Evelyne Binsack is a Professional Mountain Guide UIAGM and Expedition Leader, keynote speaker, mental and business coach, and bestselling author. She was among the first women globally and the youngest to earn a Swiss federal diploma as a mountain guide. Evelyne became the first Swiss woman to summit Mount Everest solo, a feat documented in "Evelyne Binsack: Defeating Mt. Everest and Reaching New Heights."
Evelyne undertook the "Expedition Antarctica," reaching the South Pole from Switzerland using only muscle power. Over 484 days, she cycled more than 25,000 kilometres through 16 countries to southern Chile. This journey completed her "Three Poles" trilogy, making her the first person to reach the highest (Mount Everest), southernmost (South Pole), and northernmost (North Pole) points on Earth under her own power. She is also the only person crossing the entire hemisphere using muscle power.
In 2019, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Barbie™ doll, Evelyne was honoured as a female role model, becoming the first Swiss woman to have her own Barbie doll.
Her career began in a sports store while she pursued middle-distance running. At sixteen, she discovered her passion for mountaineering, which led her to earn her mountain guide diploma at 24 and establish her mountaineering school. Evelyne climbed the Eiger North Face in winter and later completed a solo ascent, awarded "Film of the Year" in 1999.
On May 23, 2001, she became the first Swiss woman to summit Mount Everest via the North Route in Tibet. She earned a professional helicopter pilot licence between expeditions and worked in Europe. Her "Expedition Antarctica" from 2006 to 2008 was her most challenging, leading to her nomination for "Swiss of the Year" in 2008.
Evelyne trained as a documentary filmmaker in Los Angeles in 2012, returning to Everest for her film "ÜberLebensWille." From 2016 to 2017, she completed her "Three Poles" trilogy by reaching the North Pole. Since 2019, she has focused on coaching and organisational consultancy in change management and leadership.
How can I book Evelyne Binsack for my next event?
Email evelyne.binsack@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Evelyne directly.
What topics does Evelyne Binsack specialise in?
Evelyne Binsack specialises in discussing mountaineering, expeditions, coaching and more.
What is Evelyne Binsack's speaking style like?
Evelyne delivers inspiring talks with passion and expertise, drawing from her remarkable adventures. Her engaging style motivates audiences, making complex challenges relatable and encouraging personal growth and resilience.
Does Evelyne Binsack offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Evelyne Binsack offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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