HILLEBERG AMBASSADOR: 360-DEGREE EXPLORER Milosz Pierwola FROM COURT TO POLAR ADVENTURES

Milosz Pierwola once thought his passion for exploration was just a fantasy, and that his life would be spent in court as a lawyer. However, at the age of 29, he realized that if he wanted to achieve his goal of exploring the most remote places on Earth, he couldn't continue sitting in a climate-controlled office.

So, in 2013, he gave up his career and his old lifestyle to plunge into exploring the world. That same year, he graduated from NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School). During the 2014 Canadian winter polar vortex, he joined world record holders Eric Larsen and Ryan Waters on a training polar expedition on frozen Lake Winnipeg, gaining his first true experience in harsh environments and his first exposure to a Hilleberg tent.

A Hilleberg tent is the obvious choice for such an environment. Dangerously low temperatures, gale-force winds, ice and snow, and complete whiteout conditions demand robust, durable, and easy-to-use equipment, as exposed skin risks frostbite. Therefore, all expedition gear must be capable of operating under extreme pressure while wearing heavy gloves and withstand the harshest elements. Eric demonstrated how to quickly set up a Hilleberg tent: simply unfold, connect the two poles, and secure the ropes. Furthermore, the tent's ventilated design and built-in tent create a microclimate that effectively reduces condensation from human body and respiratory moisture while providing exceptional comfort. Even when the wind suddenly shifts in the middle of the night, putting the poles and fabric under severe test, the Hilleberg tent remains rock-solid, and rotating the tent to face the wind takes only minutes.

Milosz uses the Akto tent on his adventures. This tent has proven itself durable, spacious, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing in numerous challenging environments. "My Akto still looks the same as when I first got it, with virtually no wear and tear. I'm really looking forward to taking it to my next destination."

In 2015, Milosz founded a project called World in 360 in New York, using 360-degree cameras to record explorations and adventures. The videos are then shared with residents, foster families, nursing homes, and senior living facilities, allowing them to experience real-life adventures through virtual reality (VR).

Milosz is currently collaborating with the Himalayan Stove Project , a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the Himalayan environment and improving the health of local people, to produce a 360/VR documentary series focused on the Himalayas. The series will take viewers inside sacred monasteries and temples, into Nepali homes, and to Mount Everest Base Camp (17,600 feet), offering insights into how climbers prepare to scale the world's highest peak. The film will also highlight the profound impact of the Himalayan Stove Project on the lives of local residents.

Find out more about Milosz Pierwola on his website: adventuremilo.com