The Adventure Podcast

An update from Guyana. In this episode, Matt talks to Waldo Etherington (of Episode 002) as they trek through the Amazonian forest, en route for Mount Roraima. Waldo describes the nature they're walking through, and how to survive in this difficult climate. Producer's note: The sound is somewhat muffled due to the compressed files that were necessary in order to send these audio files out of the j...

This is it: our first expedition podcast, sent back from Guyana where Matt is on expedition with Leo Holding and team, heading for Mount Roraima. We hear from all of the team, in Georgetown, as they get their kit ready for the parachute drop and the ensuing jungle trek to the base of the wall. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

The first woman to sail solo, non-stop, around the world in both directions, Dee Caffari's honest tales of breaking boundaries as a female sailor are pertinent to the idea of adventure in the 21st century. Having faced Mother Nature on the Southern Ocean, Dee reflects on how to enjoy what life throws at you, and offers a few suggestions on how we can help #turnthetideonplastic. Support this show h...

Our first episode of Series Two is with explorer, publisher and philosopher Erling Kagge. We spoke to him earlier this year about his book 'Walking' and the importance of the strides we take in life, "A good example that some of the greatest things in life are free". Erling's feet have taken him from the ends of the Earth, to the sewers of Manhattan and across the world's oceans. Sit tight for a c...

A podcast update from Matt, and what's in store for you in Series Two. @theadventurepodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Al reads the final chapter from his new book 'My Midsummer Morning'. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following in the footsteps of Laurie Lee, Al set out to walk through Spain with only a violin, and a modest repertoire of elementary tunes. Along the way he experienced vulnerability and uncertainty, but also extraordinary kindness on "The most frightening adventure I have done in years". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Hazel grew up climbing the limestone sea cliffs of Pembrokeshire. In the twenty years since those first adventurous forays, she has travelled, and climbed, the world, making numerous first female ascents en route. Now, as a coach, Hazel draws off her training in psychology to help climbers train mentally, and overcome that 'fear of falling'. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventu...

Conrad Anker is one of the world’s most accomplished mountaineers. He made a name for himself in the 80s and 90s undertaking cutting edge first ascents with climbing partner Alex Lowe. There is much to be said about Conrad, but he is perhaps best known for his truly epic ascent of Meru with Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk. In 2016 Conrad suffered a heart attack whilst climbing with David Lama on Lunag...

Jóhannus Kallsgard lives on Kalsoy, one of 18 islands in the North Atlantic that make up the Faroe Islands. Sheep farming in the Atlantic Ocean, where they have recorded windspeed of up to 280km/hr, is not without its challenges, but it does offer a peaceful existence. Matt was in the Faroe Islands working on a commercial shoot, when he met Jóhannus on a ferry. They got chatting and it transpired...

Erling Kagge has been walking since he was thirteen months old. He has walked to the North Pole, to the South Pole, and to the top of Mount Everest. He has walked through the sewers of New York and the tunnels of Los Angeles, and he walks to work everyday in his hometown of Oslo. Erling's new book, Walking, is about the love of exploration, the delight of discovery and the equilibrium that can be...

Sophie Darlington’s thirty-year career as a wildlife cinematographer has borne witness to the effects of climate change – and the decline of endangered species – across the world. From 78 degrees South to 78 degrees North, Sophie’s BAFTA-winning visual documentation of our planet’s wildlife has been the mainstay of productions including Planet Earth, Dynasties, Wild Plant and Netflix’s forthcoming...

With a paraglider, bought via eBay, and a marathon of YouTube tutorials, Waldo taught himself to fly. In this dispatch, Waldo recalls one of his 'whimsical' speed-flying adventures in Chamonix. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A raw, honest and poignant conversation with acclaimed polar photographer Martin Hartley. In 2009, Martin was nominated as one of Time magazine's Heroes of the Environment for his work documenting the state of the Arctic Ocean's pack ice. A decade later, he's setting off to photograph the last of the multi-year Arctic sea ice, before it's all gone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-...

Sidetracked's Director of Photographer, Martin Hartley, speaks about the joy The Sidetracked Journal brings him. Sidetracked Issue 14 is out now. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Survival expert Megan has travelled far and wide in her search for answers and adventure. Serving up a healthy dose of outdoors enthusiasm, Meg talks about bushcraft and the importance of 'dirt time', as well as the need for more transparency on social media. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an age when the ping of an email or the silent buzz of a social media notification can interrupt you almost anywhere on the globe, how do we find solitude? For George, the answer is his sea kayak. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1988, investigative journalist George Monbiot bluffed his way into West Papua with forged travel documents. What follows is a tale of rebels, of incredulous adventure through magical wilderness, and a little-known story of dispossession and devastation. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is urban exploration? The tabloids would have you believe that it’s teenagers dangling from cranes on building sites, but the reality is very different. Over decades, a group of larger-than-life characters have carved out a lifestyle that you might consider a work of fiction. For now, this particular guest would like to remain anonymous. However, he has agreed to a full length feature intervi...

In this dispatch, Aldo dives deep into his experience in West Africa helping document the 2014 outbreak of the Ebola virus, and talks about his appetite for risk, and how the reality on the ground differed dramatically to the story the world's media were telling. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you deal with fear? For former commando sniper Aldo Kane, it's about understanding that that feeling is normal, a physiological reaction to get you ready for what you need to do next. From navigating the raging rapids of West Papua, to abseiling into Congolese volcanoes, Aldo is no stranger to unnerving situations and this conversation is overflowing with tales of courage, determination, an...

The first in our ongoing series of book recitals, climber Nick Bullock reads from his 2018 book Tides; a treasury of his antics with some of the world's leading climbers, pushing the limits on serious routes around the globe. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first dispatch, self-proclaimed extreme recreational tree-climber Waldo Etherington reveals the secrets of the rainforest canopy, and its mysterious inhabitants. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A series of chance encounters, and a whaling ship, led Tony Howard from the rocky outcrops of Yorkshire to a first ascent of Troll Wall, the tallest vertical rock face in Europe. Howard then turned his sights east, to the sandstone towers of Jordan. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever wondered how to become a professional tree climber, then this conversation with Waldo Etherington covers the basic necessities for getting started; a love of nature, a passion for “questing out”, and a hand-me-down sleeping bag. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.