Mike Horn
- January 5, 2024
- Explorer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Mike Horn |
| Occupation | Explorer |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 16, 1966(1966-07-16) |
| Age | 58 |
| Birthplace | Johannesburg |
| Country | South Africa |
| Birth City | Gauteng |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Mike Horn Biography
| Name | Mike Horn |
| Birthday | Jul 16 |
| Birth Year | 1966 |
| Place Of Birth | Johannesburg |
| Home Town | Gauteng |
| Birth Country | South Africa |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Blanche Horn |
| Spouse | Cathy Horn |
| Children(s) | Annika Horn, Jessica Horn |
Mike Horn is one of the most popular and richest Explorer who was born on July 16, 1966 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. South African adventurer, known for his explorations without motorized vehicles. He has circled the Equator and Arctic Circle, and skied to the North Pole.
Both he and Alby Mengels are well-known for their adventures.
In April 1997, Mike launched his first big expedition: the six-month solo traverse of the South American continent. He left on foot from the Pacific Ocean and climbed to the source of the Amazon River high in the Peruvian Andes. From here he descended the 7,000 km of the Amazon River on a hydrospeed, until he reached the Atlantic Ocean. It took him six months, solo and without assistance.
In 1999, Mike set off on an 18-month voyage to circle the equator on foot and by sailing.
He was married until his death in 2015 to Cathy Horn. He is the father of two daughters.
Mike Horn Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Explorer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Mike Horn is one of the richest Explorer from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mike Horn 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a veteran of the Army and attended the University of Stellenbosch. After that he began his career in sports science. His adventuring career began at the age of 24.
Many sports teams asked him to be a motivator, such as the Indian National Cricket team, who later credited him for helping them win the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
Mike Horn (born 16 July 1966) is a South African-born Swiss professional explorer and adventurer. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa he currently resides in Château d’Oex, Switzerland. He studied Human Movement Science at Stellenbosch University in Western Cape, South Africa. Horn is currently undertaking his latest expedition Pole2Pole, a two-year circumnavigation of the globe via the two poles.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Mike Horn Dating?
According to our records, Mike Horn married to Cathy Horn. As of December 1, 2023, Mike Horn’s is not dating anyone.
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In 2007, Mike, Jean Troillet, Fred Roux and Olivier Roduit reached the summit of Gasherbrum 1 (8035 m) and Gasherbrum 2 (8068 m) without oxygen. The original plan was to climb four Himalayan summits of 8000 meters, but their luck turned with weather which made them turn back.
Facts & Trivia
Mike Ranked on the list of most popular Explorer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Mike Horn celebrates birthday on July 16 of every year.
In 2010, Mike and Swiss mountain guide/alpinist Köbi Reichen reach the summit of Broad Peak (8047 m) without the use of additional oxygen in the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan.
How did Mike Horn make his money?
MODERN-DAY EXPLORER As the story goes, Horn got rich selling cabbages in South Africa in his early 20s.
What is Mike Horn doing now?
Horn is currently undertaking his latest expedition Pole2Pole , a two-year circumnavigation of the globe via the two poles. Mike Horn became famous in 2001 after completing a one-year, 6-month solo journey around the equator without any motorised transport.
Did Mike Horn summit K2?
After two unsuccessful expeditions to summit K2 in 2010 and 2015 , Mike Horn is currently travelling through Pakistan for his final attempt. Teaming up again with Swiss mountain guide Fred Roux, they are hoping to reach the summit by mid-July.
Who is Mike Horn Panerai?
Mike Horn is among the world’s greatest living explorers and has been a Panerai ambassador on a number of his recent adventures including reaching the North Pole in winter, a pole to pole journey and the circumnavigation of the globe sailing all the world’s oceans and crossing every continent.
Where was Mike Horn born?
Johannesburg, South Africa