page_title: Stephen Trafton
section_title: Other Activities
hierarchical_section_title: Stephen Trafton / Other Activities
caption_attribution_description: English: Lieut. Schwatka note left at Cape Felix, King William Island, July 5, 1879; discovered on probably 15 July 1995
context_page_description: Stephen Trafton is a financial turnaround manager, land speed record holder, Arctic explorer and historian. In his position as the head of a major American bank, he also pursued a landmark breach-of-contract legal action against the U.S. Government. The suit asserted that the Federal Government is liable for damages due to a breach-of-contract on its part, even if that breach was caused by congressional action. This principle was upheld by the United States Supreme Court in a 7 to 2 ruling.
context_section_description: Set a Land Speed Record of 275.401 mph in 2010 by driving his AA Blown Fuel Modified Sports racer at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
  Chronicled  and photographed various High Arctic historical sites from the 1845 disappearance of Sir John Franklin and his 129 man crew.
  Explored the Arctic, leading 12 expeditions with 32 first ascents north of the Arctic Circle going as far north as 82 degrees.
  Survived a massive avalanche on remote Baffin Island and writes about this experience in his book, At The Edge.
caption: Found Lieut. Schwatka note
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