Discipline
Outdoor Adventurer
Profile
For William Pike; Every Day’s A Good Day. He has a passion for the outdoors, adventure, education, fun, and for living life to the max. He has a Bachelor of Education with First Class Honours, and is currently a practising Primary School teacher by day. By night a highly sought after inspirational & motivational speaker. He is also the author of his popular autobiography; Every Day’s A Good Day. In 2010, the William Pike Challenge Award (WPCA) was successfully launched at Hilltop School in Taupo; an outdoor activity based challenge program for 11 and 12 year olds.
William was mountaineering on Mt. Ruapehu when it erupted in September 2007. His legs were severely crushed by rocks, mud & snow. He became critically hypothermic; doctors and rescue authorities noted his survival as 'a miracle '. Among other life threatening injuries, his right leg was amputated below the knee. This hasn’t slowed William down at all. William is doing what he loves best, like; kayaking, bush walking, mountaineering, hunting, and exploring NZ’s beautiful backcountry.
“I’ll jump at any chance I get to be amongst the NZ outdoors. Whether it’s an extended expedition, or a weekender, there’s something special about leaving civilization and making your own tracks into the unknown, or soaking up the atmosphere at your local outdoor spot. I get a huge sense of satisfaction in visiting isolated places rarely enjoyed by others. I love seeing others enjoying the outdoors too, especially NZ's youth. My gear allows me to safely enjoy a variety of environments, from the seaside to the mountain-tops.”
To find out more on William’s speaking, the WPCA and recent trips, visit: www.williampike.co.nz or email him at pikewilliam@hotmail.com
