Will Cross World Class Mountain Climber

Will Cross has successfully ascended the highest peaks on all seven continents and walked to both the North and South Poles. Literally, Will has led expeditions to the ends of the earth, including climbing 15 unmapped, unexplored mountains in Greenland, as well as expeditions in Patagonia, Mountains of the Moon, the Sahara Desert, and the Thar Desert of India. Will’s achievements have been covered by CNN, BBC, The Today Show, Discovery Channel, Voice of America, KDKA News and Talk Radio, and ABC, CBS, and NBC national affiliate stations. He has also appeared in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, Explorers Journal, and GQ. During 2003 and 2004, Will delivered an inspirational Public Service Announcement viewed by over 17 million people.* Will’s 2004 Mt. Everest expedition had a reach of over 37 million people.* In 2005, Will won the Media Spokesperson of the Year Award. 

Will has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 30 years. Will effectively manages his diabetes in the most extreme conditions, while facing many challenges such as irregular meals, extreme temperatures, unusual sleeping patterns, physical exertion, high risks of frostbite and dehydration, and less than ideal conditions in which to monitor glucose levels and administer insulin. Will seeks to get the message out that if he can control his diabetes in the most unlikely conditions, no one should feel hindered by diabetes.

Will’s memberships include the American Alpine Club, Royal Geographical Society, Explorers Club, and the American Mountain Guides Association. He received a Gold Congressional Award for exemplary service to the United States, granted for his initiative, achievement and service. Will is a professional member of the National Speakers Association. 

Will holds a Bachelor of Arts from Allegheny College, a Master of Science in Education from Duquesne University, and Secondary Principal’s Certification from the University of Pittsburgh, where he specialized in educational programs for troubled teens. Will, his wife Amy and their 6 children live in Pittsburgh.

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Will Cross Website