François-Guy Thivierge

François-Guy Thivierge is among the some 30 adventurers on the planet to have completed one of the most coveted extreme odysseys around the world: the seven summits and the two poles.Having conquered Everest and the highest summit on each of the continents, mountaineer and lecturer François-Guy Thivierge is no stranger to hard work. A native of the Quebec City area, he has around 3,000 ascents under his belt, has toured some fifty countries and skied both of the Earth’s poles. His determination also prompted him to establish the Roc Gyms climbing centre and the Montagne de l’Espoir, a foundation dedicated to supporting young people in need. In addition to his thirst for the most daring of adventures, François-Guy Thivierge pursues a major dream: that of sharing with others his driving passion and the values the mountain has taught him.