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Three explorers aim to be first to cross Atlantic in a hydrogen balloon

Three pilots will attempt the first hydrogen open basket gas balloon crossing of the Atlantic next month. British explorer Sir David Hempleman-Adams, 66, will be joined by American balloon manufacturer Bert Padelt, 62, and Swiss scientist and ...

17 Aug 2023 at 11:09

Explorer excited to add hydrogen balloon attempt to his Atlantic crossings

A British explorer has spoken of his excitement and apprehension ahead of attempting the first crossing of the Atlantic in a hydrogen balloon. Sir David Hempleman-Adams, 66, will be joined by American balloon manufacturer Bert Padelt, 62, ...

27 Aug 2023 at 12:06

British adventurer sets three female airship records in the US

A British adventurer has set three female airship world records – 20 years after her father set the male record in the same airship. Alicia Hempleman-Adams, 35, from Bath, Somerset, achieved the feat in Connecticut in the United States ...

24 Apr 2024 at 12:39

Alicia Hempleman-Adams ‘breaks hot air ballooning records’ during solo flight

A British adventurer hopes to have set two hot air ballooning world records during a single solo flight in Canada. Alicia Hempleman-Adams, 33, from Bath, Somerset, flew across Calgary province and into Saskatchewan province. She ...

23 Nov 2022 at 19:32

Explorer becomes first woman to solo traverse Baffin Island

A British explorer has become the first woman to solo traverse across Canada’s freezing Baffin Island a day earlier than expected. Camilla Hempleman-Adams battled temperatures as low as minus 40C and winds of 47mph during the ...

31 Mar 2025 at 01:11

Adventurer apologises over ‘first’ Baffin Island claim after Inuit backlash

A British adventurer who claimed to be the first woman to solo traverse Canada’s largest island has apologised after she was criticised for her “ignorance”. Camilla Hempleman-Adams battled temperatures as low as minus 40C ...

10 Apr 2025 at 09:45

Explorer aims to become first woman to complete -40C expedition solo

A British explorer is aiming to become the first woman to solo traverse across Canada’s Baffin Island, battling temperatures as low as -40C. Camilla Hempleman-Adams, 32, will cover 150 miles during the two-week ...

09 Mar 2025 at 14:03

Transatlantic balloon crossing attempt thwarted by weather conditions

An attempt to cross the Atlantic in a hydrogen open basket gas balloon has been thwarted by weather conditions, seven hours into the challenge. British explorer Sir David Hempleman-Adams, 67, set off from ...

29 Jun 2024 at 12:46

Explorer hopes transatlantic balloon attempt proves ‘age is just a number’

One of three pilots attempting the first hydrogen open basket gas balloon crossing of the Atlantic has said it shows the “spirit of exploration never fades”. British explorer Sir David Hempleman-Adams, ...

24 Jun 2024 at 01:29

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