Q.:
What are the fees for a presentation?
A.: The fees differ according to the type of
lecture: school, corporate or event. To obtain our
fees, please contact us.
Q.: Does he give his presentation
in English?
A.: Of course. He is
regularly asked to pronounce his lecture elsewhere
in Canada, the United States and in Europe.
Q.: Where are announced the
presentations open to the public?
A.: The lectures open
to the public are always announced in the "News"
section.
Q.: Would Mr. Voyer agree
to come to our school?
A.: Of course, as a speaker. Mr. Voyer offers a lecture
adapted to all levels, beginning from the 2nd cycle
of elementary. You can contact
us to obtain further information or visit our
page on school
presentations.
Q.: Will he sign autographs
for the students?
A.: Unfortunately not.
This would take far too much time. On the other hand,
an autographed poster will be offered to each institution.
It is the same for the pictures. It will only be possible
to take one group picture.
Q.: Can I take
and/or use the photographs of Bernard Voyer’s
website?
A.: To use the photographs
on www.bernardvoyer.com,
you must obtain a preliminary authorization. All rights
on the photographs are reserved to Bernard Voyer Explorateur
Inc. and no use can be made without authorization
under penalty of legal resort.
According to the law on copyright act #
L.R. 1985, CH. C-42, for the purposes of this
Act, "copyright", in relation to a work,
means the sole right to produce or reproduce the work
or any substantial part thereof in any material form
whatever, to perform the work or any substantial part
thereof in public or, if the work is unpublished,
to publish the work or any substantial part thereof,
and includes the sole right to authorize any such
acts. See more details on the law at http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C-42
Q: What was your first expedition?
A.: It wasn’t really a true expedition
but I remember that when I was a kid, my friend Marcel
and I spent one night under a tent…. behind
his house!!!
Q.: Did you get scared during
your expeditions?
A.: Yes, very often. In high mountain, for
example, there is always a risk of avalanche, of stones
falling, cracks, storms, frost bites, etc. Sometimes,
I even fear that I won’t be able to succeed,
I’m afraid of forgetting something, that my
tent tears in the wind, that I will lose my way. That
it why it’s so important to be well prepared
before leaving on an expedition.
Q.: Did some of your friends
die in expedition?
A.: Not with me. But unfortunately, I have
several adventurous friends who died in mountain.
Being prudent is certainly one of the great qualities
to be acquired before leaving for remote places.
Q.: What did you bring and
leave on top of Mount Everest?
A.: I brought a small plastic bottle that I
filled with snow, my only memory of up there. No one
leaves anything on top of Everest, it would become
pollution and also out of respect for this sacred
mountain.
Q.: Between the North and
South Pole, which is the coldest?
A.: The South Pole. The temperatures can reach
-70°C as opposed to the North Pole, where they
rarely exceed -50°C.
Q.: Did you see any animals
at the poles?
A.: On the way towards the North Pole, I saw
polar bear traces, Arctic foxes and you can sometimes
see appear, in the cracks of the ice, the head of
a seal. At the South Pole, there is no form of animal
life. On the other hand, on the outside of the Antarctic
continent, you can see tens of millions of seals,
penguins, whales, birds…
Q.: Do you brush your teeth
in expedition, how do you wash yourself?
A.: Of course. Personal
hygiene remains very important in expedition. It’s
a little more complicated and less comfortable however.
We sometimes have to wash ourselves with snow.
Q.: How do you potty in expedition?
A.: Just like you, but a little quickly!!!
Q.: What do you eat in expedition?
A.: For reasons of lightness and conservation,
the majority of the meals are freeze-dried (dried
with cold) or dehydrated (dried with heat). We just
need to add hot water and let it sit a little and
it’s ready! In fact, it’s almost the same
food as astronauts.
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Q.: What are your favourite
foods?
A.: Fruits: apple, orange
Vegetables: onion
Meat : veal
Fish : cod
Desserts: lemon meringue pie
Q. : What were your favourite
activities when you were young?
A.: Summer camp, scouts, army cadets, athletics,
skiing. And as a teenager, I devoted myself to outdoor
activities: excursion, boating, kayaking, parachuting
and deep-sea diving.
Q.: Do you have brothers and
sisters?
A.: Yes. I have a sister, Sophie and two brothers,
Pierre and Frédéric.
Q.: Do you have any children?
A.: I have one. My son’s
name is Yoann.
Q.: What are your future projects?
A.: Some mountain and
polar expeditions. I’m also writing a book which
should be published in 2005.
Q.: Would Mr. Voyer agree
to come to our school?
A.: Of course, as a
speaker. Mr. Voyer offers a lecture adapted to all
levels, beginning from the 2nd cycle of elementary.
You can contact us to
obtain further information or visit our page on school
presentations.
Q.: What are the fees for
delivery for promotional items?
A.: The minimum delivery fee is 8,50$. Depending
on the size of the package, the price can go up.
Q.: How can I know the total
amount of my order, taxes included?
A.: To obtain the total of your purchase, including
delivery and taxes, please contact
us indicating us the selected items and how many
you desire.
Q.: Can I get the items autographed?
A.: Definitely. When you contact us by email,
phone, fax or by mail, please specify the first name
of the person the article will go to and give us your
complete postal address of return.
Q.: Has Mr. Voyer written
a book?
A.: Bernard's book,
ANIU
From
Snowflake to Iceberg, is being printed
and will be on sale in October. You can find all the
details in our new Publications
section
Q.: Are there any films on
his expeditions?
A.: Several television reports and 2 films
of 1 hour: "Ellesmere en haut du monde"
and "Pôle Sud". These 2 films, translated
into several languages, were rewarded during festivals
in Japan, in Spain and France.
Q.: Are these films available?
A.: No, the films are not for sale but they
are regularly shown on the television.
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