Konyukhov is the only person to have reached such extreme points of the planet as the
North Pole (three times), the
South Pole, the
Pole of Inaccessibility in the Arctic Ocean and the top of
Mount Everest (twice) and also sailed around the world via
Cape Horn 4 times. He is also the first Russian to have climbed the three highest peaks in the world.
Mount Everest,
K2 and
Kangchenjunga.
Sailing In November 2000, Konyukhov was engaged in the French solo non-stop round the world yacht race "Vendée Globe" 2000-2001 (at first 24 skippers, then 15 rated) on the "Open 60" type "Modern University for the Humanities" yacht. Due to technical breakdown, Fyodor stopped at Sydney (AUS) and so was forfeited from the race. In 2020 Konyukhov remains the only Russian sailor to compete in this race. In May 2008, Konyukhov completed a solo circumnavigation of
Antarctica in a sailboat, becoming the second person to do so, since the first person was the Brazilian
Amyr Klink. His attempt began on 26 January 2008 and took 102 days in total, with his route falling entirely between the
45th and
60th parallels south.
Rowing Konyukhov has set world records, notably crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a row-boat URALAZ in 46 days, the best 24-hour distance in the same boat (110 miles).
Ballooning On 23 July 2016, Konyukhov became the second person to
circumnavigate the world in a
hybrid hot-air helium balloon. Konyukhov announced his intention to challenge Fossett's record in September 2015, although the idea had "first captured [his] imagination in 1992". The balloon he used, named the
Morton, was specially constructed by
Cameron Balloons in
Bristol, England, and had a height of and a volume of . The balloon's non-pressurised
gondola was made of
carbon fibre and measured roughly wide and tall, containing Konyukhov's bed, food, water, oxygen, and first-aid supplies, as well as navigation and communication equipment. He and his team had arrived in Australia in June, but experienced several delays due to weather and the failure of equipment to arrive on time. After launching, Konyukhov flew east across Australia and the
South Pacific Ocean to South America, where he passed through Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and the southern tip of Brazil. He then flew across the
South Atlantic, the southern
Indian Ocean, and the
Southern Ocean before eventually landing again in
Bonnie Rock, Western Australia, completing his circumnavigation. Konyukhov's planned route was , but an unexpected southerly deviation (which took him to the
Antarctic Circle) extended his flight to . He set a new round-the world time of 272h 11m, subject to official confirmation. He described his experience in a newspaper article. In November 2019 he said he would travel in a balloon into the stratosphere.
Others 2000 (March) – Completed the longest dog race IDITAROD – 1150 miles from Anchorage to Nome (Northern route) finishing in 68th place in 15 days. As he finished in last place he won the Red Lantern award. 2007 (May) - Dog sled expedition across Greenland Ice Cap from East to West with Greenland Inuit Hans Aronsen. Started from Isortoq (East Coast) and finished at West Coast (Ilullisat). Covering about 800 km in 15 days and 22 hours during a Trans-
Greenland dog sleigh ride. 2013 (April–May) – Dog sled expedition from North Pole to Canada. Together with his partner - Viktor Simonov they crossed Arctic Ocean in 46 days and reached the shores of Ward Hunt Island (Canada). In 2011 Konyukhov fulfilled an expedition cross Ethiopia, covering more than 1000 km of route. == Explorers Grand Slam ==