Adventure Hall of Fame: The Second Inductee Is…..

The votes are in and they have been counted, but there has been a slight problem in the process..

Someone mentioned early on, “What would happen if there was a tie?” Sure. It had to be said.

John Muir and Yuri Gagarin both received high marks and battled it out throughout the final voting round. Yuri Gagarin, as the first man to fly in to outer space, became a quick surprise (at least to myself) as the early leader in the voting process.

John Muir’s influence and inspiration still drive many environmentalists and adventurers into the wilds and his books are still widely read today. He brought on a tough battle in the voting process and was behind almost till the very end..he lead a strong comeback in the past two days.

They tied.

So, now what? Do I elect them both and give them both the merit they deserve? Or do I come up with a creative way to break the tie? I flipped a coin, literally. Heads for Yuri, tails for Muir. After two weeks of battling, it came down to a 50-50 shot.

Click below to see who won the coin toss and who is the latest Adventure Hall of Fame inductee.

Note: Be sure to read the whole entry for a slight twist in the voting process, as well as to place your votes for the next round of 10 inductees.  Comment with your vote for who should be included in the next round.  Alright, Continue to see who won the coin toss>>>

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Adventure Hall of Fame: Who’s Next? John Muir or Yuri Gagarin? Vote Now!

Adventure Hall of Fame: Vote For The Next Inductee…

The Adventure Hall of Fame has received some good interest over the past week.  Many people have chimed in with their thoughts and suggestions on who or what events should be included in the next vote.  It has now become time to narrow the field down to 10.  These 10 individuals and events will be narrowed down to two, on Saturday.

If you would like to read more about the Adventure Hall of Fame, or how this process works, feel free to read my first post concerning this ongoing project.  This is a community project.  Simply stated, the Adventure Hall of Fame will present the biggest events and people that have helped shape our adventure world and expanded upon what we know.

Last week,  I opened up the voting to decide the next inductee.  I was looking for a list of 10 individuals or events, that would then be narrowed down, through voting, to two.  Many people made their suggestions and joined in on the fun.  It is now time to narrow that field down to ten.

Once the list is presented, feel free to comment on why someone or something should be included, or why not.  From this list, two individuals or events will be decided upon.  This is your chance to get involved make a vote, and take part in recording our adventure heritage.

Click below for the ten individuals or events up for nomination into the Adventure Hall of Fame.

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The Adventurist Launches “The Adventure Hall of Fame”: First Inductee, Amelia Earhart–You Vote For the Next One

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward. ” Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart’s life has come to symbolize many things: Courage, Adventure, Tenacity, and Achievement. She was a leader of feminine rights. A true rebel of her day. In a time where women were not treated as equals, Amelia Earhart stood her ground and proved that women could be successful in a man’s world. She offered inspiration to generations, not just in flight, but in theory and courage and her relentless pursuit of equality.

Through Flight, her spirit would soar…..

• Woman’s world altitude record: 14,000 ft (1928)
• First woman to fly the Atlantic (1928)
• Speed records for 100 km (and with 500 lb (230 kg) cargo) (1931)
• First woman to fly an autogyro (1931)
• Altitude record for autogyros: 15,000 ft (1931)
• First person to cross the U.S. in an autogyro (1932)
• First woman to fly the Atlantic solo (1932)
• First person to fly the Atlantic alone twice (1932)
• First woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross (1932)
• First woman to fly non-stop, coast-to-coast across the U.S. (1933)
• Woman’s speed transcontinental record (1933)
• First person to fly solo across the Pacific between Honolulu, Hawaii and Oakland, California (1935)
• First person to fly solo from Los Angeles, California to Mexico City, Mexico (1935)
• First person to fly solo nonstop from Mexico City, Mexico to Newark, New Jersey (1935)
• Speed record for east-to-west flight from Oakland, California to Honolulu, Hawaii (1937

On July 2nd, 1937, Amelia Earhart would disappear while attempting the last leg of an around-the-world flight. A nationwide search and rescue would ensue, but Amelia would never be found. Her legacy would be recorded in history books, but her death would remain one of the world’s true mysteries.

Books have been written about her life. Theories have been spread about her death. The mystery of Amelia Earhart may never be solved, but through her pursuit of adventure, she will always inspire.

In 2008, The Adventurist kicks off a new project. A project to recognize those that, through adventure and achievement, offer courage and inspiration for the future. This will not be a celebration of death, but rather a celebration of a life well lived and the events that have changed our world forever. Amelia Earhart represents that true adventure spirit. She forged new paths, inspired those who followed, and will be remembered for changing the way that women were seen, at a time when it mattered most.

The Adventure Hall of Fame will recognize those both living and deceased, as well as specific events, for their contributions to the adventure world. The select group of individuals and events will be chosen based upon their accomplishments, courage, and inspiration, as well as the adventure spirit that they instill. They should encourage our dreams, inspire our lives, and touch the world in a positive manner. These men, women, and events will come from many fields and backgrounds. Not all will represent adventurers. Some will be scientists, teachers, explorers, and writers–many fields that expand on what we know, where we go, and push us farther than we could have been without them.

Click Below To Read More And Vote For The Next Adventure Hall of Fame Induction

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