"Notwithstanding the poles or the mountains, my Bronze was the scariest thing I ever did," says Hempleman-Adams. "It was the first time I had to share a tent with four others, as well as cook and manage for myself. As you get older, you get more experienced and can take on more. But it was a huge learning curve."
Hempleman-Adams was involved with The Duke of Edinburgh's Award between the ages of 14 and 18, completing his Silver when he was 15. His daughter has just finished her Bronze.
"The award is good at giving youngsters an experience they would not normally have," he explains. "It's been the most influential thing in my life in terms of getting time for adventure and seeing the world."
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