a Silver in the 1 km Time Trial at Sydney Summer Paralympics
Mount Everest Summit – Double Amputee
Successfully climbed Mount Everest using prosthetic legs
Everest Rescue Trust Goodwill Ambassador
Served as a goodwill ambassador for the Everest Rescue Trust
Founder – Limbs4All Trust
Founded Limbs4All, a Thailand–New Zealand based charitable trust
Discovery Channel Feature
Featured on Discovery Channel Everest: Beyond the Limit
TVNZ “This Is Your Life” Honour
Honoured on TVNZ’s This Is Your Life
Published Author
Authored books like No Mean Feat, Off the Front Foot & Five Legs on Everest
Global Motivational Speaker
Has delivered powerful keynote addresses worldwide
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Mark Inglis
Mark Inglis is a mountaineer and motivational speaker from New Zealand who is the first double amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest
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