[1][2][3] He has stood on top of Mount Everest twice in 1997 and 2010, climbed the Seven Summits,[4] and is one of the few westerners who have crossed The Empty Quarter on camels.
[6] Clarke has developed a career as a public speaker and media personality, drawing on his adventure and business experiences.
He has also coached mental toughness, helping the Canadian national hockey team in 2018 in PyeongChang, and working with the Washington Capitals on their way to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2018.
Clarke was born in Calgary, Alberta, and as a child spent time hiking and skiing with his family in the Rocky Mountains.
Because the expedition was in support of the Alberta chapter of the Canadian Lung Association, the team climbed without bottled oxygen.
[29] Prior to embarking on the crossing of the desert, Clarke travelled to London to visit Sir Wilfred Thesiger KBE, DSO, FRAS, FRSL, FRGS.
[43] Following his expedition across The Empty Quarter, Clarke wrote and released From Everest to Arabia: The Making of an Adventuresome Life, chronicling the journey.
Initially, LiveOutThere.com was intended to be an online community for outdoor enthusiasts, but after two years the website was switched to a focus on e-commerce.