climber in Yosemite climbing history. Sailing and SCUBA In 1982, Ray and his wife Jenny sailed around the world in three years aboard their 41-foot ketch Suka (an acronym for "Seeking UnKnown Adventures"). During the voyage, they spent six months scuba diving and snorkeling in the Caribbean. Ray is a Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) certified diver. Light-weight hiking enthusiast In 1991 he discussed ideas related to backpacking with the publication of his PCT Hikers Handbook, which described hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail in a much shorter time, using homemade lightweight gear and techniques including early start times with longer days and more mileage at a slower pace. The book was revised and retitled in 1999 as Beyond Backpacking, and revised and retitled again in 2009 as Trail Life. In 1998, according to former GoLite owner Kim Coupounas, it was Ray Jardine designed the original 12 lightweight backpacking products offered by the startup company, who had a royalty arrangement with Jardine in its early years. Antarctica: Skiing to the South Pole Starting on November 11, 2006 at the Patriot Hills Base Camp on Antarctica, Ray and his wife Jenny skied to the South Pole. They pulled sleds containing their gear and supplies. They traveled for 57 days and covered 750 miles and reached the South Pole on January 8, 2007. See also History of rock climbing List of first ascents (sport climbing) References External links Ray Jardine homepage Friends History American rock climbers 1944 births Living people Hikers Northrop University alumni Martin Marietta people