crossing of the complete Darien Gap between Panama and Colombia. In South America, his teams tested the theories of the late Dr Thor Heyerdahl using traditional reed boats to show how ancient people could navigate the rivers. He has carried out numerous expeditions in Guyana and done four to help the Wai Wai tribe. In Nepal John discovered giant "mammoth-like" elephants.
From 1978-1992, under the patronage of the Prince of Wales, he organised and led Operations Drake and Raleigh, involving over 10,000 young men and women in the largest youth leadership expedition ever. Today, as President of the Scientific Exploration Society, he organises expeditions for more mature people concentrating on archaeological, environmental, medical and wildlife projects. He is also President of the water charity Just a Drop which provides clean water for remote communities.
Author of fifteen books, he also finds time to work with underprivileged youngsters in Britain's inner cities.
The Pan American Highway running from Alaska to Cape Horn is broken in Panama and Colombia by the infamous Darien Gap. This is the story of how in 1972 a large international team of servicemen and scientists made the first vehicle crossing of the complete gap, carrying out important research en route. A dramatic tale of human endeavour under the most appalling conditions; JBS describes this as his 'toughest project'.
Hi, thought this Lecture may be of interest http://www.wildernesslectures.com/speaker.php?id=236 ----------------------------- The Pan American Highway running from Alaska to Cape Horn is broken in Panama and Colombia by the infamous Darien Gap. This is the story of how in 1972 a large international team of servicemen and scientists made the first vehicle crossing of the complete gap, carrying out important research en route. A dramatic tale of human endeavour under the most appalling conditions; JBS describes this as his 'toughest project'.