Jon Robert Muir OAM (born 1961) is an Australian mountaineer who has hiked through many terrains, supporting himself through his travels, becoming very skilled at hiking, hunting and finding resources. He is well known for hiking alone across Australia, the North pole, South pole, Mt. Everest and kayaking in the ocean. He has many different achievements that are listed below, in chronological order. Biography Muir grew up in Australia. He began adventuring after being inspired while sailing with a friend. He started rock climbing professionally. At age sixteen, Muir decided to drop out of school and pursue adventuring and climbing full time, beginning in New Zealand. He climbed Mount Everest solo and hiked across Australia without assistance or re-supply. Muir lives on an off-grid property, adjacent to the Grampian ranges in Victoria, Australia. Achievements See also Alone Across Australia List of people who have walked across Australia Australian Geographic Society Adventure Awards References External links Jon Muir's website via the Wayback Machine 1961 births Living people Australian mountain climbers Recipients of the Medal of the Order of Australia Australian summiters of Mount Everest