Art of Adventuring: Inside the minds of inspiring explorers: Recent Episodes
World Explorers Collective
We follow inspiring adventurers and explorers on their breathtaking journeys around the world. They not only share their hardships and highlights but also their minds, as they let us know, how these trips have changed them and their everyday life.
Your host is Torben, founder of the World Explorers Collective: A community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
Hazel Findlay, is one of the top climbers in the world. Known for her exceptional skills and unique approach to managing fear, Hazel redefines what it means to face challenges head-on.
Hazel Findlay is renowned for her accomplishments in traditional and big wall climbing, including four free climbs of El Capitan on different routes. She began climbing at age six and has since made notable ascents, such as the first female ascent of an E9 6c route, the first free ascent of Babel in the Atlas Mountains, and her first 9a sport climb in 2022. In 2022, she also completed a first ascent in Greenland with Alex Honnold.
She also holds a strong interest in psychology. Alongside her career as a professional climber, she coaches specializing in fear and performance management. Her expertise in these areas has made her a sought-after mentor for climbers and athletes aiming to enhance their mental approach to challenges.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How Hazel manages fear and why she has a different approach
- What pregnancy means for her climbing journey
- The pressures of social media, with her impressive 200k followers on Instagram
- The true meaning of inspiration and why it is often misunderstood
- All things climbing
Read more about Hazel on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hazel_findlay/or her Website: https://www.hazel-findlay.com/
Her coaching website: https://www.strongmindclimbing.com/
Her Strong Mind podcast: The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Rasmus Krath, a Danish documentary filmmaker, went to Colombia to cross the dangerous Darién Gap into Panama with migrants. He documented the tough journey, especially focusing on one family's experiences.
We had Rasmus already on the show last year before he left for Colombia to cross the Darien Gap - one of the most dangerous stretches of jungle in the world.
Now he is back home, and his experience still shocks him every day.
The days he spent in the jungle were intense, witnessing people dying and seeing dead bodies. The jungle itself is dangerous, with extreme heat and incredibly tough terrain, but the biggest threat comes from gangs that rob migrants.
Rasmus had to spend months and years gaining the trust of smugglers and guides to make his film. The film is now in the making and aims to highlight one of the world's most overlooked but important migration routes.
Be aware that this episode covers emotionally difficult topics and describes events that happened to extremely vulnerable men, women, and children!
find part 1 here:
Migration across the Darien Gap & how to film amongst Pirates and Smugglers - Rasmus Krath
Read more about Rasmus on his website: https://www.rasmuskrath.dk/watch the trailer (warning: Extremely graphic and emotionally challenging content): https://vimeo.com/943626138The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Jacob Adoram Hendrickson, a former fighter pilot, found his job "boring" and decided to push himself by becoming an adventurer. He achieved a remarkable feat by being the first person to row solo, non-stop, and unsupported across the Pacific. During his journey, he faced challenges like sharks and thunderstorms that almost killed him. Despite these difficulties, Hendrickson broke the world record, spending hundreds of days alone at sea. His story highlights his determination and willingness to explore new horizons.
However, whatever he was chasing and searching for, in the end he did not find it out in the ocean...
his website: https://www.jacobadoram.com/his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobadoram
Find the weekly meal plans Jacob used for his row mentioned in the podcast here & here
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Tom de Dorlodot, a Red Bull paragliding athlete for Belgium, started his career by selling aerial photographs, which helped fuel his passion for flying. Over time, he has become one of the top paragliders in the world. Despite his success, Tom is always looking for new challenges and adventures. Recently, while training for an expedition to cross Greenland, he broke his leg, a stark reminder of the dangers involved in his pursuits. A regular participant in the challenging Red Bull X-Alps race, Tom now finds his focus shifting as he balances his adventurous career with family life. He is actively working to achieve this balance, demonstrating his commitment to both his passions and his loved ones.
his website: https://thomasdedorlodot.com/his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomdedorlodot/The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Nick Troutman, a professional kayaker, discovered his passion for the sport at the age of 16 and has since dedicated his life to kayaking. Traveling the world with his family, Nick has succeeded in involving them in his adventurous lifestyle, truly living the dream. Known for his feats, such as jumping off waterfalls, he manages fear by seeing it as "false evidence appearing real."We talk about: Fear: How he confronts and manages fear in challenging situations. Family: Involving his family in his kayaking adventures. Passion: His love for kayaking and how it drives his life. Finances: Balancing the financial aspects of a life built around travel and adventure. Kayaking: The technical and personal aspects of his sport. Danger: The risks of kayaking and how he deals with them.his website: https://www.nicktroutmankayak.com/his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicktroutmankayak/his "Art of Awesome" Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CXWar8esuSdwzBixqJs5R?si=adf62d314d634f46The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Alastair Humphreys, known for his concept of microadventures, realized during a Greenland trip that his extreme adventures were taking a toll on family time. To strike a balance, he coined "microadventures" – short, local trips offering adventure without extensive planning or time away. Through his books and talks, he's encouraged others to find adventure nearby, proving it's accessible to everyone.
- Balancing adventures and family time: Discussing how to strike a healthy equilibrium between pursuing exciting experiences and spending quality time with family.
- Questioning societal norms and pursuing dreams: Exploring the idea of challenging conventional expectations to follow one's passions and ambitions, without unnecessary drama or pressure.
- Embracing everyday adventures and flexible living: Highlighting the joy of microadventures and the concept of living a life that doesn't revolve solely around a 9-to-5 schedule, promoting a more relaxed and enjoyable approach to daily life.
his website: https://alastairhumphreys.com/his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/al_humphreys/his books and newest book "Local":
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alastair-Humphreys/author/B002BLVABE
https://alastairhumphreys.com/shop/The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Darcy Gaechter, the first woman to kayak the Amazon, embarked on her historic journey after selling her kayaking business in Ecuador. Alongside her companions Don and Midge, they faced several challenges, including navigating through dam construction sites with dynamite, spending nearly a month in a notorious "Red Zone", and managing ongoing tensions within the expedition team.And many of us think of the Amazon River as the slow, peacefully meandering river through the jungle - which it is at some point. But the first stretch is some of the worlds hardest Class V whitewater Kayaking one can find. In this episode we talk about: Setting up an expedition team for success Dealing with fights and strong personalities in life & death situations Preparing with rigorous physical training, acquiring necessary equipment The navy, and local communities play important roles in providing support, security, and cultural insights along the journey. Navigating surprisingly dangerous rapids requires skillful paddling Combatting boredom during long stretches of flat water calls for mental resilience and fostering camaraderie among team members. The intense tidal waves rushing up the Amazon River present a fascinating natural phenomenon, requiring careful navigation and respect for the river's power.Read more about Darcyher website: https://darcygaechter.com/her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darcygaechter/her book "Amazon Woman": The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
James Raffan, a Canadian explorer, ventured into the Arctic almost 50 years ago, a time before modern technology like radio, GPS, or carbon fiber. Most dangerous moment: Being stranded when a pilot forgot to pick him up, highlighting the risks of exploration without modern communication tools. Life of northern communities: Raffan's experiences shed light on the significant changes in Arctic communities over the past half-century, from traditional lifestyles to the impacts of globalization and climate change. Responsibilities of authors: Raffan emphasizes the importance of portraying indigenous communities with sensitivity and respect in his writing, challenging stereotypes and fostering cross-cultural understanding. Success as an author: Despite challenges, Raffan has successfully captured the essence of his Arctic experiences through evocative storytelling, showcasing the enduring spirit of exploration and the transformative power of the wilderness.Read more about Jameshis website: https://jamesraffan.ca/his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raffjam/his book "Ice Walker": https://www.amazon.com/Ice-Walker-Journey-through-Fragile/dp/1501155369/The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Brendon has achieved some remarkable feats, including breaking several world records. Most notably, he became the first person to circumnavigate Britain on a stand-up paddleboard, a journey that lasted almost six months.
Once a dedicated teacher and lifeguard, after a tragic incident when he tried to save people drowning, he redirected his life towards mission-driven adventures. Motivated by the event, he embarked on challenging expeditions, advocating for water safety around the world.
We are discussing:
- How he managed to SUP around Britain all by himself
- What it's like to paddle alone at night on the ocean many miles away from land
- How he dealt with the emotions after not being able to save people's lives
- How he pursues his mission of advocating for water safety
Read more about Brendon
his website: https://brendonprince.com/
his Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/brendonprincesup/The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Nikki Love, a remarkable long-distance runner who is defying age and breaking records in her mid-50s. She set the Fastest Known Time for a woman to run across Australia.
Despite not starting serious long-distance running until her 40s, Nikki's determination and passion have led her to cross countries and inspire others with her journey. As a fitness coach, she was accustomed to pushing others but discovered the power of pushing herself later in life. Perhaps the most incredible aspect of Nikki's story is her decision to enroll in university in her mid-50s, showcasing that age is not a barrier to pursuing one's passions and ambitions.
We talk about:
- Age as a non-stopper: Nikki's journey challenges the notion that age limits what we can achieve.
- Comparing yourself to yourself: Nikki shares insights on how to focus on personal growth rather than comparing oneself to others.
- Embracing new challenges: Nikki's decision to pursue education later in life highlights the importance of continuously challenging ourselves.
Read more about Nikki
her website: nikkilove.co.uk/
her Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nikkiloverunsThe World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Paula Reid has significantly impacted, if not pioneered the field of adventure psychology - and a lot of it started starting with her ski expedition to the South Pole. Her experiences in Antarctica led to the recognition of the importance of psychology in extreme environments, culminating in the establishment of a new discipline.
What We Talked About:
- Paula Reid's expedition to the South Pole.
- Realization of psychology's role in extreme environments.
- Establishment of adventure psychology as a formal discipline.
- Insights into human behavior under duress, exploration, and risk.
- Why we all could become heroes or murderer
- Exploration of human nature's duality in high-stakes environments.
- Reid's research on fear, courage, resilience, and vulnerability.
Read more about Paula
her website: https://www.paulareid.com/
her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThePaulaReid/
her Academic Book "Adventure Psychology": https://www.amazon.com/Adventure-Psychology-Routledge-Research-Environment/dp/1032003049The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Casper Steinfath, a Danish Red Bull SUP athlete and multiple World Championship Winner, made history as the first person to cross the treacherous Skagerrak strait between Denmark and Norway on a SUP. Despite his huge professional success, his journey is also marked by his fear and respect of water, which paradoxically fuels his determination to conquer it. But the first attempt failed just 12km off the finish line. And a year later he came back, with a full-blown film crew and the pressure was on!
- Exploring the misconceptions surrounding fear and how it can be harnessed as a powerful motivator.
- Unveiling his initial unsuccessful endeavor to cross the Skagerrak, stopped just 12 kilometers shy of the finish line.
- Balancing the demanding roles of a father and a professional athlete, navigating the intricacies and joys that come with it.
- Reflecting on responsibilities attached to being a Red Bull athlete.
Read more about Casper
his website: https://www.caspersteinfath.com/
his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cj_steinfath
Red Bull Movie: https://www.redbull.com/dk-da/casper-steinfath-sup-skagerrakThe World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
His father was the inspiration for Wilco van Rooijen to go to the mountains. Hailing from the Netherlands, Wilco's insatiable thirst for adventure led him to scale towering peaks, traverse treacherous terrains, and undertake daring feats that have left an indelible mark on the world of exploration. Eventually, this lead him to be on the absolute elite list of just a dozen people to have completed the Full Explorers Grand Slam - climbing all 7 highest summits on each continent and reaching the North and South Pole from the shore. But mountaineering and exploration come at high prices; for some of Wilco's friends left their life on the mountain. And losing a friend is extremely hard, but sometimes being the one still alive sometimes is even harder ...
Read more about Wilco on https://worldexplorerscollective.com/stories/full-explorers-grand-slam-wilco-van-rooijen/ visit his personal website: www.teamwilcovanrooijen.nl visit his ocean team website: www.teamocean.nl and find his inspiring book: "Surviving K2"
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
In the world of mountaineering, Lucy Westlake has emerged as a remarkable force, proving that age is no barrier when it comes to achieving the extraordinary. Her journey is a testament to the power of determination, passion, and the unwavering pursuit of one's dreams.
Hailing from the United States, Lucy Westlake's journey to becoming a mountaineer began at the tender age of 7, when she embarked on her first climbing adventure with her father. Little did anyone know that this introduction to the mountains would spark a passion that would drive her to awe-inspiring heights; Defying all norms of age and gender...
Read more about Lucy on https://worldexplorerscollective.com/stories/youngest-american-woman-on-everest-lucy-westlake/
visit her website: https://lucyclimbs.com/
and find her Instagram account at instagram.com/whatsnextlucy
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Hillary Gerardi, an extraordinary mountain and trail runner who has taken the world of trail running by storm. In an astonishing display of endurance and skill, Hillary shattered records by completing the daunting ascent and descent of Mont Blanc in a mind-boggling time of 7 hours and 25 minutes, firmly establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of mountain running.
And while we see the high-quality picture of her success, there is so much more behind the scenes, that is unseen, but a fundamental part of breaking records that needs to be shared with people...
Read more about Hillary on https://worldexplorerscollective.com/stories/world-record-running-up-and-down-mont-blanc-in-7h20m/
and find her Instagram account at www.instagram.com/hillary_gerardi
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Ulla Lohmann is an accomplished expedition photographer, videomaker, and author who has captured stunning images and videos of some of the world's most remote and challenging environments. Her passion for adventure and travel began when she was just a child, and she spent many years honing her skills as a cook on expeditions around the world. Today, Ulla is best known for her work documenting volcanoes in the South Pacific, but her work spans many different regions and environments.
In 2007, Ulla achieved an incredible feat by becoming the first person to climb down into the crater of the Marum volcano in Vanuatu, which is more than 600 meters deep. This incredible achievement was captured in her award-winning film, "Vanuatu - Into the Fire".
Read more about Ulla on www.worldexplorerscollective.com
find his Instagram account at www.instagram.com/ullalohmann
and visit her website: www.ullalohmann.com
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
David Göttler is a German alpinist who is known for his impressive feats of mountaineering. One of his most notable achievements is summiting Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen - something only very few climbers have ever achieved. The magnitude of this achievement can not be overstated, as the lack of oxygen at these high altitudes in the so-called 'Death Zone' can make it extremely difficult and incredibly dangerous for climbers to breathe and function properly.
But to reach that summit David needed many trials and failed countless times - at some point he had to return just a hundred meters below the summit. Today he will share his incredible story, what it means and takes to climb Everest without oxygen, and why he thinks that many people don't take enough responsibility for their own actions, don't want to fail anymore, and follow goals and successes more than experiences along the way - and not just in the world of mountaineering.
Read more about David on worldexplorerscollective.com
Find his Instagram account at instagram.com/david_goettler
and his YouTube Channel at @david_goettler
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.
Jim Baird is a Canadian adventurer and filmmaker known for his extraordinary survival skills in the wilderness. He was born and raised in Canada, where he developed a passion for outdoor activities such as canoeing, fishing, and camping from a young age.
Jim's thirst for adventure led him to explore some of the most remote and challenging regions in the world, but his deep love for the Canadian Arctic. He has spent countless days in the wilderness, honing his survival skills and pushing his limits.
In 2016, together with his brother Ted, Jim was selected as a contestant for the History Channel series, Alone, a show where participants are dropped off in the wilderness with minimal supplies and left to survive for as long as they can. Jim's survival skills were put to the test as he spent over 70 days alone in the wilderness of northern Vancouver Island. He and Ted were eventually declared the winner of the show's fourth season, surviving longer than any other contestant in the show's history - winning $500.000.
Read more about Jim on worldexplorerscollective.com
Find his Instagram account at www.instagram.com/jbadventurer
and his YouTube Channel at @JimBairdAdventurer
and visit www.theadventurer.com for more information.
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded
Liz Warner is a woman with a mission: to empower women around the world through her passion for running and travel. In early 2019, she launched Run to Reach, an 18-month marathon fundraising campaign with the goal of running 30 marathons in 30 countries before turning 30, to support one local, women-empowerment organization in each country visited. The outcome was remarkable, with Liz crossing her 30th and final finish line in June 2020, raising over $50,000 for these organizations.
But Run to Reach was not just about running. Liz's mission was to engage meaningfully with communities whose efforts too often go unnoticed in Western media. As she ran through the dense jungles of Sierra Leone, the small villages of Somaliland, and the uncanny beauty of Afghanistan, Liz sought to shine a spotlight on the tireless efforts of local NGOs dedicated to women’s empowerment.
Now Liz is facing a new challenge. Liz became a mother and soon realized that running marathons or ultramarathons (and especially training for those) does not correspond well with all the responsibilities of a mother. And furthermore, she knows that she wants to go out for new adventures.
Read more about Liz Warner on worldexplorerscollective.comFind her Instagram account at www.instagram.com/arcticlifeboat and visit www.liz-warner.com for more information.The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded
Guylee Simmonds and David Schabel are two adventurers who share a love for sailing and restoring old boats. In 2019, they set out on a daring mission to refurbish a lifeboat, name it Stødig, and sail it from the United Kingdom to Tromsø, Norway. The journey took them through some of the roughest seas and challenging conditions, but their determination and passion kept them going.The boat, which was built in 1997, was in a sorry state when the duo stumbled upon it. However, Guylee and David saw its potential and decided to bring it back to life. They spent countless hours sanding, varnishing, and repairing every inch of the boat until it was seaworthy.Read more about The Arctic Lifeboat on worldexplorerscollective.comFind their Instagram account at www.instagram.com/arcticlifeboat and visit arctic-lifeboat.com for more information.The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded
West Hansen is a world-renowned adventurer and explorer who is best known for hisincredible feats of physical endurance and exploration in some of the mostchallenging environments on the planet.
In 2012, he made history by becoming one of only a few people to row the entire length of the Amazon River, a journey that spanned over 4,000 miles and took him more than six months to complete. This epic adventure was just one of many in West Hansen's long and illustrious career as an adventurer, which has taken him to some of the most remote and inhospitable corners of the globe.
His next adventure will be even bigger and a true first. Together with his team “The Arctic Cowboys” he wants to cross the Northwest Passage in a kayak.This has never been done before. In 2022 West and his team set out already, but had to abandon the expedition. They learned their lessons and will try again.
Today we have West as a guest on our podcast. We will not only talk about his extremely dangerous Amazon expedition – and why I am actually personally very interested and affected by this expedition – and his other extreme kayak trips, but most importantly about the right preparation, mindset and what it takes to realize defeat and one's own limits.
Read more about West on worldexplorerscollective.comFind his Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/westhansenexpeditions and visit westhansen.com for more information.
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions.
Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded
Kate is an Australian explorer and adventurer who has cycled a distance greater than twice the world's circumference. On August 16th, 2010, she made history by becoming the first person to cycle an unbroken line from Africa's most westerly to its most easterly points, covering a distance of 22,040 km over ten months in her Breaking the Cycle in Africa Expedition. Her aim was to draw attention to the development needs and activities of poverty-stricken and war-torn nations.Kate's latest adventure is the Breaking the Cycle South Pole expedition, which will culminate in the first bicycle crossing of the Antarctic continent via the South Pole in 2023.Read more about Kate on worldexplorerscollective.comFind his Instagram account can be found at @leeming_kate visit www.breakingthecycle.educationThe World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
The death of his friend Ann Marie, woke Tom up to his own mortality and forced him to reconsider what he wanted to do in his life. To get the most out of his life and deal with the pain and loss, he decided to walk.
On April 2nd, 2015, after getting all his affairs sorted at home on the US east coast, he started the walk.
He saw all kinds of religions, landscapes, and people, experience utmost friendliness, was held a gunpoint, and spend countless points alone in his tent. Even though he never was fully alone - Savannah, his dog accompanied him on the wonderful journey around the world
Forced into adventure, but driven by the desire to better understand the world, in 2022, seven years later he has become the tenth person to walk around the world, and his dog, Savannah, became the first dog to hold that record.
Read more about Tom on worldexplorerscollective.com
Find his Instagram account can be found at @theworldwalk visit www.tomturcich.com
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
Julian Carr is an extreme ski athlete. At a young age he realized something magical. Powder snow. Fresh, soft powder snow acts like a foam pit or a lot of pillows allowing for big jumps and soft landings. And that's what he did. He started to jump very big cliffs.
He won countless awards, won a gold medal at the X-Games and eventually went on to hold a world record for jumping off a 220ft (about 70m). But the path to get there was long, hard, painful and mostly, very very scary.
But he learned that fear actually helped him and he needs to master his own fear in order to achieve his goals and survive the jumps.
Today Julian is our guest and we talked about how he got into extreme skiing, why he jumps off cliffs and how he realized he can master his own fear.
Read more about Julian on worldexplorerscollective.com
Find his Instagram account can be found at @juliancarr or visit his website.
Julian is also the founder of the mountain running series The Cirque Series.
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
One day Erden stood in front of a map and drew a line with his finger. A line from the United States where he lived across the Pacific, across Asia and Europe all the way to Turkey - his home country. He then kept drawing and made it a circle reaching the United States again.
Today Erden holds over 15 World Records, many of them due to his incredible achievement to follow this line using human power only. That's why his biggest record stands taller than all - The first to solo circumnavigate the planet using only human power.
Another one of these records is most days spent alone at sea. Over 1000 days and counting Erden has spent completely alone in a kayak on the oceans.
How can one push themselves to so extreme limits? How do you keep going when all is against you? And how can you cope with being alone, at sea?
Read more about Erden on worldexplorerscollective.com
Find his Instagram account can be found at @erdeneruc or visit his website erdeneruc.com
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
Ane Færøvig (also well known under her Instagram name @popuplens) is a Norwegian outdoor enthusiast and mountaineer. Her story is so unique because, in contrast to many experienced mountaineers, who pile decades of experiences, she started out at zero just recently. Her big dreams lead her to pain, fear, misery, joy, failure, and ultimately success and unprecedented passion.
Six months after deciding that she will climb the highest mountains of the world, after intense training and commitment, she joined Nirmal Purja (known as Nimsdai) and stood on top of the second highest and arguably the most dangerous and notorious mountain in the world - K2.
She is our guest today and tells us what it is like to be in the death zone, how she was able to achieve this extreme goal, from pretty much zero experience and how mountains help her become a better person.
Read more about Ane on worldexplorerscollective.com
Her Instagram account can be found at @popuplens
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
Karl Kruger is not unknown in the SUP scene, as in the 2017 Race to Alaska, Karl became the first, and only person to paddle the 750-mile race course on a Stand-Up Paddleboard, completing the race in under two weeks.
Despite a difficult upbringing, where the outdoors was often associated with pain, anything that has something to do with water and nature is where Karl feels at home the most. And in recent years covering immense distances with his SUP became his focus.
In 2022 he set out to his newest challenge. All alone and only with his SUP he wants to become the first person to cross the notorious North West Passage in Canada stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
Karl is a passionate sailor, paddleboarder, and outdoor enthusiast. He lives in Washington State in the USA
He has set out to explore the Arctic on his SUP and become the first person to cross the Northwest Passage on a paddleboard.
Read more about Karl on worldexplorererscollective.com
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
Stephan Meurisch is a German adventurer, speaker, coach, and author. He became widely known when he walked from Munich to Tibet, an adventure he covered in his book Ich geh dann mal nach Tibet (German). He currently lives in Munich, Germany.
For over 10 years he walked across the globe, often alone but in the end with his partners and his only 6 moths year old daughter. After almost a decade of traveling, he found his home, right where he started out. In Munich, Germany.
Today he shares what it means to walk across the globe, be submerged into new cultures, not have a home for over 10 years, what it takes to travel for 2 years with a newborn and why the best place for him is now his own home.
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The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
Running a marathon is a massive achievement in itself. An ultramarathon is - as the name suggests - a next-level marathon, often covering more than 100 kilometers.
Andrew became one of the best ultra-runners and holds several world records. Especially his run in 2011 from the north of Scotland all the way into the Saraha desert put him on the map of ultra runners.
Andrew is a medical professional and world record ultrarunner. He lives in Scotland with his family and has been an advisor to the Scottish government. He is the author of the book 'Running beyond limit' describing his run across the Sahara.
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The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
Louis-Philippe Loncke surely ranks amongst the most extreme adventures out there, but he definitely put his name on the map when in 2008 he crossed the vast and deadly Simpson Desert in Australia in 35 days covering 800km, only using his own feet and carrying a heavy sled with him through the sand.
Today he will share his experiences in these extreme environments, talk about his feast to cross Tasmania in the winter, and gives us an idea of what it means to be completely alone.
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The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
Since she can remember Karen was drawn to nature and the outdoors. But then something tragic happened, something she was not prepared for. Karen broke her back and ultimately became paralysed.
For her, as for many, this was a shock, but then Karen found her new, old joy again. Being outside and seeing nature and the world. Over the years Karen grew very fond of her handcycle that she has taken to all kinds of places, including the Himalayas. But now she sets out on a new journey with he handcycle: She wants to reach the South pole.
Karen is a British explorer, adventurer, and paralympic gold winner. After having crossed Greenland she now prepares for her new and so far biggest adventure. The Pole of Possibility, where she will handcycle to the South Pole.
Read more about Karen on worldexplorererscollective.com
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
Markus Stitz grew up in the late 80s in East Germany, a repressive country that restricted any free travel. When the wall came down he instantly felt that freedom ranks the highest in value for him, as he remembered not having it.
Many years later in 2015, he set out on his journey of freedom, with a single-speed bike (that is a bike without any gears) to cycle around the world to live and appreciate freedom to its fullest.
Today Markus takes us with him on his journey and shares his feelings and experiences during his year-long trip. And how despite a very tragic event that almost brought his journey to an end, he decided to keep going.
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The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
Justin Yoder is the founder of LGBT Outdoors, a community that connects the LGBTQ+ community with the outdoors.
He came out in 2010. This was unfortunately a traumatic experience for him that resulted in family and friends turning away from him for being gay.
Justin has always loved the outdoors, and felt strongly connected to the community and was devasted to also see and feel that he did no longer enjoy the outdoors and the community, as he felt he didn't fit in anymore.
Today Justin shares his story of how he founded an outdoor community that not only connects LGBTQ+ outdoor enthusiasts but also creates a unique platform for first-timers to experience nature in a new way and connects with like-minded people.
Read more about Justin on worldexplorererscollective.com
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
Jim Davidson is an accomplished and successful mountaineer and climber. In 1992 he and his friend Mike fell into a 25m crevasse on Mt Rainier. Jim survived that accident, but Mike, who was trying to slow down Jim's fall did not. To get back to safety Jim had to climb a 25m ice wall.
After many years of mountaineering, in 2015 Jim wanted to fulfill his dream and summit Mt Everest. But then the deadly earthquake hit Nepal and Jim found himself once again in a survival situation.
Today Jim takes us on his extreme adventures but also lets us into his mind to understand how he builds resilience, not only in the mountains but also in everyday life.
Jim is a professional climber, speaker, and best-selling author. He wrote two books, The Ledge, about his experiences on Mt Rainier, and The next Everest about the deadly earthquake on how to build resilience. He lives with his family in Colorado, USA.
Read more about Jim on worldexplorererscollective.com
The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
Welcome to the Art of Adventuring podcast!
In this podcast, we meet inspiring explorers and adventurers who share with us their experiences on expeditions and also their minds.
Together we embark on a journey to the highest mountains, deepest jungles, and biggest deserts and learn from the most inspiring adventurers.
Not only will they share their highlights and hardships, but most importantly they let us know about their hopes and dreams, their fears, and all the lessons they have learned while on expeditions that helped them to become a better person.
*On a practical note:
This podcast comes in seasons that will be released several times a year*
Your host in Torben, the founder of the World Explorers Collective. The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to www.worldexplorerscollective.com to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded!
And now, enjoy the show! 🤩