Alasdair Turner

Biography

Mountains, vertical terrain, and cold places have long been the study of photographer Alasdair Turner, who is also an AMGA-certified rock guide and a mountaineer. Originally hailing from Scotland, Alasdair was born into a family heritage of farming and engineering. For himself, he initially chose chemistry (University of Oregon); however, leaving Scotland did not dull his internal conquest. An explorer born to seek the polar regions, Alasdair has most recently devoted his career to and found his home in Antarctica. Although very competent in the field, he is engaging science ambassador to the natural world.

Mountains, vertical terrain, and cold places have long been the study of photographer Alasdair Turner, who is also an AMGA-certified rock guide and a mountaineer. Originally hailing from Scotland, Alasdair was born into a family heritage of farming and engineering. For himself, he initially chose chemistry (University of Oregon); however, leaving Scotland did not dull his internal conquest. An explorer born to seek the polar regions, Alasdair has most recently devoted his career to and found his home in Antarctica. Although very competent in the field, he is engaging science ambassador to the natural world.