Reading his book Conquering the Impossible I was struck by two important lessons that we can apply to life in general or our own expedition preparations.
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Is it walking unsupported to the South Pole, skiing down Everest or kayaking in the Arctic. There is no doubt that each of these is extreme however are they truly extreme for these actual participants?
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Some travel blog’s have beautifully photography, some have well designed pages while others are full of amazing prose that give us a wonderful sense of being in the place.
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Liam and Luke are 9500 miles into their overland tour driving an 11 year old VW estate car that already had 136,000 miles on the clock.
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On a bicycle you are forced into intimate contact with your surroundings, the grass on the side of the road, the vehicles that drive past, the farmer in the field the..
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An amazing kayaking trip which has a great balance between extreme conditions, beautiful surroundings and interesting local people.
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In November 2009 Eric will begin this extreme expedition to reach the South Pole, the North Pole and Everest in a continuous 365 day period.
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Tamara Jacobi is a female explorer with a thirst for adventure and a philosophical view about life and the ocean.
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Admitting defeat and knowing when to say enough is enough is a vital life saving skill for any adventurer who is pushing the boundaries of what the human body is capable.
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Setting out on an adventure can be a daunting experience especially when we are travelling alone. We fear that we will be just that “alone”.
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