In 1986, he was a member of the Steger International Polar Expedition, the first confirmed expedition to reach the Pole with no re-supply. Along with his polar brother, Misha Malakhov, he is the only person in the world to have reached the North Pole on foot four times.

As Canadian leader of the Soviet Canadian Polar Bridge Expedition, he crossed 1800 kilometres of Arctic Ocean from Russia to Canada via the North Pole. In 1995, he and Misha Malakhov completed the first journey to the North Pole and back, in the spirit of the early explorers, without being re-supplied by aircraft or aided by support teams. He has been decorated by the Soviet, Russian and Canadian governments for his polar achievements.

Richard's passion is the Arctic. He lectures on his polar journeys and leads others to experience the Arctic. He lives in the Gatineau Park, Quebec with Josée Auclair and their children Tessum and Nansen.

Polar Record...

• 1978 - 2000
  Participated in/lead and organized more than 35 Arctic Expeditions
  Operates Arctic Watch; Canada's most northerly wilderness lodge
• 1995
  Weber Malakhov Expedition
• 1993 - 2000
  Weber Malakhov North Pole Dash
• 1992
  Weber Malakhov Expedition
• 1989
  Global Concern Expedition
• 1988
  Soviet - Canadian Polar Bridge Expedition
• 1986
  Steger International Polar Expedition

Awards...

• 1989
  UNESCO "International Fairplay Award" for participation in the Polar Bridge Expedition
• 1989
  "Order of Friendship of Nations" presented by the Government of the Soviet Union
• 1992
  "Confederation Medal" from Government of Canada, presented by then Speaker of the House of Commons, the Honourable John Fraser P.C., Q.C.
• 1993
  "Russian Medal for Personal Courage" presented by the Government of Russia following a declaration signed by President Yeltsin
• 1994
  "Meritorious Service Medal" presented by the Governor General of Canada
• 1996
  "Meritorious Service Medal" presented by the Governor General of Canada. Richard is the only person to be twice awarded this medal
• 1996
  "Order of Friendship of Nations" presented by the Government of Russia

Presentation Topics...

• Goal Setting & Vision
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Planning
• Perseverence
• Motivation