Espen Fadnes is a Norwegian extreme athlete known for pushing the boundaries of human flight. As a world-class wingsuit pilot, freeride skier, and BASE jumper, he has spent his career chasing adrenaline-fueled challenges around the globe.
Born and raised in Molde, Norway, Fadnes developed a passion for adventure sports at an early age. He competed in alpine racing until the age of 19 before transitioning to skydiving and later BASE jumping - a sport that would redefine his career. In the early 2000s, he became part of Norway’s VKB, a pioneering group that developed new equipment and techniques for BASE jumping and wingsuit flying. In 2007, he helped introduce proximity flying to the world through the ski film Seven Sunny Days, inspiring a new era of professionalism in the sport.
In 2016, Fadnes joined as a Non-Violence Ambassador and unveiled his customized Knotted Gun sculpture, Flying For Peace, at ISPO Munich, where he painted the sculpture live on-site. "I am very excited about becoming an ambassador for the Non-Violence Project. To support less violence is a no-brainer." Fadnes stated.
Fadnes continues to travel the world, competing in the World Wingsuit League, the WTQ freeride skiing tour, and working as an air sports consultant. Through his extreme pursuits, he inspires others to push their limits while promoting peace and non-violence.
Espen Fadnes's interpretation of The Knotted Gun - Flying for Peace.
The Non-Violence Project Foundation is a non-profit organization with special consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
