Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson

My name is Grant Rawlinson but most people call me ‘Axe’. My nickname originated from my earlier years playing rugby.  It stuck so much I realised that not many people knew my real name!  I am a native of New Zealand but have been based in Asia for the majority of my life.  My purpose in life is exploration.  I love the world of adventure and have made expeditions on 5 continents, from the summit of Mt Everest, virgin peaks in Kyrgyzstan, crossing seas and continents to the wilds of Patagonia.  My preferred expedition style is lightweight, using as little support as practically possible.  I never stop dreaming up unique and exciting expeditions to explore the world’s more remote environments using mainly my own human power, including paragliding, cycling, climbing, swimming, rowing, kayaking and trekking.  As I evolve and grow I also enjoy leveraging the power of the wind which can take us on amazing journeys at sea or in the air. 

Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson