Podcast appearances and mentions of Annapurna Circuit

Imagine taking your bike all the way around the Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp and Everest Base Camp? A triple crown like no other some would say. This is exaxtly what guests Jamie Hargreaves and Malachi Francis have done and I had the pleasure to talk to them all about it, as well as fiinding out what it has been like being on such a big cycle touring adventure together.You can also listen to the previous episodes featuring them both below:Jamie Hargreaves - Ep 107Malachi Frances - Ep 102Here are the links to the episodes with Jamie's dad Phill:Phill Hargreaves Part 1Phill Hargreaves Part 2Follow Jamie and Malachi via their social channels below:Jamie HargreavesInstagram - @J.A.HargreavesFacebook - Jamie HargreavesMalachi Francis Instagram - @malachi_cyclesSupport the showBuy me a coffee and help support the show!Follow us on Social Media!Instagram - @SeekTravelRideWebsite: Seek Travel RideFacebook - Seek Travel Ride Sign up to the Seek Travel Ride Newsletter Leave me a voicemail message Seek Travel Ride Music Playlist available now on both Spotify or Apple Music Thank you to RedShift Sports for supporting the show! - Check them out here

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Curtis Himstedt, known on trail as Easily Forgotten. Easily Forgotten's backpacking resume is bananas. A partial list of his adventures includes the Annapurna Circuit, Pembrokeshire Coastal Path in Wales, the GR10, Tour du Mont Blanc, Yorkshire Dales High Way, South Downs Way, and Cotswold Way in England, the Triple Crown in the U.S., the Tahoe Rim Trail, and a continuous yo-yo of the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail between 2023-2024. Curtis takes us through these treks, especially the ones we haven't covered on the podcast before, shares how his first divorce inspired him to get into thru-hiking, explains why he feels more like himself on trail than in “the real world,” and gives us a preview of his upcoming adventures as he continues trekking strong into his 60s.  We wrap the show with news of a major gear retailer accused of ties to forced labor, a new navigation app you'll want on your radar for 2025, the triple crown of the worst fashion trends, a debate on how to inform someone of their LNT violation, what we'd replace our hands with if given the choice, and much more. Topo Athletic: Use code “TREKWINTER15” at topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  Ombraz: Use code “BACKPACKER30” for $30 off at ombraz.com/discount/backpacker30. [divider] Interview with Curtis Himstedt aka Easily Forgotten Curtis's Website Curtis's Trek Profile Curtis's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:06:10 - Reminders: Join us for our live show in Austin, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:09:45 - Introducing Curtis 00:11:20 - What was your weight loss story? 00:12:55 - How did you get into long distance backpacking? 00:14:53 - How old were you when you were in Boy Scouts? 00:16:57 - Is there a part of you that's grateful to your initial divorce for getting you into hiking? 00:19:00 - What learning lessons did you have on the Annapurna Circuit? 00:23:00 - What was life like on your farm? 00:24:00 - From an engineer's perspective, what was hiking the West Highland Way like? 00:27:05 - Would you recommend the West Highland Way to others? 00:28:52 - Has it ever backfired on you to not plan too much of your hikes? 00:30:40 - Do you feel more comfortable when hiking long trails? 00:32:20 - What advice do you have for someone about to get married? 00:35:00 - Discussion about planning international hikes 00:35:44 - Tell us more about the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path 00:37:33 - Tell us about the Grey Wolf Loop 00:40:20 - Tell us more about hiking in England 00:42:56 - Tell us more about the GR10 00:49:05 - Tell us about hiking the AT in 2018 00:54:50 - Tell us about hiking the PCT in 2019 00:57:08 - How did you like the Oregon Coast Trail? 01:00:10 - At what point do you start planning future hikes? 01:01:50 - Do you feel a sense of fulfillment exploring new trails each year? 01:04:20 - Tell us about the South Downs Way 01:05:48 - What were your top 3 favorite trails in the UK? 01:08:50 - Tell us about the Kerry Way 01:10:53 - Discussion about the Portuguese Camino 01:12:15 - What does your gear look like today? 01:15:01 - Tell us about your hiking in the Azores 01:22:25 - Discussion about not planning lodging on European trails 01:23:28 - Tell us about the Cinque Terre 01:25:25 - Tell us about the Via Degli Dei 01:26:55 - Tell us about your MEGA GAME LT^2 adventure 01:33:00 - Story about Curtis's father 01:38:25 - You don't like FKTs but you like endurance hiking? 01:39:42 - What's the northern section like in the winter? 01:42:50 - How many miles are you typically hiking in a day? 01:44:20 - What about the AT do you love so much? 01:46:05 - What do your next 4 years of hiking look like? 01:49:20 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack? 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Send us a textWe're back with professional adventurer Sunny Stroeer, who recently made an attempt on the self-supported FKT of the Arizona Trail. Although Sunny decided to cut the feat short after over 200 miles and one week, while on record pace, the nutrition strategy she employed was successful in that time, and one that surprised her as we worked together. In today's podcast, we discuss how the miles went, what went right, what she might change for the future, and what her takeaways were.More about Sunny: Sunny Stroeer is a free spirit and adventurer and we had the pleasure of working with Sunny as she prepared for this massive feat of endurance. Her overarching passion is to be active and push her limits in the side- and backcountry, spanning a multitude of sports from big-wall climbs over multi-day paddling trips to 100 milers and everything in between.  Her specialty is the high altitude endurance realm; she holds speed records on Aconcagua and on the Annapurna Circuit and has excelled on high trails in the Colorado Rockies. As a storyteller, Sunny draws on her experiences and adventures as a professional mountain athlete to connect with her audience through captivating visuals and engaging presentations, focusing on topics like transformation, goal setting, perseverance, women empowerment and systematic decision-making in high risk environments. Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.***Connect w/ Sunny: Instagram: @sstroeerDonate to get more women in the outdoors: give.classy.org/sunnys-aztAWExpeditions: https://awexpeditions.org/Catch up on Sunny's Past NR Episodes:Sunny's Episode 119 (pre-AZT)Sunny's NR Episode 110 (Iditarod)Mentioned:Injini Toe Socks: https://amzn.to/3VdjrYKLowa Boots: https://amzn.to/4g65CDuRun Gum: https://amzn.to/3YYKQzQKatadyn Filters: https://amzn.to/4ilgKOPTrekker's Friend: https://trekkersfriend.com/Iodine Tablets: MORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Interested in blood testing? Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION at InsideTracker for 10% off any test: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

Send us a textIn this episode we talk with Sunny Stroeer about the lead-up to her 800-mile self-supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) attempt of the Arizona Trail (which she's on now!)More about Sunny: Sunny Stroeer is a free spirit and adventurer, and is embarking on an incredible adventure as of this recording November 2024,, attempting the self-supported FKT of the Arizona Trail. We've had the pleasure of working with Sunny as she prepared for this massive feat of endurance, and we spoke with her about how she prepared, from all aspects - from  nutrition and gear to physical and mental prep.Sunny's overarching passion is to be active and push her limits in the side- and backcountry, spanning a multitude of sports from big-wall climbs over multi-day paddling trips to 100 milers and everything in between.  Her specialty is the high altitude endurance realm; she holds speed records on Aconcagua and on the Annapurna Circuit and has excelled on high trails in the Colorado Rockies.  As a storyteller, Sunny draws on her experiences and adventures as a professional mountain athlete to connect with her audience through captivating visuals and engaging presentations - focusing on topics such as transformation, goal setting, perseverance, women empowerment and systematic decision-making in high risk environments. Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.***Connect w/ Sunny & Follow Her FKT Progress: Instagram: www.instagram.com/sstroeerSunny's GPS: https://www.sunnystroeer.com/gpsMentioned:Support The Cairn Project to get more women outdoors: https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/5857984NR Episode 110 with SunnyFKT: https://fastestknowntime.com/AWExpeditions: https://awexpeditions.org/Creatine sleep studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39203908/https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-54249-9Run Gum: https://amzn.to/3YYKQzQSawyer Squeeze Water Filter: https://amzn.to/3Cq8qg8MORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Interested in blood testing? Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION at InsideTracker for 20% off any test: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

Von der viel verdienenden Unternehmensberaterin mit Harvard MBA zur Abenteuerathletin: In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit Sunny Stroeer darüber, wie sie ihren sehr erfolgreichen Karriereweg verließ, um in einen abgerockten Van zu ziehen. Sunny erzählt von Hürden, Burnout und ihrem Lebenswandel hin zur Bewegung in der Natur. Es geht um unvergessliche Momente am Grand Canyon und auch darum, wie sie vor ein paar Jahren eigentlich nur sehr ungern laufen ging, um sich ein bisschen fit zu halten, und wie sie nun mehrfache Geschwindigkeitsrekorde im Höhenausdauersport und Ultralaufen aufstellte – u.a. am Aconcagua und Annapurna Circuit! Eine Folge mit einer beeindruckenden Frau und vielen Reisen – auch im übertragenen Sinn! Viel Spaß mit unserem Gespräch!Links:http://www.sunnystroeer.com/https://dreamlandtours.net/ Redaktion & Postproduktion: Janna OlsonUnterstütze unsere Show mit einer Mitgliedschaft im Supporters Club und erhalte Zugriff auf werbefreie und – je nach Paket – exklusive Bonusfolgen. Alle Informationen findest du hier: https://weltwach.de/supporters-club/ Spotify-Nutzer können direkt in Spotify nach “Weltwach Plus” suchen. WERBEPARTNERhttps://linktr.ee/weltwach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, both of our storytellers share their experiences with grief and how they chose to say farewell to their dearly departed. Part 1: When Sanjana Murthy misses her grandfather's funeral, she struggles with the lack of closure. Part 2: Paul Barach impulsively decides to walk the Pacific Coast Trail to escape the grief of his girlfriend's suicide. This story does include mentions of suicide. In case you'd find them helpful, now or at any point in the future, we have some resources available on our website. New York City based Research Coordinator Sanjana Murthy is thrilled to be here. Her lab's work at Mount Sinai (Dept of Psychiatry, Center for Advanced Circuit Therapeutics) identifies neurophysiological biomarkers to improve treatment for depression. She holds a B.S. in Brain and Behavioral Sciences from Purdue University, where she curated shows for the TEDxPurdueU stage.  Paul Barach is a writer, storyteller, and thru-hiker from Seattle, Washington. A 2013 Moth GrandSlam runner up, his stories have been featured on Risk, Out There, and other podcasts. Paul has also been a featured guest on Deviate with Rolf Potts, Backpacker Radio, Zero to Travel, and Armchair Explorer. Paul has hiked the Shikoku Pilgrimage, Colorado Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail among others, bicycled the Trans-America Trail, and most recently completed the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. He is the author of the travel memoir "Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains: Misadventures on a Buddhist Pilgrimage" and is currently working on a memoir about the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as a comedic novel about a vampire hunter who's sick of his job. Paul currently lives in Tacoma with his wife Michelle and their dog Izzy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of "The Bucketlister Podcast," your host Keith Crockford is joined by none other than our own guiding legend, Dave Blower. In a delightful tete-a-tete, Keith indulges Dave to reveal his top 5 bucket list trips.From the sun-scorched vastness of the Sahara Dessert to the towering heights of the Annapurna Circuit trek, Dave navigates you through myriad landscapes – each one imbued with tales of unforgettable experiences. Dive into the pristine waters of Gozo on a Scuba Diving Trip, graced with underwater wonders, and then explore the raw beauty of the Patagonia Trek. Wrap the journey in the historical land of Jordan with its rich culture and timeless landmarks.Tune in as Keith and Dave share travel tips, personal anecdotes, and laughter while they journey through these splendid and truly special 'must-visit' places. It's a conversation brimming with charm, camaraderie, and inspiration. Each trip unfolds in Dave's narrative, sparking curiosity and wanderlust, as he reveals what makes these experiences so close to his heart.So hit 'Play' and join our travel maestros on a virtual global expedition that is sure to fill your travel bucket list with vibrant destinations and unique adventures!Get ready, fellow Bucketlisters, because the world is a beautiful book, and Dave's top 5 adventures could be the next exquisite pages you choose to explore!Daves Top 5 TripsGozo Scuba DivingSahara Desert TrekThe Best Of JordanPatagonia TrekkingAnnapurna Circuit Trek———————————————We are The Bucket List Company. Welcome to our Podcast, where wanderlust and inspiration meet practical tips and information for all of the top adventure travel destinations around the world.FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_bucketlist_coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bucketlistcompanyOfficial Website: https://thebucketlistcompany.co.uk/———————————————#bucketlisttravel #adventuretravel #travelbucketlist #bucketlisters

In this week's episode we talk to adventure athlete, mountaineer guide and general fan of VLDs (Very Long Distances), Sunny Stroeer about:Being the 1st Woman to ski the entire 1,000 miles at the Iditarod Trail Invitational from Anchorage to NomeHow to manage nutrition during the ITI and VLDsSunny is a free spirit and adventurer.  During her 20s, she was a hard-charging Harvard MBA strategy consultant, but at age 30, she turned her back on material possessions and her career in order to live in an Astrovan so she could run and climb full-time instead.  Her overarching passion is to be active and push her limits in the side- and backcountry, spanning a multitude of sports from big-wall climbs over multi-day paddling trips, to 100 milers, and everything in between. Her specialty is the high altitude endurance realm; she holds speed records on Aconcagua and on the Annapurna Circuit and has excelled on high trails in the Colorado Rockies. She most recently completed the Iditarod on skis. Sunny and her husband Paul (and husky Dasher) live in Southern Utan and run a hiking and backcountry guide service, and she also founded and runs a mountaineering expedition company for women, by women. She also serves as the executive director for the AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation, which works to increase gender equity on and off the mountains.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.***Keep up with Sunny:Web: SunnyStroeer.comInstagram: @SStroeerDreamland Tours: dreamlandtours.net/AWExpeditions: awexpeditions.org/Mentioned:GU Energy ChewsGU Energy GelsGU Energy Roctane Drink MixWhoop BandNot Mentioned, But Worth Mentioning:After we stopped recording, Sunny mentioned during the ITI, she tried to eat every 3 miles. When she missed resupplies and had to ration to every 4 miles, she said, "When I tried every 4 miles, it just didn't work. I hit the wall, and it wasn't just on the physical level. I could feel my mental state going down because I didn't get in enough carbs. Prior to this, I hadn't see the correlation quite so directly. When I fueled every 3 miles, things were good. Every four miles, my mental state declined and I would think that I needed to drop."MORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Interested in blood testing? Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION at InsideTracker for 20% off any test: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

On the latest episode of The Bucket Lister Podcast, we provide an in-depth exploration of the majestic Annapurna Circuit Trek. Whether you're a seasoned trekker or a novice adventurer, this insightful discussion is packed with essential wisdom to equip you for one of the world's most renowned treks.We delve into the top 10 things every trekker should know before embarking on the Annapurna journey. From necessary gear, understanding the local culture, to managing your physical health and wellbeing, our comprehensive guide ensures you have all the knowledge you need to tackle the Annapurna Circuit.Get your walking boots ready, prepare your itinerary, and tune in for an episode brimming with first-hand advice, practical tips, and truly unforgettable stories from the Annapurna Circuit Trek. This isn't just an episode—it's your stepping stone to conquering one of the greatest trekking experiences on the planet.So, whether you've got the Annapurna Circuit on your bucket list, or you're simply looking to be inspired by the boundless beauty of the natural world, this episode is your ticket to the adventure of a lifetime. Tune in now and start your journey with us!The Bucket List Company - Annapurna Circuit TrekPodcast  - Everest Base Camp or Annapurna Circuit Trek———————————————We are The Bucket List Company. Welcome to our Podcast, where wanderlust and inspiration meet practical tips and information for all of the top adventure travel destinations around the world.FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_bucketlist_coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bucketlistcompanyOfficial Website: https://thebucketlistcompany.co.uk/———————————————#bucketlisttravel #adventuretravel #travelbucketlist #bucketlisters

Listen to Part 1 of this conversation via the link below. After over 30 years of a career in Rock n Roll Photography including touring with the Rolling Stones three times amongst others, British born photographer TONY MOTT is one of a kind. He's photographed Nicole Kidman, Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac… and even took some snaps of our host Bradley McCaw. Listen to Part 1 of this conversation hereWatch video of this episodeFollow the RC Music PlaylistCheck out Tony's photosFollow Brad everywhere @bradleymccawofficialBrought to by True Arts Podcast NetworkThis interview was originally recorded in late 2021. Created, produced, hosted & engineered by Bradley McCaw.Original sound design by Matt Erskine at Crosspoint SolutionsOriginal Video designed by Adam Shaw at Axis Productions Theme composed by James RyanAbout Tony Mott:After over 30 years of a career in Rock n Roll Photography including touring with the Rolling Stones three times amongst others, Tony decided to branch out into Film and TV Stills Photography commencing in 2005 with the feature, Suburban Mayhem.Tony has worked on numerous features and television series since and has become a sought after photographer in the field.A 30 year retrospective of Tony's work “What A Life” is currently touring Australia after opening at the State Library of NSW in Sydney .Tony lives in Sydney with his wife Libby and two children Harvey and Lucinda Mott and his cat “kitten caboodle”.Except from Tony Mott's website: Trainspotting… travel around the world… life as a Chef on the high seas, a passion for music and few photos along the way. Welcome to Tony's Mott's story – so far.I was born in April, 1956, (that makes me sort of old) and raised in Sheffield, England, quite normally by mum and dad, Mary and Brian Moulds. I was trained as a chef at Sheffield Polytechnic and in 1976 I left England, arriving in Australia for the first time. Using my training I worked in Sydney at the Opera House and the Gazebo before helping a friend open a restaurant in Armidale, New South Wales, called The Blackboard Menu, but I had to leave after six months because I only had a limited working visa. It was at this point that I realised I wanted to live in Australia permanently. I returned to England with the intention of securing a permanent visa, which didn't eventuate. Refusing to allow a little thing like a visa to stand in the way of escaping the UK, I managed to get a job on the SS Oriana as a chef, a wonderful job that lasted two years and took me to over 60 countries as diverse and interesting as Puerto Rico, Egypt, Panama, India, the Caribbean Islands, all around the Mediterranean, Nordkapp (where the sun never goes down and all its inhabitants are bonkers) and elsewhere. It was during this time I developed a strong sense of wanderlust, an affliction which has taken me to India seven times and helped me traverse the Himalayas on a number of occasions. In fact, to celebrate my 40th birthday I had to make a choice between getting pissed in Redfern or walking the Annapurna Circuit with my best friend, I chose the latter.Eventually my job on the ship came to an end and brought me back to Australia and in 1981 I finally managed to settle here permanently. I got my old job back at the Gazebo Hotel in King Cross, which, as it turns out was a perfect location to embark on the next stage of my life.I've often thought about my penchant for travel and trainspotting (that's a whole other story right there!) and always go back to my childhood in Sheffield. When I was about eight or nine years old my mum and dad used to visit the local pubs, including one called the Castle Inn. My sister and I used to sit on the wall outside with our crisps and fizzy pop watching the trains go by. From this point we could see the trains disappear into a tunnel and I always wanted to know what was on the other side of that tunnel. Eventually I got to the other side of the tunnel and just kept on going!! Finally I got to and settled in Sydney.In the early 1980s Sydney had a brilliant live music scene. Every night of the week you could see any number of excellent bands at any number of excellent venues, right across the city. Working as a chef meant I usually finished work around midnight, not a bad situation for somebody like me who loved music. I'd leave work and hop into any given venue. On Monday nights I used to go to the Piccadilly Hotel in the Cross to see the Divinyls play. They had a residency at the venue and at this stage they were unsigned and largely unknown. Singer Chrissy Amphlett didn't do a lot in those days. The stage persona she later became famous for was non-existent but, suddenly it seemed, she became a loony on stage wearing the schoolgirl uniform and gyrating about.During my days sailing the seven seas I'd developed a strong desire to document photographically the amazing places I saw. So every Monday night after work at the Gazebo I used to hone my fledgling skills by snapping away at the Divinyls. A lot of crap shots were taken but after four months the band's manager, Vince Lovegrove, who'd obviously seen me shooting away, asked to see the shots, one of which he chose and used as a tour poster. I was well chuffed! To top it off he paid me 20 bucks – my first foray into professional photography.I was very green in those days, typified when Vince told me that my name was on the door for the band's next gig. I had no idea what this expression meant and for the next two months I continued to pay my way into their shows. One night he saw me and said, “You know your name's on the door, don't you?” Not wishing to appear unsophisticated, I replied, “Yeah, I know. Isn't that great,” thinking that somewhere – perhaps the band's rehearsal studio – there was a door on which they'd written my name as a mark of respect. Just shows you how much I had to learn about the music industry.By 1983 the Divinyls tour poster had had a snowball effect on my career and before long other bands were asking me to shoot their gigs. One day I walked into the offices of the free paper On The Street, then in its infancy and long before the term street press had ever been coined. I started getting work through the paper.About a week before I went to “On The Street”, Margaret Cott, now publisher of “The Drum Media”, had just started as a layout girl and so began a professional relationship with her which lasts to this day. Within a year Margaret had become editor and I was photographing anything that moved, anywhere, anytime. All this and I was still working full-time at the Gazebo.It was 1985 and for a short period of time during that year I got married. My wife was Swedish (and to my knowledge still is) but I won't go into the topic any further other than to say she now lives in Sweden and I still live in Sydney. Anyway, she had suggested I head back to England and so I did, and with my few contacts in the industry I spent the summer of 1986 drinking a lot and generally having a good time going to music festivals. I went to Reading, Milton Keynes and so on, seeing tons of bands. I haven't managed to work out how to this day, but I managed to photograph Queen at Knebworth, which was a hell of an experience. I also went to Paris and New York that summer, purely as a drunken wanderlust thing as opposed to seriously pursuing anything professionally.When I got back to Australia, Mick Jagger was touring to promote his first solo album. While I was away, and unbeknownst to me, Jagger's manager, Tony King had been trying to track me down wanting to hire me as Jagger's tour photographer. To this day I have no idea who recommended me for the job but I'm extremely grateful. Eventually I made contact with Tony King and as it turned out they were not happy with whoever it was they had hired instead of me. By this stage the tour was in Melbourne so I went down and met Tony in his hotel room. I don't think I would be giving anything away when I say that Tony King is what you would describe as an effervescent gay man and when I met him he enthusiastically expounded the virtues of Sydney. “Oh I love Sydney,” he said, “so many sailors in the one city.” I thought, what have I got to do to get this gig? Tony King, it should be pointed out, is a lovely man and I have always gotten on extremely well with him on a professional basis. But that was the start of my relationship with Mick Jagger and eventually the Rolling Stones. It was an enormous break which has resulted in me touring with the Stones three times. As I've said, I have no idea how I got the gig because I was only reasonably well-known as a live photographer in Sydney at that point. And to think I nearly missed out because I was getting legless overseas!!To illustrate how absurd the music industry can be at times, at the end of tour party I could hear people behind me talking about the tour photographer and how “he's just come back from working in London, Paris and New York, don't you know”. I suddenly realised they were talking about me! Little did they know I was basically having a good time in these places and not doing the glamorous jobs they imagined.As a consequence of the Jagger gig I toured in the same year with Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac. I wasn't any better as a photographer but once I had gigs of that calibre in my CV I looked so much better. That period was the beginning of my first break.It was 1988 and with these three enormous gigs under my belt I was going out at least five nights a week just to see bands. I'd worked out by now what having my name on the door actually meant so I was saving myself a small fortune. The Sydney scene during this time was fertile. There were great bands in great venues happening every night of the week; a favourable environment in which to grow as a rock'n'roll photographer.More breaks came my way in the early 1990s. I did a book called Still Noise with four other photographers, the album cover photography for Tommy Emmanuel's Dare To Be Different and the Beasts of Bourbon's Black Milk. It was all moving along quite nicely in a relatively short period of time. I'm proud of both those album covers because they're so radically different. Tommy Emmanuel's album was so obviously mainstream and commercial while the Beasts of Bourbon was very inner city and independent, and that's one of the things I love about working in the music industry – one minute you can be working with somebody like Lucinda Williams and the next minute working with the likes of Slipknot. They're vastly different performers with vastly different personalities to be captured through the lens. But I digress.I guess the next major event that boosted my career was the start of the Big Day Out in 1992. In the late 80s and early 90s I'd been regularly heading over to Europe and the US every couple of years to check out the summer music festivals. I really couldn't understand why Australia didn't have its own version of the UK's Reading or Glastonbury festivals. Being staged in the UK, when those festivals take place, it's an added bonus when it doesn't rain, so why, with our weather and talented bands, why should we miss out??Enter Ken West. Obviously Ken had been to these festivals, too, and had some thoughts about doing an Australian festival, and so began the Big Day Out. He's now one of the most respected promoters in the country and the Big Day Out is highly regarded both here and overseas. It became very successful very quickly and in the space of four years was at the same level as the festivals in the UK. So the Big Day Out was a valuable break for me. Every year I go on the road with the Big Day Out as it tours around Australia. This means I get to build a rapport with the bands I shoot, which is a luxury not often afforded a photographer.It's always easier to work with people who you feel relaxed with and vice versa. I don't work like a fashion photographer – I've never treated a musician as a model. A lot of photographers do because they presume there's a lot of glamour involved. Musicians are not thespians and they're not models so you need to build a rapport with them. Musicians can often feel uncomfortable in front of the camera, so relaxing them is an imperative. Obviously I'm referring to session work here. Live is a completely different kettle of fish. The disadvantage of doing sessions is that the artist is doing something that doesn't come naturally to them. The advantage is that you as the photographer have complete control over the environment, things like lighting. The difficulty is getting the artist comfortable. The live situation is the opposite, the artist is in their natural environment but the photographer is not, you have no control over the lighting and so on. The quality of your shots is reliant on the lighting guy and the movement of the artist.Eye contact is vital in photography. If you take a photo of someone and their eyes are out of focus the whole shot lacks impact. That's how people look at photos, through the eyes of the subject. The eye is all important. In a live situation the subject is more than likely not looking at you, and there's also the bloody ever present microphone getting in the way. In total I've had over 30,000 photographs published, the result of some 2,500 sessions and countless live shows, which have become 400 posters, 450 cd or vinyl covers and over 800 magazine front covers, and I'm still counting. It seems an age has passed since Vince Lovegrove used my shot of Chrissy Amphlett as a tour poster. I guess it has been a long time. Certainly much has happened and I've managed to collect some stories that I think are vaguely intresting along the way – some are downright bizarre and I hope you enjoy them.Oh, and why did I change my name from Moulds to Mott? Well, when I first got a photo credit Moulds didn't look so groovy so I had to come up with an alternative. I looked to the most influential band in my life, Mott the Hoople. The next decision was Tony Mott or Tony Hoople. I went for the former.Everyone should have a Mott the Hoople. In my formative years in college they were the only band that I related to lyrically.They delved into social, political and more general matters, not to mention being a dynamic live act. They were punks before punk had happened, all that and glam rock as well.I've always felt music is an important medium, it can be a sanctuary when things are not so rosy, and a celebration of the joys of life, the two extremes of emotion. And that is why Mott the Hoople have been so important to me. A couple of examples of that are in 1976, when I first left England for Australia, I related to the Ian Hunter album All American Alien Boy, an album about an Englishman arriving in the US, feeling alien and yet loving it. I totally related to the sentiments. Thirty years later, when I lost my best friend who died at an early age and I was finding grief very difficult to deal with, I found solace in the Ian Hunter song “Michael Picasso”, a song about the death of his long-time best friend and David Bowie guitarist Mick Ronson. That's why I believe music is so powerful and important. Everyone should have a Mott the Hoople.

After over 30 years of a career in Rock n Roll Photography including touring with the Rolling Stones three times amongst others, British born photographer TONY MOTT is one of a kind. He's photographed Nicole Kidman, Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac… and even took some snaps of our host Bradley McCaw. Watch video of this episodeFollow the RC Music PlaylistCheck out Tony's photosFollow Brad everywhere @bradleymccawofficialBrought to by True Arts Podcast NetworkThis interview was originally recorded in late 2021. Created, produced, hosted & engineered by Bradley McCaw.Original sound design by Matt Erskine at Crosspoint SolutionsOriginal Video designed by Adam Shaw at Axis Productions Theme composed by James RyanAbout Tony Mott:After over 30 years of a career in Rock n Roll Photography including touring with the Rolling Stones three times amongst others, Tony decided to branch out into Film and TV Stills Photography commencing in 2005 with the feature, Suburban Mayhem.Tony has worked on numerous features and television series since and has become a sought after photographer in the field.A 30 year retrospective of Tony's work “What A Life” is currently touring Australia after opening at the State Library of NSW in Sydney .Tony lives in Sydney with his wife Libby and two children Harvey and Lucinda Mott and his cat “kitten caboodle”.Except from Tony Mott's website: Trainspotting… travel around the world… life as a Chef on the high seas, a passion for music and few photos along the way. Welcome to Tony's Mott's story – so far.I was born in April, 1956, (that makes me sort of old) and raised in Sheffield, England, quite normally by mum and dad, Mary and Brian Moulds. I was trained as a chef at Sheffield Polytechnic and in 1976 I left England, arriving in Australia for the first time. Using my training I worked in Sydney at the Opera House and the Gazebo before helping a friend open a restaurant in Armidale, New South Wales, called The Blackboard Menu, but I had to leave after six months because I only had a limited working visa. It was at this point that I realised I wanted to live in Australia permanently. I returned to England with the intention of securing a permanent visa, which didn't eventuate. Refusing to allow a little thing like a visa to stand in the way of escaping the UK, I managed to get a job on the SS Oriana as a chef, a wonderful job that lasted two years and took me to over 60 countries as diverse and interesting as Puerto Rico, Egypt, Panama, India, the Caribbean Islands, all around the Mediterranean, Nordkapp (where the sun never goes down and all its inhabitants are bonkers) and elsewhere. It was during this time I developed a strong sense of wanderlust, an affliction which has taken me to India seven times and helped me traverse the Himalayas on a number of occasions. In fact, to celebrate my 40th birthday I had to make a choice between getting pissed in Redfern or walking the Annapurna Circuit with my best friend, I chose the latter.Eventually my job on the ship came to an end and brought me back to Australia and in 1981 I finally managed to settle here permanently. I got my old job back at the Gazebo Hotel in King Cross, which, as it turns out was a perfect location to embark on the next stage of my life.I've often thought about my penchant for travel and trainspotting (that's a whole other story right there!) and always go back to my childhood in Sheffield. When I was about eight or nine years old my mum and dad used to visit the local pubs, including one called the Castle Inn. My sister and I used to sit on the wall outside with our crisps and fizzy pop watching the trains go by. From this point we could see the trains disappear into a tunnel and I always wanted to know what was on the other side of that tunnel. Eventually I got to the other side of the tunnel and just kept on going!! Finally I got to and settled in Sydney.In the early 1980s Sydney had a brilliant live music scene. Every night of the week you could see any number of excellent bands at any number of excellent venues, right across the city. Working as a chef meant I usually finished work around midnight, not a bad situation for somebody like me who loved music. I'd leave work and hop into any given venue. On Monday nights I used to go to the Piccadilly Hotel in the Cross to see the Divinyls play. They had a residency at the venue and at this stage they were unsigned and largely unknown. Singer Chrissy Amphlett didn't do a lot in those days. The stage persona she later became famous for was non-existent but, suddenly it seemed, she became a loony on stage wearing the schoolgirl uniform and gyrating about.During my days sailing the seven seas I'd developed a strong desire to document photographically the amazing places I saw. So every Monday night after work at the Gazebo I used to hone my fledgling skills by snapping away at the Divinyls. A lot of crap shots were taken but after four months the band's manager, Vince Lovegrove, who'd obviously seen me shooting away, asked to see the shots, one of which he chose and used as a tour poster. I was well chuffed! To top it off he paid me 20 bucks – my first foray into professional photography.I was very green in those days, typified when Vince told me that my name was on the door for the band's next gig. I had no idea what this expression meant and for the next two months I continued to pay my way into their shows. One night he saw me and said, “You know your name's on the door, don't you?” Not wishing to appear unsophisticated, I replied, “Yeah, I know. Isn't that great,” thinking that somewhere – perhaps the band's rehearsal studio – there was a door on which they'd written my name as a mark of respect. Just shows you how much I had to learn about the music industry.By 1983 the Divinyls tour poster had had a snowball effect on my career and before long other bands were asking me to shoot their gigs. One day I walked into the offices of the free paper On The Street, then in its infancy and long before the term street press had ever been coined. I started getting work through the paper.About a week before I went to “On The Street”, Margaret Cott, now publisher of “The Drum Media”, had just started as a layout girl and so began a professional relationship with her which lasts to this day. Within a year Margaret had become editor and I was photographing anything that moved, anywhere, anytime. All this and I was still working full-time at the Gazebo.It was 1985 and for a short period of time during that year I got married. My wife was Swedish (and to my knowledge still is) but I won't go into the topic any further other than to say she now lives in Sweden and I still live in Sydney. Anyway, she had suggested I head back to England and so I did, and with my few contacts in the industry I spent the summer of 1986 drinking a lot and generally having a good time going to music festivals. I went to Reading, Milton Keynes and so on, seeing tons of bands. I haven't managed to work out how to this day, but I managed to photograph Queen at Knebworth, which was a hell of an experience. I also went to Paris and New York that summer, purely as a drunken wanderlust thing as opposed to seriously pursuing anything professionally.When I got back to Australia, Mick Jagger was touring to promote his first solo album. While I was away, and unbeknownst to me, Jagger's manager, Tony King had been trying to track me down wanting to hire me as Jagger's tour photographer. To this day I have no idea who recommended me for the job but I'm extremely grateful. Eventually I made contact with Tony King and as it turned out they were not happy with whoever it was they had hired instead of me. By this stage the tour was in Melbourne so I went down and met Tony in his hotel room. I don't think I would be giving anything away when I say that Tony King is what you would describe as an effervescent gay man and when I met him he enthusiastically expounded the virtues of Sydney. “Oh I love Sydney,” he said, “so many sailors in the one city.” I thought, what have I got to do to get this gig? Tony King, it should be pointed out, is a lovely man and I have always gotten on extremely well with him on a professional basis. But that was the start of my relationship with Mick Jagger and eventually the Rolling Stones. It was an enormous break which has resulted in me touring with the Stones three times. As I've said, I have no idea how I got the gig because I was only reasonably well-known as a live photographer in Sydney at that point. And to think I nearly missed out because I was getting legless overseas!!To illustrate how absurd the music industry can be at times, at the end of tour party I could hear people behind me talking about the tour photographer and how “he's just come back from working in London, Paris and New York, don't you know”. I suddenly realised they were talking about me! Little did they know I was basically having a good time in these places and not doing the glamorous jobs they imagined.As a consequence of the Jagger gig I toured in the same year with Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac. I wasn't any better as a photographer but once I had gigs of that calibre in my CV I looked so much better. That period was the beginning of my first break.It was 1988 and with these three enormous gigs under my belt I was going out at least five nights a week just to see bands. I'd worked out by now what having my name on the door actually meant so I was saving myself a small fortune. The Sydney scene during this time was fertile. There were great bands in great venues happening every night of the week; a favourable environment in which to grow as a rock'n'roll photographer.More breaks came my way in the early 1990s. I did a book called Still Noise with four other photographers, the album cover photography for Tommy Emmanuel's Dare To Be Different and the Beasts of Bourbon's Black Milk. It was all moving along quite nicely in a relatively short period of time. I'm proud of both those album covers because they're so radically different. Tommy Emmanuel's album was so obviously mainstream and commercial while the Beasts of Bourbon was very inner city and independent, and that's one of the things I love about working in the music industry – one minute you can be working with somebody like Lucinda Williams and the next minute working with the likes of Slipknot. They're vastly different performers with vastly different personalities to be captured through the lens. But I digress.I guess the next major event that boosted my career was the start of the Big Day Out in 1992. In the late 80s and early 90s I'd been regularly heading over to Europe and the US every couple of years to check out the summer music festivals. I really couldn't understand why Australia didn't have its own version of the UK's Reading or Glastonbury festivals. Being staged in the UK, when those festivals take place, it's an added bonus when it doesn't rain, so why, with our weather and talented bands, why should we miss out??Enter Ken West. Obviously Ken had been to these festivals, too, and had some thoughts about doing an Australian festival, and so began the Big Day Out. He's now one of the most respected promoters in the country and the Big Day Out is highly regarded both here and overseas. It became very successful very quickly and in the space of four years was at the same level as the festivals in the UK. So the Big Day Out was a valuable break for me. Every year I go on the road with the Big Day Out as it tours around Australia. This means I get to build a rapport with the bands I shoot, which is a luxury not often afforded a photographer.It's always easier to work with people who you feel relaxed with and vice versa. I don't work like a fashion photographer – I've never treated a musician as a model. A lot of photographers do because they presume there's a lot of glamour involved. Musicians are not thespians and they're not models so you need to build a rapport with them. Musicians can often feel uncomfortable in front of the camera, so relaxing them is an imperative. Obviously I'm referring to session work here. Live is a completely different kettle of fish. The disadvantage of doing sessions is that the artist is doing something that doesn't come naturally to them. The advantage is that you as the photographer have complete control over the environment, things like lighting. The difficulty is getting the artist comfortable. The live situation is the opposite, the artist is in their natural environment but the photographer is not, you have no control over the lighting and so on. The quality of your shots is reliant on the lighting guy and the movement of the artist.Eye contact is vital in photography. If you take a photo of someone and their eyes are out of focus the whole shot lacks impact. That's how people look at photos, through the eyes of the subject. The eye is all important. In a live situation the subject is more than likely not looking at you, and there's also the bloody ever present microphone getting in the way. In total I've had over 30,000 photographs published, the result of some 2,500 sessions and countless live shows, which have become 400 posters, 450 cd or vinyl covers and over 800 magazine front covers, and I'm still counting. It seems an age has passed since Vince Lovegrove used my shot of Chrissy Amphlett as a tour poster. I guess it has been a long time. Certainly much has happened and I've managed to collect some stories that I think are vaguely intresting along the way – some are downright bizarre and I hope you enjoy them.Oh, and why did I change my name from Moulds to Mott? Well, when I first got a photo credit Moulds didn't look so groovy so I had to come up with an alternative. I looked to the most influential band in my life, Mott the Hoople. The next decision was Tony Mott or Tony Hoople. I went for the former.Everyone should have a Mott the Hoople. In my formative years in college they were the only band that I related to lyrically.They delved into social, political and more general matters, not to mention being a dynamic live act. They were punks before punk had happened, all that and glam rock as well.I've always felt music is an important medium, it can be a sanctuary when things are not so rosy, and a celebration of the joys of life, the two extremes of emotion. And that is why Mott the Hoople have been so important to me. A couple of examples of that are in 1976, when I first left England for Australia, I related to the Ian Hunter album All American Alien Boy, an album about an Englishman arriving in the US, feeling alien and yet loving it. I totally related to the sentiments. Thirty years later, when I lost my best friend who died at an early age and I was finding grief very difficult to deal with, I found solace in the Ian Hunter song “Michael Picasso”, a song about the death of his long-time best friend and David Bowie guitarist Mick Ronson. That's why I believe music is so powerful and important. Everyone should have a Mott the Hoople.

This week Clint and Dawson sat down with three guests, Luke Swab, Matt Schweiker and Michael Kohn . In December 2023, these three friends from Chattanooga Tennessee, packed their bags and bikes for a trip to Nepal to tackle the Annapurna Circuit on bike. Nepal is renowned for being the home of the world's highest mountains, the Himalayas. The route climbs 33,776 feet over 240 miles and reaches a high point at Thorong La Pass at 17,769 feet. Matt, Luke and Michael came back with stories of battling high altitude, freezing temperatures and the remarkable culture and hospitality of the Nepalese people. Join us as we listen, learn and laugh as they share stories about their adventure and each other. Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com Powered by: Rock Creek Outfitters - www.rockcreekoutfitters.com Sponsored by: Mountain View Auto Dealers Chattanooga Concrete: https://chattanoogaconcreteco.com/ RoofingCo.com: www.roofingco.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In this episode of 'The BucketLister Podcast,' our host, Keith Crockford, sets off on a journey through the heart of the majestic Annapurna range in Nepal - a paradise for trekking enthusiasts. Leveraging his vast trekking experiences, Keith brings to life these  two  acclaimed treks - The Annapurna Circuit Trek and the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.Unravel the challenges, the breathtaking sights, and the distinctive cultural encounters that each of these treks offer as Keith meticulously dissects both the routes. He takes you on an immersive audio journey, comparing the terrains, the highest points, difficulty levels, and more!Whether you're a seasoned trekker wondering about your next expedition, or a newbie trying to choose your first high-altitude trek, Keith's expert tips, insightful comparisons, and colorful anecdotes will equip you with a well-rounded understanding of both the treks.Join Keith as he attempts to solve the grand conundrum - Annapurna Circuit or Annapurna Base Camp - which one will find a place on your bucket list? Listen in now!The Bucket List Annapurna Circuit TrekThe Bucket List Annapurna Base Camp TrekAnnapurna Base Camp trek vs Annapurna Circuit Trek - The Ultimate Comparison———————————————We are The Bucket List Company. Welcome to our Podcast, where wanderlust and inspiration meet practical tips and information for all of the top adventure travel destinations around the world.FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_bucketlist_coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bucketlistcompanyOfficial Website: https://thebucketlistcompany.co.uk/———————————————#bucketlisttravel #adventuretravel #travelbucketlist #bucketlisters

Outdoor writer, adventurer, and Renaissance man Luke Kelly drops into the studio to discuss some worldly adventures with Doc. Tune in and hear about how this New York college boy used his summer wages from working a commercial fishing boat in Alaska to finance his adventures across the globe. Luke shares his incredible experiences, from experiencing the 2011 earthquake in Christchurch, NZ, to being mugged in Patagonia to solo hiking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. And a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we get the full rundown on Chaunce and Fireball's recent thru-hike of the Ozark Highlands Trail. Not only do we get a day-by-day run-through of this adventure, but we learn all about the trail's unique features, including the intense water crossings, its extremely remote nature, how they handled resupply, what they liked and didn't like about the trail, an epic trail angel stay, and more. We wrap the show with some news that affects all trekkers in the country of Nepal, a triple crown of things that get your goat, and a new gross or not gross. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  Organifi: Use code “BACKPACKER” for 20% off at organifi.com/backpacker. Enlightened Equipment: Use code “EETREK10” for 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Torrid Jacket at enlightenedequipment.com. Goodr: Use code “BACKPACKER” for free shipping on your first order at goodr.com/backpacker. RTIC Outdoors: Shop at rticoutdoors.com. [divider] Interview with Chaunce & Mims Fireball's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:04:50 - QOTD: What's it called if you hike near/with someone solely because they have an awesome dog? 00:07:10 - Introducing Chaunce & Mims! 00:10:40 - Would you say someone should skip the northern section? 00:13:16 - What was the inspiration to hike this trail? 00:15:00 - Discussion about the trail conditions and weather 00:15:58 - Does the time change affect you on trail? 00:17:44 - Overview of the trail logistics  00:19:45 - How did you cache/store food? 00:23:40 - Discussion about the trail itinerary 00:24:37 - How hard are the miles on the OHT? 00:27:16 - Is it nerve wracking to hike separately during the day? 00:32:00 - Have you heard of anyone being attacked by a boar? 00:35:02 - What was the weather like? 00:37:40 - Discussion about Day 3 00:38:52 - Would you hike it again? 00:40:15 - Discussion about the water crossings 00:52:53 - Discussion about Stan the trail angel 00:58:25 - Story about Big Bertha the massage chair 01:02:51 - More about Stan 01:06:30 - Discussion about Chaunce's birthday on trail 01:16:42 - Discussion about latter half of the trail 01:19:04 - Discussion about Chaunce's shoes 01:21:30 - Discussion about the second to last day of trail 01:29:00 - Discussion about finishing the trail 01:31:40 - What was the cell service like? 01:33:45 - Would you bring a dog on the trail? SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda Nepal To Ban Solo Trekkers Throughout the Country (Yes, That Includes the Annapurna Circuit) by Kelly Floro Triple Crown of things that get your goat Gross or Not Gross Premature Gear Evaluations Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @paulyboyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, Cameron Brown, Christopher Marshburn, Dayne, DoGoodPantry, Greg McDaniel, Kristina Diaz, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, Morgan Luke, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, Timothy Hahn, and Tracy “Trigger” Fawns. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Dcnerdlet, Jacob Northrup, Jeff LaFranier, Keith Dobie Jr, Liz Seger, and Peter.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Minus33, we are joined by Sarah Dramis.  Sarah is a triple crowner turned ultrarunner, a fitness coach, former VIP travel family manager and nanny, and the survivor of a serious back injury resulting in several broken vertebrae.  We go deep on Sarah's backpacking career, including some of the standout highs and lows from each of her backpacking trips, we do a fuck marry kill on the triple crown trails, we learn about Sarah's passion for strength training and fitness in general, her failed attempt at the Colorado Trail FKT, and much more.   We wrap the show with a triple crown of rainy day activities, we hear from a fan of the show who was viciously lied to by Chaunce, and we chat about some of our favorite trail meals. Minus33: Use code “backpacker22” for 15% off at minus33.com. Organifi: Use code “backpacker” for 20% off at organifi.com/backpacker. Enlightened Equipment: Use code “ultralight10” for 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Torrid Jacket at enlightenedequipment.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “takelesstrekmore” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  [divider] Interview with Sarah Dramis Sarah's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:04:46 - QOTD: What is your favorite trail meal? 00:06:57 - Reminders: Support the PNTS at bellsbeer.com/trails, apply to join the Trek, and support us by subscribing wherever you listen! 00:09:17 - Introducing Sarah 00:09:57 - How'd you get your trail name? 00:10:30 - What's the backpacking scene like in Hawaii? 00:11:50 - What put the PCT on your radar? 00:13:05 - Tell us about breaking your back. 00:16:36 - Discussion about the rod in Sarah's back. 00:20:00 - How did the rod protect you when you got hit by a car? 00:22:06 - What was it like transitioning to long-distance hiking? 00:23:35 - How did you know how to train your body? 00:24:50 - How much was strength training a part of your routine before thru-hiking? 00:27:23 - How did thru-hiking change your wiring? 00:28:50 - Where does fearless Sarah come from? 00:30:00 - Tell us about getting frostbite and hypothermia. 00:34:58 - Tell us about doing the Colorado Trail in 2016. 00:36:48 - Was there any challenge to thru-hiking with your best friend? 00:39:50 - Tell us about the Annapurna Circuit. 00:43:35 - Was the person you did the circuit with a love interest? 00:45:00 - Tell us about the Appalachian Trail. 00:47:58 - Are you more of a solo hiker or a group hiker? 00:49:28 - Tell us about rain on the AT. 00:53:42 - What'd you do in 2018? 00:55:00 - What makes a family VIP? 00:59:12 - How much free time did you have while nannying? 01:00:30 - Tell us about the CDT in 2019. 01:02:58 - How did the CDT snow compare to the AT rain? 01:08:10 - How is it seeing 4 grizzlies in one day? 01:10:21 - What were your emotions when finishing the trail? 01:11:17 - Tell us about getting into ultrarunning.  01:14:30 - Fuck Marry Kill: the triple crown trails 01:15:47 - Tell us about the CT FKT attempt. 01:23:59 - Do you have more FKT aspirations? 01:25:03 - What are your song recommendations for climbs, running, and trail? 01:31:43 - Are there training differences between backpacking and running? 01:35:00 - Tell us about your diet and your thoughts on nutrition. 01:41:56 - Chaunce's drink 01:48:10 - Tell us about your plans for a homestead. 01:50:22 - Discussion about animals as food vs. pets 01:52:24 - Chaunce's chicken story 01:53:51 - How could someone get involved in your fitness coaching or follow your adventures? 01:56:38 - Anything else you want to share? SEGMENTS MG Check-In Trek Propaganda Is Universal Cell Phone Coverage Around the Corner? by Kelly Floro Triple Crown of rainy day activities 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @headnodculture. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Jason Lawrence, Christopher Marshburn, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Patrick Cianciolo, Paul Packman Sealy, Matt Soukup, Jason Snailer, Greg Mac,  Tracy “Trigger” Fawns, Mike Poisel, and Kristina Diaz. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Liz Seger, Cynthia Voth, Emily Brown, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Peter Ellenberg, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven.

In this episode of the Bucket List Podcast we chat with the Legend that is 'Dave Blower'.Dave has been a Bucket List Guide for the past 4 years and has travelled the world leading groups on amazing treks and trips around the globe.The topic for this podcast is Everest Base Camp or the Annapurna Circuit Trek.What are the Differences? And which one should you add to your Bucket List next!Check out the two trips on our Website - just click the LinksThe Everest Base Camp TrekThe Annapurna Circuit TrekYou can also Download Our Ultimate Guide to Everest Camp ———————————————We are The Bucket List Company. Welcome to our Podcast, where wanderlust and inspiration meet practical tips and information for all of the top adventure travel destinations around the world.FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_bucketlist_coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bucketlistcompanyOfficial Website: https://thebucketlistcompany.co.uk/———————————————#bucketlisttravel #adventuretravel #travelbucketlist #bucketlisters

In this episode, I speak with Sherry who is a long-term traveler, blogger, and photographer with one goal in mind - to make you wish you were somewhere else.  She writes about her travel lifestyle and around the world adventures on Ottsworld.com and her social media channels.  She has lived in Vietnam, hiked the Annapurna Circuit with her father, drove 10,000 miles from London to Mongolia in the Mongol Rally, walked across Spain on the Camino de Santiago, kayaked in Antarctica, and drove an auto-rickshaw across India for charity.  She continues to seek out epic adventures to intriguing places in order to challenge herself and inspire people to overcome their fears and reap the benefits of travel. Listen on to find out how this long-term traveler seeks out epic adventures. --------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Remote work resources: https://www.theoffbeatlife.com/ Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: Ben Smith - Ben@howtocreateapodcast.com

Join us as we explore how author Tracy Pawleski painted her stories of her travels with words in her two heartfelt books about her hikes in the Himalaya mountains and on Spain's Camino Trail. Find out how she went from being a technical writer to a creative storyteller about her travels. Her books ooze with themes that are sure to inspire you to initiate changes in your life, no matter what your creative genre might be. Professionally, Tracy combines corporate communications experience with a background in politics and public policy. Her career has taken her from the halls of the U.S. Congress to the boardrooms of Corporate America. As the former vice president of communications for a global retail grocer, Tracy oversaw strategies for public relations, crisis communications, and community engagement. She managed a charitable foundation committed to the fight against hunger and improving the quality of life for children. Before returning to her roots in Pennsylvania, Tracy worked on national issues in the Office of National Drug Control Policy and U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. Tracy is an adventure traveler, preferring destinations out of the mainstream and activities that make your heart thump. She has published travel articles on these adventures and written two books about walking across Spain on El Camino de Santiago and trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Tracy speaks to groups about her pilgrimage on El Camino in addition to travel and trekking, leadership, and the challenges faced by professional women. She's waiting to hear from you! https://tracypawelski.com Molly and Justin are Co-owners of www.ThePerfect5th.com https://www.facebook.com/P5HeartoftheArtist Tracy Pawleski's books are available on the Amazon platform in paperback, Kindle and audio versions, as read by the author. One Woman in the Himalayas: Not every idea is a good idea, but you don't know until you try (One Woman Travel Series): Pawelski, Tracy: 9781735943510: Amazon.com: Books https://www.amazon.com/One-Womans-Camino-Tracy-Pawelski-audiobook/dp/B07K2KRXVW/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2KOZJ53RIK0GR&keywords=one+woman+in+the+camino&qid=1646580270&sprefix=one+woman+in+the+camino%2Caps%2C66&sr=8-2

A 'short' episode on the unexpected cultural and historical sights and sounds I encountered on the Annapurna circuit trail in Nepal. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/khyyl-gtm-khyeltam/donations

I spent 20 wonderful days on the Annapurna Circuit through trekking from village to village through mist-covered valleys, remote villages and sacred monasteries in the Nepalese Himalayas in 2000. That experience has given me a deep appreciation of Nepal, the Sherpas and the climbers who attempt the greatest mountain of them all - Everest.Since then, I have always been fascinated with stories of Everest's often deadly history. So I was riveted last May when following the literal ups and downs of my podcast guest today as he attempted to climb Everest during the peak of the pandemic. Damian Browne hails from Galway and is a former professional rugby player who has played for Leinster, Northampton, Brive and Oyonnax. Damian's passion for travel and adventure has led him to visit more than 50 countries on 6 continents.Damien is an adventurer in the truest sense of the word using the world's most extreme environments to test his physical and mental capabilities. Damien has covered more ground than many of the great explorers of the early 20th century including spending 63-days rowing solo across the Atlantic. An epic trip he previously spoke to me about on my very first podcast in 2020Since he first climbed Elbrus (the highest mountain in Europe) in Russia in 2018 he has been obsessed with successfully climbing Everest. His original trip was called off in 2020 when the pandemic took hold and he only found out he could go to Nepal in April last year a few days after his Australian partner gave birth to their first child in Brisbane.Epic is a word often used when talking about adventures but this attempt on Everest was truly epic. Damian's tale is all about that famous mountain, what it is like working with Sherpas, being at basecamp, the Khumbu Icefall and much more. If you haven't already I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode every Tuesday.Fergal O'Keeffe is the host of Ireland's No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 90 countries. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations. Follow Damian and Fergus' attempt to row the Atlantic this summer https://www.facebook.com/projectempower2022/To find out who is on every Tuesday please follow me onWebsite www.https://www.traveltaleswithfergal.ieInstagram @traveltaleswithfergalFacebook @traveltaleswithfergalTwitter @FergalTravelYouTube @traveltaleswithfergal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you ever have a dream that so far outweighed what you thought was possible that you sometimes tried not to dream it because it was just too painful? I had a dream like that, and it was to go to Nepal and trek through some of the most striking, stark, at times desolate, and timeless, high altitude terrain that the world has ever known. In this episode, join me on a journey that begins by crossing over the Indian border with a cast of characters atop the roof of a bus, then exploring the other-worldly city of Kathmandu, and ending up at 17,700 feet — on top of the world—across the Annapurna Circuit of The Himalayan Mountains. To learn more about Danny G, please be sure to check out his Instagram @guerratravels.

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk. You'll recognize yourself in these true-life stories of adversity, challenge, fear, discovery, adventure, expression, and more from (mostly) women who are walking their lives while their lives walk them and the lasting difference their journeys have made. I'm your host, Diane Wyzga.  Welcome back to Part 2 of the podcast interview with my guest Jeffrey Tan, Pathfinder, Transformation Coach and Leadership Facilitator who joined us from his home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We were talking about walking our lives, strength, courage, and finding our way when I asked Jeffrey where his name, Pathfinder, came from. Let's hear what he has to say on this, on leadership, parenting children as a single dad under COVID, and more.Minutes: 32:290:00 to 1:45       Intro1:45 to 4:10         Becoming the PathfinderQuestion: Is that where the name Pathfinder came from because I understand that's what you call yourself.  Yes. Pathfinder came about as a result of introducing friends to Mother Nature and hiking trails.Jeffrey believes: if people appreciate and love Mother Nature they will learn to respect it and work to preserve it, to protect itEncourages his friends to spend time in the forest - to experience how wonderful it isNo one complains  Jeffrey realized he is always the one who charts the course and leads the wayJeffrey needs to know which path is best to get the hike done before breakfastJeffrey was a Pathfinder on the pathAs a coach/trainer Jeffrey realized he helps people find their pathJeffrey claimed the name Pathfinder: helping people lost in career, relationships, and life in general he helps them find their path in life  4:10 to 12:00       Trekking the Annapurna Circuit, Nepal  Question: What do you remember about being shown the path while trekking the Annapurna Circuit, Nepal?  Jeffrey remembers going to higher elevations, air getting thinner, less oxygen available, Altitude Sickness possibleJeffrey and his group had to acclimatizeAcclimatize requires you to go to higher elevation for a short time to get used to the thinner airWhen he and his group went up the mountain they experienced something different, pushing to take on challengesLikewise, to take on new challenges we need to just try it first, take small steps - acclimate - it gets easier, better when we get used to itThroughout the 16 day journey Jeffrey felt was walking toward something..... and when he reached the high point, he understood that reaching the peak and coming down was like a new lease of life for him.Jeffrey's awareness: quit the current job and go on the path of becoming a trainer and coachEnlightenment moment: now this is a new path!Jeffrey's story: During the acclimatization he had closure with his step- mom who had died from cancer several years before. He had no closure, felt empty, something left undone. Went to the Buddhist temple and meditated with one of his trekking partners; the moment Jeffrey closed his eyes he felt  nonstop tears and a vision of his mom. His mom had met his daughter (Gaia) but not his son (Gaius). His mom loved boys. He said he was sure his mom wold love Gaius. He saw his children looking up to the clouds and a vision of his mom looking down at them.  Host: There are many ways to kneel and kiss the ground [Rumi]. Jeffrey is demonstrating with his stories the importance of being in the outdoors, a mountain trekking expedition that revels past, present, future. There is so much magic in these stories, richness of life experiences you are sharing with us. Thank you for dipping deep into the treasure trove.All his trekking trips have been magicalThe treks have shown him life's challenges are like climbing a mountain and if you can climb you can prevail12:00 to 14:29       3 Tips to Acclimate to Getting OutdoorsQuestion: What 3 tips would you offer to folks who are curious about, interested in acclimatizing themselves in the outdoors but something is holding them back; what could you say to give some encouragement?  Get a pair of boots. Decent boots. The minute you spend several hundred dollars on a pair of boots you will be motivated to use them, to take your first stepIf you want an adventure nothing like getting outside, mountains, forests, to experience magic in the Mother NatureThe moment Jeffrey stepped into a forest he had greater  appreciation for life, even as simple as drinking water because it might not be thereWater is Life-giving, like children are    14:20 to 20:11       Parenting During COVID LockdownWhich brings us to another sort of Pathfinder training and leadership mastery program: parenting during lockdown. I understand that you have a son and a daughter. Question: How have these little humans helped you, what have they taught you?These Little People are wiser than you thinkHave conversations with your childrenJeffrey doesn't get to see his children often; during COVID lockdown it could be weeks or months  before he saw his daughterThey missed each other and will ask about how the other is feeling, why there is sadnessAs an 8 year old child comforted her father, Jeffrey felt many emotions as he continues to process the experienceJeffrey is pretty open with his daughter: he apologizes when he does something wrong or messes up; explains when there is (or is not) money to buy extra things now or later  For as difficult as the divorce was on him his children has been the focus of Jeffrey's careHost: Jeffrey's children are funny, articulate, engaging and as solid little humans show the investment of loving attention given to them. We will figure our way out. When we apologize to children we are recognizing their humanity.20:11 to 26:20       Tips for Raising ChildrenQuestion:  What tips can you offer to parents who might be struggling with raising children in trying times, who could use some hope, support or encouragement?Listen to your children. Children do not complain or fuss for no reason at all - it is to get your attention. Listen to what they want to say. Hear them. This is not easy for adults to doIt's not about showering children with gifts but with your time. Time is precious.Extravagance might not be the best choice. He prefers to engage with them, wash car with his children when they couldn't swim in the pool; it was fun even though it cost him  some money because his car was bigger than the children's mother's car  Many adults think it's not cool to get down and dirty with children. Do that stuff with them because they grow up too fast!Don't be afraid to be silly with them, making up stories, fairy tales, whatever. Engage to understand your children and be aware that they are also sensitive to you as the parent.Jeffrey adds 2 stories about Gaia asking him to play a video game, and the end of a dating relationship. Don't hide things from them. Ask them how they feel about changes and other circumstances, what they might be worried about.26:20 to 28:10       LegacyQuestion: As we sit here today, what do you hope will come about because your story is out in the world?Jeffrey wishes for everyone (to know) no matter how challenging Life is, you can always pick yourself upIf you find that at that one moment you do not have the strength to get up, get someone to help youDo not be afraid to ask for helpAll you need is that one lift and you'll be on your wayJeffrey hopes that his Life stories are able to inspire our listeners to get out, get an adventure of a lifeLife is an adventure!It's not the end of the world when losses and suffering happenKnow that your kids understand you more than you know, more than you think  28:10 to 32:29       Thank You for Your Stories    Before I say "thank you!" to Jeffrey I want to mention that all social media links and connections to stay in touch with him and explore RISE the Workshop will be posted in these Episode Notes. Please make sure you drop by, check it out, and if you're on LinkedIn you might want to follow Jeffrey and his wonderful daily video tapings.  Thank you very much, Jeffrey, for walking along with us and sharing your story of how a man learned to find his own way, to re-write his own story, and now serves as a Pathfinder for others who are lost, or worn out or have slipped off the path for a timeThank you, Diane! You and your posts inspire me. It's really a pleasure to meet up with you. I couldn't tell you how excited I was to chat together.It's fitting that I close the year talking with a gentleman. I opened the year with my brother-in-law, Steve Schuch and it's beautiful to have two men book-ending the year 2021. Thank you very much and every good wish to you. One day, one day I'll get to walk those jungles with you!I would love that - totally - Thank you once again!Here we are, at the end of the road but not the journey. Thank you for listening to Part 2 of this episode of Stories From Women Who Walk with your host Diane Wyzga and my guest my guest Jeffrey Tan, Pathfinder, Transformation Coach and Leadership Facilitator who joined us from his home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We hope you found delight, motivation, inspiration, and transformation all right here, right now.  You're also invited to check out over 500 episodes of this podcast Stories From Women Who Walk found on Simplecast, your favorite podcast platform, including Android, and my website: Quarter Moon Story Arts. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! You will have wonderful company as we walk our lives together.    BIO/ABOUT  I'm a Pathfinder, a Coach and learning facilitator. I help people explore their paths in their personal and professional growth and development.A fisherman and cook on a kelong, a site supervisor for a construction company, a Cleaning Operations Executive handling jobsites covering Kajang to Klang, a housekeeping supervisor in Holiday Villa for 3 months that led into a 25 year sales career as KL Branch Manager in one of Malaysia's premium cleaning supplies company.Those years of managing and handling peoples from all walks of life led me to an understanding of their behaviors and attitude.These experience gave me insights into the pains and pleasures of:1. Managing and understanding expectations of owners as well as the people I was leading.2. Leading project, sales and operations teams.3. Training operations and sales teams.My experiences allowed me insights into the thoughts and behaviors of owners, managers, leaders, admin and operations personnel.In 1998 I attended a Leadership Program to improve myself, and since then people development became a passion of mine.I love the outdoors and mountain trekking which began with a trek in FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) that led me to Gunung Angsi, Gunung Nuang and finally peaked on Mount Kinabalu. I began craving more adventures and ended trekking Gunung Tahan, ascending from Merapoh in Kelantan and descending in Kuala Tahan 10 days later. As adventures go, it never ends, as i targeted Annapurna Circuit in 2013 after coming down from Mount Kinabalu for the 3rd time.In April 2014, my team of 8 trekked the Annapurna Circuit, Nepal.My adventures thought me leadership, team engagement and the practice of self mastery, all of which enriches my training designs.If you want to UNLEASH YOUR LEADERS in your TEAM...Explore possibilities with me:NAKED a Coaching Conversationhttps://forms.gle/XtisxNjf5L7rH2CZ8If you are troubled and feel that you are not in charge of your life anymore join me inRISE in 90minshttps://forms.gle/K5J2FXevot6pTzDb6How to Follow and Stay in Touch with Jeffrey Tanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-tan-pathfinder/ Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Entering Erdenheim from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicSound Editing: Darwin Carlisle & First Class ReelsAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit and attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts 

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk. You'll recognize yourself in these true-life stories from (mostly) women who are walking their lives while their lives walk them and the lasting difference their journeys have made. I'm your host, Diane Wyzga.Today my guest is Jeffrey Tan: Pathfinder, Transformation  Coach and Leadership Mastery Facilitator/Trainer who is joining us from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Jeffrey helps people explore their paths in their personal and professional growth and development. Years of managing and working with people from all walks of life led him to a deep  understanding of human behaviors and attitudes. In 1998 Jeffrey attended a Leadership Program to improve himself, and the rest - as they say - is history. Helping people develop their best selves became his passion. I've invited Jeffrey to talk with us about changing the narrative that no longer works for you, RISE the signature training program, trekking - including Nepal - and, parenting on COVID lock-down. Welcome to the podcast, Jeffrey!    Minutes 31:1200 to 3:01       Intro3:01 to 9:20       Start From Where You AreQuestion: I understand that there is some jungle trekking available if I came to visit you. And if so, do you have a favorite jungle to trek?Jeffrey has 3 favorite treks he enjoys every weekend.One is still big jungle and the other two are second generation with rubber treesThe places are much green for him and will make do for nowQuestion: If we got to trek together, what's the first thing I might notice about you?  Jeffrey would check in with host's familiarity with trekking, health and ability so he knows the appropriate trails to tackleEither we would go to easier trails or the more exciting parts as he saw fitQuestion: And if we got to one of the more exciting parts of the forest, and had some time to trek along the path what might I get to know about you as my Pathfinder?Jeffrey will check in now and then to see if host is okay, still in good shape and able to walk as well as enjoy the walkVery conscious about who he brings and how they enjoy the experienceStory: Jeffrey brought an ex-girlfriend's mom (actually she tagged along). She claimed to be pretty fit so away they went up a slope (45 to 50 degree incline): “Hey! This is first time you met me and you want to kill me already?”      Jeffrey is very conscious of his walking partners after that episodeQuestion: What does this Mama Hill area look like? Would you describe it for us.Mama Hill is one of the most challenging climbs in the forestBegins with nice smooth downhill in a valley to a little stream.Path is rooted so you need to watch your footingBirds chirping, breezes, very pleasantCrossing the stream is the moment of awareness: how will we get back up? Only 10 to 15 minutes to trek out but very steep9:20 to 17:50       A Bit of Back Story. Something Happened. Change the Narrative. Reinvent YourselfThis climb is a very good metaphor for what we will be talking about as we go forward. Life going up and down and up again. In all the best books and movies, life is being lived and then something happens. Something in your life called you to reinvent yourself, to change the narrative that was no longer working. Question: Before we get to Trekking and RISE the signature training workshop would you share with us how Life walked you while you were walking your life.Jeffrey got married late in life, age 44Enjoyed good 7 to 10 years with 2 wonderful childrenWhen Jeffrey's daughter was 7 years old Life walked in and said, “Hey! Things are not working out.”The divorce messed things up - Jeffrey wasn't preparedIt was quite a tear down for him and messed him up real badJeffrey was in love with his children as well as his wifeMis-communications got in the way; for which Jeffrey also bears responsibilityThis divorce required Jeffrey to take the hard road out of the experienceHost: friends of Jeffrey's would prove helpful to his recoveryJeffrey's story: was very depressed; going through a lot of pain; work was getting done but a friend commented, “I see you here but I don't feel you.”This friend spurred Jeffrey to return to hikingLeading a hike with 2 buddies, another friend said, “Jeffrey, I see you here but I don't feel you. It's as if there is no soul in that body walking in front of me.”This comment stopped Jeffrey!“I see this smiling face but I don't feel you; you're like soul less.” This moment caused Jeffrey to share what had happened with his 2 buddiesWe don't share our pain until a friend interrupts our situationIf Jeffrey's friend can see him this way, what do others see? Zombie-likeJeffrey sat with his friends and had a chat - no judgment - only support helped him a great dealNo judgment about either party - no choosing sides - but compassion for him and his children, with expressions of supportThis love and support brought him backHis friends were a bridge or the helpers to walk alongside him17:50 to 22:56       RISE - Jeffrey Tan's Signature Training Program Question: Will you help us understand this experience and how it connects to RISE your signature training program RISE. Of all things you could have created, why this?RISE is designed to explore creating possibilities from these uncertain times and create the life you want; a life in which you Take Charge of Your Life and BE in charge. Join us and discover how you can claim victory and stop being a victim of circumstance.RISE was also because of the COVID pandemicJeffrey has always been involved with people developmentAs a result of Jeffrey's life experiences he's more compassionateBefore the divorce Jeffrey was logical and tried to make sense of other people's pain; whereas now he can see situations from both sides and bring empathy to the tableHow did RISE come about? Jeffrey lost job and income with the pandemic; no new projects and no new moneyFor 5 months or so Jeffrey lived on savingsJeffrey hit a slump again because of low funds and bills and having children to provide for  He realized that if he woke up feeling blue somehow he felt better by the evening hours; he told himself, “I need to do something about this! Moment over.”The pity party has endedJeffrey realized that his recovery happened pretty quickly; probably because of his coaching/training experience which led to an “Ah Ha! I have the training. Everyone one needs a coach.” Started RISE to help people pick themselves up.When we are down everything looks hopeless - RISE helps people see possibilities againJust like his personal experience with the divorce; Daddy can say he loves you but if he doesn't act, what's the point?Jeffrey's 2 children are his inspiration to Rise Up!22:56 to 29:11       Tips to Help See the PossibilitiesHost: Jeffrey's children are delightful! As well as being a good barometer to the feelings of the Big Humans. If a parent is unable to show how they love, the children pick it up. The children pull us along, like his friends helped him and now he does this for other. Question: of all his years of leadership training, what 3 skills or traits or qualities are most helpful to Jeffrey working with people today?If you have a problem, be aware and acknowledge you have it. Denial keeps us from recoveryKnow that you are the only one who can deal with the problem. Our friends can be there for us; but we have to do the hard work to get out of the depressive Zombi-like mode and back on trackWe also need to have the courage and strength to take action. It's not easy but it can be done if we are brave enoughHost: having a friend who can help show us the way out can help guide us with courage, determination and resilienceJeffrey's story about his trip in Annapurna. The sherpa can bring you from one point to another point along the trail; but the sherpa will not walk your walk; you must carry your own backpack and walk your walkJeffrey cannot tell a client what to do or not but looking in from outside as 3rd party looking in can suggest X, Y or Z, or, ask: what if?  We have within us to do what it takes; but we often don't see if for ourselvesJust like the sherpas who say: Come along! Not very high! You struggle to walk - I know you can do it!Jeffrey will champion you on - take the time you need to do it your wayQuestion: Is that where the name Pathfinder came from? Because I understand that's what you call yourself.  29:11 to 31:12      OutroHere we are, at the end of the road but not the journey. Thank you for listening to Part 1 of this episode of Stories From Women Who Walk with your host Diane Wyzga and my guest Jeffrey Tan, Pathfinder, Transformation Coach and Leadership Facilitator who joined us from his home in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We hope you enjoyed and are inspired by our conversation about trekking our lives through difficulties and changing the narrative when the one we are living no longer serves us. We'll be back in a week with Part 2.You're also invited to check out over 500 episodes of this podcast Stories From Women Who Walk found on Simplecast, your favorite podcast platform, including Andriod,  and my website: Quarter Moon Story Arts. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! You will have wonderful company as we walk our lives together.BIO/ABOUT  Jeffrey Tan I'm a Pathfinder, a Coach and learning facilitator. I help people explore their paths in their personal and professional growth and development.A fisherman and cook on a kelong, a site supervisor for a construction company, a Cleaning Operations Executive handling jobsites covering Kajang to Klang, a housekeeping supervisor in Holiday Villa for 3 months that led into a 25 year sales career as KL Branch Manager in one of Malaysia's premium cleaning supplies company.Those years of managing and handling peoples from all walks of life led me to an understanding of their behaviors and attitude.These experience gave me insights into the pains and pleasures of:1. Managing and understanding expectations of owners as well as the people I was leading.2. Leading project, sales and operations teams.3. Training operations and sales teams.My experiences allowed me insights into the thoughts and behaviors of owners, managers, leaders, admin and operations personnel.In 1998 I attended a Leadership Program to improve myself, and since then people development became a passion of mine.I love the outdoors and mountain trekking which began with a trek in FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) that led me to Gunung Angsi, Gunung Nuang and finally peaked on Mount Kinabalu. I began craving more adventures and ended trekking Gunung Tahan, ascending from Merapoh in Kelantan and descending in Kuala Tahan 10 days later. As adventures go, it never ends, as i targeted Annapurna Circuit in 2013 after coming down from Mount Kinabalu for the 3rd time.In April 2014, my team of 8 trekked the Annapurna Circuit, Nepal.My adventures thought me leadership, team engagement and the practice of self mastery, all of which enriches my training designs.If you want to UNLEASH YOUR LEADERS in your TEAM...Explore possibilities with me:NAKED a Coaching Conversationhttps://forms.gle/XtisxNjf5L7rH2CZ8If you are troubled and feel that you are not in charge of your life anymore join me inRISE in 90 minutes:  https://forms.gle/K5J2FXevot6pTzDb6How to follow and stay in touch with Jeffrey Tan on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-tan-pathfinder/ Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Entering Erdenheim from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicSound Editing: Darwin Carlisle & First Class ReelsAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit and attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Jimmy Naraine takes us on his journey growing up in Poland to mixed parents, getting into graffiti and skateboarding as a form of rebellion, and eventually embracing hip hop and beatboxing.  Jimmy beatboxes live on The Maverick Show and then explains how he still uses it in his personal and professional life today, as well as in his travels—both to connect with people across cultures and to diffuse potentially dangerous situations. Jimmy then talks about how his interest in world travel developed, and how he was able to travel on a shoestring budget before he had much money—including a 3,000 kilometer trip across Europe on just 200 Euros. He then explains how he learns languages through intensive immersion and by leveraging the 80/20 rule.  Jimmy also reflects on his sustainability pillars for living a healthy, fulfilling, exciting life as a full time nomad for over 8 years.  He discusses his selection process for his travel destinations, and explains how he structures his lifestyle.  Finally, Jimmy shares his experience hiking the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas, and the profound life lessons that came out of it.  FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com

Hello to you listening in Athens, Greece!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey.The other day I was talking with my friend and coaching colleague Jeffrey Tan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He's my December 2021 guest on Stories From (mostly) Women Who Walk.I mentioned a project I have on Whidbey that feels daunting to me. Jeffrey suggested acclimating like he acclimated to thinner air when trekking the high altitude mountains on the Annapurna Circuit within central Nepal. [To acclimate (or acclimatize) means that one adjusts physiologically or behaviorally to a change in environment in order to remain well and healthy in the new conditions.]As he and his group reached higher elevations the sherpas led them a short distance farther to stop, rest, breathe, and then return to camp. This up-and-back routine was repeated over a few days until the hikers adjusted to the decreased oxygen levels.Practical Tip: When you feel daunted, anxious, maybe even short of breath contemplating the project ahead of you, take time to acclimate. Slow down, approach your project with small steps, take breaks when necessary. You will find you have what it takes to go the distance. Guaranteed! 60 Seconds is your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time! You're invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more: Quarter Moon Story ArtsStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Lass Dich mitnehmen nach Nepal, auf eine fantastische Wanderung auf dem Annapurna Circuit. Lass Dich verzaubern von buddhistischen Tempeln, dem Lächeln des Sherpas und der Farbenvielfalt des Himalaya.Gelesen von Björn LandbergText: Florian SternRegie: Silvan OschmannDie komplette Folge hörst du mit dem Bett am Strand Reisepass:steadyhq.com/bettamstrand

In her 11 years of living nomadically, she's circled the globe multiple times visiting all 7 continents. She lived in Vietnam, hiked the Annapurna Circuit with her father, finished the 10,000-mile Mongol Rally, walked the Camino de Santiago, kayaked in Antarctica, herded reindeer in the Arctic, and drove an auto-rickshaw across India. While quarantining in her home in Denver - she used her time to work on a new Ebook, Where to Go, and When. The book provides inspirational ideas of where to travel each month (for when we can travel again). For each month she chose 3 destinations to satisfy different travel styles (epic adventure, domestic trip, and an international trip or festival) with a short overview of the interesting, cool and quirky things to do there. The destinations were chosen based on trips Sherry has actually done over her 14 years as a travel blogger. My good friend and incredible writer and photographer - one of the OG's of travel blogging - Sherry Ott from Ottsworld.com. What is your favorite place to go in a specific month? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 05:20 Homebasing After Being Nomadic For 11 Years 12:00 How Fast Was She Moving As A Digital Nomad 17:25 Do You Still Want The New Places Or The Comforts Of Places You've Been 19:15 How The Pandemic Has Affected Sherry's Life & The Positives Of It All 25:45 Exploring The West Via Road Trips 33:30 Flirting & Planning For Future Travels 36:30 Where To Go & When Travel Book 38:50 Travel By Month 42:00 Destinations That Are Surprising & Fun 50:30 Lesser-Known Options & Trusting Advice From People Who Have Been There 57:30 Save & Splurge: What Do You Save On & What Do You Splurge On 01:05:30 Biggest Travel Mishap   Important Links Find Sherry at OttsWorld.com Follow Sherry on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter FREE Ebook Download of Where to Go & When Wisconsin Supper Clubs Blog Post Pooping Christmas Log Blog Post Northern Argentina & Chile Travel Blog Post Antarctica Travel Blog Post  Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles   Want More? Taking A Career Break With Sherry Ott Part 1 Taking A Career Break With Sherry Ott Part 2 The Beauty Of Imperfect Travels w/ Christine & Jules

Hello beautiful people  On today's podcast we have the passionate Sergeant Mark Thomas. Mark has been a police officer with Victoria Police for 25 years. Mark is a trained peer support officer and has presented his mental health journey with internal units and the media. In 2003, Mark attended a triggering accident; and due to what he terms ‘a progressive failure to recognise the signs and symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety, he experienced what he terms ‘a downfall' 10 years later when he was admitted into a Psychiatric Clinic. In present time, Mark describes himself as a ‘functioning person who strives to inspire, persuade and lead others that are living their own mental health journey'. He founded ‘The Code 9 Foundation'; a foundation that sponsors assistance dogs, and supports current and veteran first responders, their partners, children and their carers. He has been a speaker for Beyond Blue for 6 years and has his own inspirational speaking business.What I personally love about this conversation is Mark's vulnerability and honesty. He really leans into the conversation of the symptoms of PTSD, and shares very openly the raw and real experience, of experiencing these symptoms but not truly realising the effects they were having on his life, until what he quotes, ‘a downfall in a very dark world'. He shares his journey focused on his trips to the Annapurna Circuit, Nepal, pre and post diagnosis. I even share personally my own experience with PTSD, and we certainly found similarity in the fascinating space of mentally normalising symptoms of PTSD after our triggering events. If you are experiencing symptoms of PTSD, I highly recommend you seek professional help. If you are listening on Apple Podcasts, please share the love and leave a review; as I gain momentum in releasing these conversations it helps in more people being able to find important conversations such as this one. Subscribe, share with friends and family, become part of the To Be Human Collective, and enjoy this conversation with the lovely Mark Thomas.Connect with MeMindset Coaching | https://www.jennahlouise.com.auInstagram Personal | https://www.instagram.com/jennah_louiseConnect with MarkFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/aftericemelts Website | https://www.markthomas.com.au

Coffee's brewed. Grab a cup and come join me on three special episodes of TBR brought to you with the support of Exhale Coffee Where I'll be sharing a cup of the good stuff post run with athletes from different spheres of the running community. From chasing vert on Box Hill, tempo in Bushy Park to a shakeout in central London. Each conversation follows on directly from a run over a hot cup of Exhale Coffee. Exhale coffee is the dream. As soon as you open the bag your know you are in for a treat and when you taste it....delicious! It's also good for you. That's because it's the first speciality coffee In the UK to be sourced and roasted especially for health Independent tests show 1 cup of Exhale healthy coffee to have the antioxidant power of 12 punnets of blueberries, 55 oranges or 1.2kg of kale. There is nothing added and is one of the richest sources of niacin in our diets and is free from any nasties including mycotoxins, pesticides, toxins and heavy metals. Holly Rush is an ex-international road marathon runner turned ultra trail runner. She didn't start running competitively until her late 20's and started out as a fun runner. So in 2010 when she was selected to represented Great Britain at the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona (18th and team Bronze) she couldn't believe how far she had come. She went on to come 8th at the Commonwealth Games in 2010 and has represented GB at the World Mountain Championships twice winning team silver and bronze. Holly has over 10 years of personal training under her belt, is a qualified sports therapist, level 2 run coach and has a masters degree in sports coaching. She is also the ASICS UK FrontRunner community manager. She is more likely to be found in the mountains these days. She ran her first 100 miler in 2017 and has gone on to do many mountain ultras including the UTMB, ran the Annapurna Circuit solo and climbed Mont Blanc. We went for a 4 mile shakeout along the Southbank before her pacing duties at the Asics 10k. Stay tuned for more special Post Run specials in the coming weeks. Thanks for listening Danny

Pokhara is considered the tourism capital of Nepal. There are countless treks that begin or end in Pokhara including the great Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp, Upper Mustang and Poonhill. Situated on beautiful Phewa Lake this is a much more relaxing experience than the capital of Kathmandu. In this episode I revisit the Peace Pagoda with views of some of the highest mountains on the planet. Listen to the drums and faint chanting from the monks during this episode, a treat when visiting the Peace Pagoda, one of two located in Nepal. I have spent a few days on two occasions in Pokhara and could easily find things to do on a 3rd visit that I've never experienced. It's a different side of Nepal and although there isn't as much cultural sites as you'll find in Kathmandu there are plenty of hills to walk and serene places to visit that will stimulate you in a very different way. Thanks again for listening and your support! Please stay safe!Support the Podcast!Donations:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profileMonthly Pledges:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastTravelsWrite A Review:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast/id1079513943?itsct=podcast_box_link&itscg=30200&ls=1Nepal Tourism Board:https://www.welcomenepal.com

It's still in my opinion one of the greatest treks on the planet, The Annapurna Circuit. The Best of Nepal and a lesson in the diversity of culture on top of amazing landscapes and breathtaking peaks of the Himalaya. In this episode I revisit the circuit and give a few introductory tips on trekking of perhaps special interest to those who are doing this for the first time. Some of the greatest moments of my life have been spent walking through the trails of the Himalaya. Rewarding in so many ways, I hope this episode inspires you do the same.Support The Far East Travels Podcast:Monthly Pledges:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastTravelsDonations:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/my/profile

Marissa joins us to talk about her post-college solo trip around the world to Iceland, Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Nepal, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam Captivated by Rwanda First time in Africa Had a stereotypic idea of what it'd be like Rwanda is the Switzerland of Africa Has an interesting and important past Iceland Traveled with a friend from college They lost her bag at the very beginning of the trip! Laugavegur trail (4 day backpacking trip) Reykjavik's favorite food is the hot dog Croatia Went to islands, saw ruins, great food Was in Dubrovnik during the height of Game of Thrones...quite touristy In Zagreb - the museum of broken relationships Bosnia - Herzegovina Got to hear stories from people who were there when Sarajevo was under siege Mostar - beautiful bridge & old buildings Some east meets west architecture Austrian-esk & Turkish influence When visiting someone, they will always offer you coffee, but they only want you to stay if they offer you food  Slovenia An amazing tiny country that has the best of the countries around it Julian Alps Coast (similar to Croatia) Food from Italy Caves Many people were happy to have tourists there Many Slovenian cities have their own cakes Got to stay on a friend of a friend's sheep farm Rwanda Borders lake Kivu (on one side) that has CO2 building up in the bottom of the lake and could kill life if there's an earthquake Tanzania Went on a safari in Serengeti National Park You seem to step out of the culture in these experiences because the locals often can't afford to stay in places like that Stayed near Kilimanjaro  Sitting in the back of a bus with chickens and a goat Kenya Maybe don't stay in River Road in Nairobi Easier to navigate because more people spoke English Went to Mombasa on the coastLots of Muslim heritage Can get chai on the beach Took a train called the “Lunatic Express” Long train ride, about 24 hours Like a high speed safari with sleeper cars Nepal Kathmandu  Trekked the Annapurna Circuit: 12 - 14 days Got chased by a cow, hid up a tree The emotional side of the solo travel: It was really hard to say goodbye to people over and over again When you're traveling alone for that long, you do want to meet people and make new friends You can take breaks and take care of yourself while traveling Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcast Leave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699 Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com 

Today, I'm having a conversation with Laurel O'Sullivan. Laurel is a life mastery coach who helps people in engaging in the second chance in their life - fully embracing their lives, living optimally. And, one of the tools she uses is astrology. She's going to be talking about how that has helped her gain context for the life that she's living and how it propels her forward in helping others find their optimal pathway in life. I love this conversation because we're really talking back and forth about some of our life experiences and the realizations that we've had as a result of those and also the context of what's happening with the planets right now. It's not necessarily my specialty but, I tried to keep up with Laurel and it's really, really fun. So, enjoy this conversation. I hope you take lots of magical transformational ideas away from it. Laurel said - "I always felt like I know so much about myself, yeah, I need to learn about running the business but, I don't understand how the two connect. I don't understand how my own challenges are getting in the way of the business because we just don't have this pattern in one part of our life, we have it in all parts of our life, and I think that's been a huge benefit of being with other entrepreneurial women going through some other journeys where we all can get stuck on our own way but, we're also there to support each other..." Laurel O'Sullivan is 'The Woman's Coach' and a visionary advocate who inspires women around the world to live their best lives. She does this by drawing upon the wisdom of astrology to help her clients identify their unique life purpose so that they can live the life they were born to live from a place of total self-acceptance, free from the judgments of the past. Laurel also channels her twenty years of experience as a lawyer and advocate - and her own deeply held wisdom earned from traversing every imaginable type of life transition to help her clients connect with their personal power so they can wield more influence in the world. She lives in Evanston, IL with her husband Tim and their blended family of 5 kids plus their dog, Blue. In her free time, Laurel loves to combine her love for travel and hiking. She has hiked the Grand Canyon, portions of the Appalachian Trail, the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, Cinque Terre, and Macchu Pichu. Her next challenge is hiking the Camino de Santiago.

Today I'm joined by Fergal O'Keeffe, the producer and host of Ireland's number 1 travel podcast Travel Tales. Fergal has loved travelling all of his life and in this wanderlust filled episode he tells stories of listening to his dad's time in travelling the world in the Royal Merchant Navy, why we should all be more trusting of strangers when abroad and why hiking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal is so special to him.This podcast should have something for everyone and I really hope you enjoy it.Thank you so much for choosing to listen to Travel Talks, this really is a passion project of mine but if you would like to hear more episodes then subscribing and leaving a review really does help to motivate me.If you would like to hear more from the show then you can follow Travel Talks on Instagram (@TravelTalksPodcast), YouTube (Travel Talks) and Twitter (@TravelTalksPod).Listen to more episodes: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/travel-talksTravel Talks is available on all major podcast streaming services, it would really mean a lot if you could give the show a listen and subscribe if you enjoy it.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/travel-talks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kit interviews Tracy Pawelski, author of One Woman's Camino and her recently released One Woman in the Himalayas, about her Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal. Not everything went as planned.  We discuss her trials and tribulations, and how adventure travel in general often goes awry, but that's ok.  The best travel stories come from the unexpected. We learn about the Annapurna Circuit, and hear Tracy's story about how she got into long distance hiking when she walked the El Camino del Santiago in Spain with her daughter, followed by Scotland's West Highland Way with her husband. See photos and the complete SHOW NOTES here. Be sure to join the monthly, no spam promise newsletter to get the FREE Travel Planner for this and all adventures covered on the Active Travel Adventures and the Adventure Travel Show podcasts.  Unsubscribe anytime. The Podcasts: https://activetraveladventures.com https://adventuretravelshowpodcast.com CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter YouTube      

In her 11 years of living nomadically, she’s circled the globe multiple times visiting all 7 continents. She lived in Vietnam, hiked the Annapurna Circuit with her father, finished the 10,000-mile Mongol Rally, walked the Camino de Santiago, kayaked in Antarctica, herded reindeer in the Arctic, and drove an auto-rickshaw across India.While quarantining in her home in Denver - she used her time to work on a new Ebook, Where to Go, and When. The book provides inspirational ideas of where to travel each month (for when we can travel again). For each month she chose 3 destinations to satisfy different travel styles (epic adventure, domestic trip, and an international trip or festival) with a short overview of the interesting, cool and quirky things to do there. The destinations were chosen based on trips Sherry has actually done over her 14 years as a travel blogger. My good friend and incredible writer and photographer - one of the OG’s of travel blogging - Sherry Ott from Ottsworld.com.What is your favorite place to go in a specific month? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.In This Episode05:20 Homebasing After Being Nomadic For 11 Years12:00 How Fast Was She Moving As A Digital Nomad17:25 Do You Still Want The New Places Or The Comforts Of Places You've Been19:15 How The Pandemic Has Affected Sherry's Life & The Positives Of It All25:45 Exploring The West Via Road Trips33:30 Flirting & Planning For Future Travels36:30 Where To Go & When Travel Book38:50 Travel By Month42:00 Destinations That Are Surprising & Fun50:30 Lesser-Known Options & Trusting Advice From People Who Have Been There57:30 Save & Splurge: What Do You Save On & What Do You Splurge On01:05:30 Biggest Travel Mishap Important LinksFind Sherry at OttsWorld.comFollow Sherry on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | TwitterFREE Ebook Download of Where to Go & WhenWisconsin Supper Clubs Blog PostPooping Christmas Log Blog PostNorthern Argentina & Chile Travel Blog PostAntarctica Travel Blog Post Location IndieWant to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Want More?Taking A Career Break With Sherry Ott Part 1Taking A Career Break With Sherry Ott Part 2The Beauty Of Imperfect Travels w/ Christine & Jules

Kenny and I call ourselves late bloomers. It seems as though we've started many new adventures later in life instead of attacking them head on when our bodies were young and supple. But, we've decided it's never too late to try something new. So, even at 50, we are contemplating hiking the Colorado Trail (500 miles), hiking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal (a bit daunting), living in another country, and whatever else crosses our crazy minds. To us, it doesn't matter the age; it only matters the desire. So, grab your favorite beverage, your headphones, and head out on an adventure with us as we revel you with tales of starting new adventures later in life. Tales such as a 77-year-old snowboarding for the first time. Or a 49-year-old beginner mountain biker attempting her first real ride. Or that first marathon-runner at 42. Or learning how to snowboard at 29. Or changing careers at 50. Yes, you'll get stories, but you'll also get advice on how to find the gear you need without breaking the bank and how to learn something new, again, without breaking the bank. It's never too late to do all the things. Whatchya waiting for? Just do it. ----------------------- Oh, the places we went! ----------------------- Check out the full show notes at https://livingastoutlife.com/its-never-too-late-stories-to-get-you-to-new-adventures ---------------- Connect With Us: ---------------- The Craft Beer Travel & Adventure Podcast is hosted by Living a Stout Life ( https://livingastoutlife.com/ ) , where we share stories, community, and resources for all your craft beer travel and adventure lifestyle needs. We would absolutely love it if you subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. As my nephew once said, "We say please and thank you!" Subscribe to Living a Stout Life: * Newsletter ( https://livingastoutlife.com/join-the-journey/ ) * YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQRU6NKsBblkUxjFQGd4Nw ) * Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/LivingAStoutLife/ ) * Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/livingastoutlife/ ) -------------- Buy Us a Beer: -------------- Like our podcast? Help keep it going with a donation for a beer. We'll even zoom ya for a happy hour, if you'd like. Click here ( https://app.redcircle.com/shows/2b6ccc70-232c-4e17-be7c-828d84ff84f8/donations ). ----------- Shout Outs: ----------- * Owen X Pishna and Kumquat Asterson, two talented brothers, for creating the show's theme music * A Fearless Venture ( https://afearlessventure.com/ ) for assisting Ken with the stunning logo design and for putting up with our crap about SEO. Thanks, Teresa and Brian! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/craft-beer-travel-and-adventure/donations

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Backcountry.com, we are joined by Mac of Halfwayanywhere.com. Mac gives us the full tour through his short, but very dense adventuring career, including his 1 and a half PCT thru-hikes, his time in Japan, his multiple trips through the Himalayas, bikepacking across Australia, and the list goes on and on. We touch on why the Arizona Trail is game off for the remainder of 2020, a one minute gear review, a point counter point on quilts vs. sleeping bags, and our last Backcountry Matchmaking for a hot minute.     Greenbelly discount code: Use code: Trek2020 for 10% off sitewide at greenbelly.co. Backcountry.com discount code: Use code: Backpacker15 for 15% off your first purchase at backcountry.com/backpackerradio. [divider] Please fill out this survey if you’d like to help BPR! The Trek's Pledge to Do Better BACKPACKER RADIO MERCH Interview with Mac from Halfway Anywhere HalfwayAnywhere.com @HalfwayAnywhere on Instagram  QOTD: What was your favorite (or weirdest) celebrity encounter?  Hikerlink! Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years Intro beats: Pauly Boy Shallcross Check out Trail Correspondents Check out The Attempt!  [divider] 00:07:49 - Take our survey, please! 00:09:25 - Applications for Vlogging and Blogging for The Trek in 2021 are open!  00:09:56 - Intro to Mac from HalfwayAnywhere.com 00:11:00 - Do you hate the word moist?  00:11:55 - What is your backpacking/adventuring background?  00:12:55 - Do you remember where you discovered the PCT? 00:13:25 - Did you know you might be in over your head starting the PCT?  00:14:00 - When did the website (Halfway Anywhere) start?  00:17:16 - What kind of content were you putting out on your blog?  00:18:30 - Do you think it was an advantage going into your hike without prior research (when it came to writing)? 00:20:02 - Stand out moments from your PCT hike?  00:22:26 - What were the biggest differences you noticed between the PCT your first time and when you did it recently?  00:26:09 - Were you using paper maps or Half Mile?  00:27:18 - How did your most recent PCT hike go?  00:28:00 - Which version of the Sierra do you like better (snow or no snow)?  00:28:41 - Are the views better with or without the snow?  00:29:24 - What came after your 2013 PCT hike?  00:32:52- How did you find your job in Japan?  00:33:21 - What do you do for fun in Japan?  00:34:31 - How did you find hikes in Japan? 00:37:44 - How long were you in Japan? What came next?  00:40:00 - You hiked to Everest Base Camp? 00:40:34 - What did you learn about the altitude on the first trip?  00:42:16 - Did you do Whitney on the PCT ‘13?  00:43:55 - What’s the difference in the attire for different elevations?  00:45:06 - Do you have Sherpas/a guide in the Himalaya? 00:46:00 - Is there a language barrier in Nepal? 00:47:10 - Are there ethical reasons for sourcing Sherpas?  00:50:00 - Should you hire a guide for EBC?  00:51:00 - Can you tell us about the Three Passes Trek? 00:54:24 - What is the distance of the Three Passes Trek and how long did it take you?  00:58:00 - How often were you sleeping inside?  01:00:00 - What do you pay per night/day on an Everest Base Camp or Three Pass Trek loop? 01:01:00 - How is it navigating transportation? 01:02:45 - Do you have a standout Nepalese  meal?  01:04:32 - Tell us about your Australia bikepacking trip! 01:05:30 - Where did you get water?  01:08:22 - Did you arrive with your bikepacking setup or did you buy it there?  01:09:25 - How long did the whole bike trip take you? 01:10:21 - Do you have any words of wisdom when it comes to fiscal responsibility? 01:11:44 - What was it like working in a bar in Australia?  01:14:30 - What did you do in 2017? 01:15:30 - What kind of hiking is in Tasmania?  01:17:00 - How did you choose Tasmania?  01:18:00 - How long are the hikes you are doing in Tasmania?  01:18:57 - What were the Rio Olympics like?  01:19:22 - How many languages do you speak?  01:20:05 - Were you doing this with friends?  01:20:36 - Are you doing most of your adventures solo?  01:21:09 - Has it been an adjustment to be in a relationship? 01:21:55 - How old are you?  01:21:14 - Is your fire for adventure still as strong as ever? 01:22:41 - How does your relationship work with adventures?  01:24:32 - Starting the CDT 01:25:55 - How would you compare the San Juans in 2017 to the Sierra in 2013?  01:30:42 - Comparison of the PCT to the CDT?  01:32:36 - Fuck, Marry, Kill: Sierra, Winds, Himalayas?  01:36:45 - Should you hike the PCT or the CDT? 01:38:48 - Do you ever get burnt out from traveling?  01:39:42 - What did you do next?  01:40:44 - How much time do you dedicate to the website amidst traveling?  01:43:10 - So you went back to Nepal?  01:43:38 - Why was the Annapurna Circuit your least favorite trek in Nepal?  01:46:14 - What was after the Annapurna Circuit?  01:47:54 - How long did Island Peak take?  01:49:10 - Do you feel safe in Nepal?  01:50:36 - Do you have more Nepal treks on your list?  01:52:05 - Tell us about the Japanese Alps? 01:54:05 - Why don’t you want to hike Mt.Fuji?  01:55:49 - Does the traverse of the Japanese Alps involve route finding?  01:56:50 - Is the ridgeline hiking there technical at all?  01:57:30 - And you sprinkled in the Camino De Santiago? 01:58:21 - Do you still enjoy that style of adventure?  01:59:06 - Do you have a stats background?  02:00:13 - What was your track before the Appalachian Trail?  02:02:08 - What’s in the future for Mac?  02:02:56 - Where did you get the trail name Mac?  02:05:00 - Where should people find your stuff?  HalfwayAnywhere.com @HalfwayAnywhere on Instagram    SEGMENTS Arizona Trail Association Discourages 2020 SOBO AZT Thru-Hikes and Thru-Rides Mail Bag / 5 Star Review Hybrid Section    1- Minute Gear Reviews Zach: Kataydyn Befree Filter Chaunce: Custom Thrupack   Point/Counterpoint: Quilts vs. Sleeping Bags   Backcountry Matchmaking  Molly Rhoads (Sharktooth) | insta: @mollieamazing Greg (My Best Friend) | insta: @mybestfriendatx Jordan Reynolds (Outdoor Rebel) | insta: @outdoorebel  [divider] Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. 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Come along on this daily journey with Chicago attorney Dave Scriven-Young to discover key principles in the areas of marketing, sales, and leadership. This episode contains audio from last night's episode of the Lawyers Emotional Intelligence Book Club, which continued a discussion of Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s book, The Stress Solution. My guest was Chicago former environmental lawyer and life coach attorney Laurel O'Sullivan. We discussed how nature is the antidote for our stressful lives, the healing power of fractals, and ways to de-clutter our lives. You can join me live every week for the Lawyers Emotional Intelligence Book Club at https://www.facebook.com/LawyersEQ. About Laurel O'Sullivan: Laurel is a former environmental lawyer, life coach and visionary advocate who inspires women around the world to create Second Chances in their lives. She does this by helping her clients align their unique source of power with their life purpose to make decisions that create greater impact in the world. Laurel’s practice is grounded in twenty years of experience as a public interest lawyer and advocate, her intuitive approach to astrology, and her own deeply held experiences navigating every imaginable type of life transition. She lives in Evanston, IL with her husband Tim and their blended family of 5 kids plus their dog Blue. In her free time Laurel loves to combine her love for travel and hiking. She has hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back (on the same day), multiple segments of the Appalachian Trail, the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, Macchu Pichu as well as various trails in Europe. Her next challenge in 2021 is hiking the Camino de Santiago. Laurel can be reached at laurel@laurelosullivancoaching.com. Be a part of the discussion! You can leave me a voicemail by going to https://anchor.fm/attorneydsy and hitting the “message" button. You can of course also send me your questions or comments on social: Twitter: Twitter.com/AttorneyDSY Facebook: Facebook.com/AttorneyDSY Instagram: www.instagram.com/AttorneyDSY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscrivenyoung/ YouTube: Youtube.com/ILEnvLawBlog If you need an attorney or want to refer a case, you can contact me at (312) 239-9722 or dscriven-young@pecklaw.com. Check out my website: https://www.pecklaw.com/attorney/david-j-scriven-young/. We provide free consultations. Thanks for listening! Be sure to tune in tomorrow. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/attorneydsy/message

Sunny started leading multi-day backcountry trips in the mid-2000s as a student at Harvard College.  She went on to obtain an MBA from Harvard Business School and pursue a career as a management consultant while simultaneously expanding her climbing and mountaineering skill set.     At the end of 2015, Sunny decided to leave behind the business world in order to focus full-time on climbing and running mountains.    Today, she is a professional mountain athlete with multiple speed records on Aconcagua, the Annapurna Circuit, and in the Colorado Rockies.     Sunny is a Wilderness First Responder and an AIARE Level II avalanche professional.     Listen to Sunny on the Tough Girl Podcast as she shares more about her life and the amazing adventures she has had around the world.   Show notes Who is Sunny  Not being into sports  Growing up as a couch potato Getting into running and not enjoying it Building up her running to marathon distance Deciding to run a 100km ultra race  Studying politics as an undergrad  Loving adventure books Female role models Being inspired by her mum Finally falling in love with running Looking for a new adventure! 36hrs to run 100km…. Working in a corporate job for 5 years Making the decision to quit her job and go in a new direction Making the transition to a full time adventurer Dealing with unhappiness and making changes to her life VanLife!!! Climbing Aconcagua in 2014 solo & unsupported! Sexism while climbing mountains Deciding to start AWExpeditions to empower women Completing the 360 challenge in Aconcagua - 104km run around the mountain and up to the summit and then backdown… 47hrs & became the first woman to do it! The mental element of the challenge Dealing with uncertainly and the unknown obstacles and challenges Training for challenges Dealing with failure Challenging days in the mountains  Holding the speed record on the Annapurna Circuit in 2017 Running in boots Funding her lifestyle  The Summit Scholarship  Final words of advice - “Stop wishing - start planning”   Social Media   Website - http://www.sunnystroeer.com    Facebook @sunnystroeeradventure    Instagram @sstroeer   Travel Company  @dreamlandsafari    AWExpeditions - Mountaineering expeditions and high altitude treks for women, by women.   Website - https://www.awexpeditions.org/about    Instagram -  @awexpeditions

Visiting Nepal is high on everyone’s bucket list, especially mountain lovers! In this episode, James details trekking on the Annapurna Circuit but also exploring Nepal. There is a brief mention of Everest Base Camp and an experience with altitude, but we explore EBC a bit further with Kate. Listen on to hear about the Kophra Ridge circuit, an experience at Everest Base Camp, and his love end exploration of Nepal. If you missed it, James also did an episode on India with us, check it out here. The Kophra Ridge James straight away starts describing these beautiful lakes, with 7000m and 8000m peaks reflected in them. As James details following the stunning scenery up, and a stairway that looks as long as the one in Lord Of The Rings, 800-2000 he details the elevation on the route. Now, Everest Base Camp trek starts you at 2800m. This route to Annapurna, starts you at 800m. That’s some serious elevation. The stairs he just mentioned take you from 800m to 2000m in one go! It is a fantastic way to test if you can make it, and is in fact the hardest day in his opinion. Listen to the episode to find out more on the region and walk, and the difficulties that arise! ---------------- If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend! If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site here. Supporting through Patreon really helps cover costs and allow to invest more time into the quality! To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com Join in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook and our new Facebook Page to share your own photos and videos here. https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/06/24/exploring-nepal-annapurna-circuit/ 

In mid-May, Cory Wallace, the three-time 24-hour mountain bike champion and Annapurna circuit record holder from Jasper, Alta., was living a simple life in the Solukhumbu region of Nepal, which is where he’s been since the country went into lockdown in late March. He's had lots of time to think and even cook up a wild escape route from Nepal that he's mentioned on his website. It's only something he'd use if, as he says, "it does go sideways." In this episode of the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast, Wallace discusses solo riding. Are you born a solo rider or can you become one? He mentions the mental fortitude you need in cycling. He's got that in spades, but it seems even the mountain bike marathon specialist can work on boosting his abilities. He's been improving his mediation skills while staying put in Nepal. In normal times, top riders often live monk-like existences, but for Wallace, his life has become even more like that of an ascetic. Have a listen to Wallace’s insights from 2,500 m above sea level.Please rate and review the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast wherever you get your episodes.

We discuss the Annapurna Circuit with our guest and resident thru-hiker Bryden Bowley.   Like GEAR:30 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GEAR30/ Follow GEAR:30 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gear_30/?hl=en For the best deals on amazing outdoor gear, check out our deals of the week at https://www.gearthirty.com Check out gear reviews and watch other great videos from GEAR:30 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8bAS978OE4 . Don't forget to subscribe.

Sunny Stroeer is a runner, climber and adventurer with a specialty in the high altitude endurance realm. She holds speed records on Aconcagua and on the Annapurna Circuit and has excelled on high trails in the Colorado Rockies. She's been a big inspiration to me in the way she sets her goals sky high. Following her on social media gives me a lot of motivation and inspiration. On this episode, we talk about her accomplishments and failures and she gives us advice on training, dealing with altitude, nutrition and hydration and staying warm and comfortable in the mountains. We talk about goal-setting and how to find goals that are ambitious enough without over-reaching. We chat about her becoming the first woman to complete the Aconcagua 360 route and summit and about her scholarship program with AWExpeditions, and how she deals with naysayers and doubters. Keep up with Sunny on social media. Check out her website. Support women in mountaineering with by making a donation or applying for a scholarship through AWExpeditions. Book a tour with Sunny and Paul through Dreamland Safari Tours. Thanks to Rising Appalachia for our opening and closing song. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caroline-gleich/message

Sunny Stroeer used to be a hard-charging strategy consultant, armed with an MBA from Harvard,  but turned her back on material possessions and career shortly after turning 30 in order to live in an Astrovan so she could run and climb full-time instead.    She's done big-wall climbs, multi-day paddling trips, 100 milers, and everything in between.  Her specialty is the high altitude endurance realm; she holds speed records on Aconcagua and on the Annapurna Circuit. She is a true renaissance person. In this episode, Yuri and Fatty talk with Sunny about her own transformation from couch potato to endurance icon, how Sunny is now paying that transformation forward with AWExpeditions  and the Summit Scholarship (https://www.awexpeditions.org/).

Emily is a writer, adventurer, climber, and comfort zone smasher. Put on her first international flight at 3 weeks old, she's been addicted to adventure ever since. From wandering the forests of Sweden alone at age nine, to solo trekking in the Himalayas of India, to joining the circus as a professional aerialist, Emily is a big fan of the "just get out there and do it" mentality. She loves inspiring others to go outside, travel, and get curious about everything. As John Muir so aptly put it, "going out is really going in.” Emily works as a freelance journalist based out of Los Angeles and has written for Outside Magazine, Backpacker Magazine, Mountain Life Magazine, Outdoor Project, Modern Hiker, Territory Supply, The Outbound, Women Who Explore, and many others. Some of her notable outdoor accomplishments include: hiking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, backpacking the High Sierra Trail in California and finishing atop Mt. Whitney, trekking the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland, summiting Illiniza Norte in Ecuador, summiting Vinicunca in Peru, hiking the Inca Trail with her mom, solo-trekking the Backbone Trail, climbing Cactus to Clouds in the winter, trail running Yosemite Rim to Rim, and dozens of other high-altitude peaks in the Sierra Nevada and California. Show notes Her alter ego when hiking Where the Brazen backpacker idea came from Being brazen and wild Moving to LA at 17 Being inspired by her mother Leaving Texas behind How the outdoors became part of her life The mental barrier to access to the outdoors Her first backpacking trip at 28 The challenges of altitude Her hiking journey  Her passions for getting more women out hiking Her relationship with her mum Hiking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal Dealing with periods and tiredness on the trail The basics of backpacking Steep and Cheap - https://www.steepandcheap.com ONLY in the US - for Europe - alpinetrek.co.uk  The magic of face wipes The best problem to have! Heading to Iceland for adventure Quick Fire Questions I am loving awareness  Social Media  Find out more about Emily’s writing and photography here: https://brazenbackpacker.com/ and follow on Instagram @brazenbackpacker    

In Episode 019 of Bike Tour Adventures, I have a chance to catch up with Sam Johnson, an English adventurer that has gone from travelling around in a camper van to pedalling the globe. Having now cycled through 32 countries and over 52,000 km, Sam has experienced civil unrest, seen the worst in people, and the good that is prevalent in the majority of the world.Links to Sam's social media can be found by clicking my Episode 019 link below.Follow me at…EPISODE 019: http://biketouradventures.com/episode-019/WEBSITE: http://www.biketouradventures.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQl_pNcMZA-hHckhVrpmaw FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/biketouradventures/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bike_tour_adventures/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BikeTourAdv ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bike-tour-adventures/id1464406852 Show Notes~ 30 sec       Intro to Sam Johnson and episode 019~ 1m 30s     Sam's previous career, all about living in a van, why cycle~ 14 min      Sam telling us about his bike, build cost breakdown~ 18 min      European leg of his tour and why it's a good place to start touring~ 23 min      Cycling Asia, getting stuck in Central Asia, and how wow India is~ 29 min      How to survive in -18 degrees celcius, using a touring bike on the Annapurna Circuit~ 34 min      SE Asia, Thailand is amazing but his favourite place is....~ 38 min      The near death experience in Cambodia~ 43 min      Best food in Asia goes to??? And sleeping in bushes in Singapore~ 48 min      Cycling in Australia, the Nullarbour, NZ drivers, and more~ 53 min      Cycling through S. America, spending 5 days in the airport~ 1h 2m       Getting stuck in Ecuador during riots, no cell phone, roadside bandits~ 1h 9m       Current location, all about cafe de ciclistas~ 1h 11m     18 things he's learned from two years in the saddle~ 1h 33m     What's next for Sam.~ 1h 34m     Next week on BTA

Experiencing different climates from sub tropical to literally touching the Tibetan Plateau, topping it off with an ascent of the highest point of the trek, the Thorung La Pass at 5416 meters. As well, seeing and interacting with the people of several different cultures and villages that dot the valleys. Our timing for the trek was perfect starting on the biggest day of the country’s most important festival of the year Dasai, usually falling sometime in October. The festival celebrates the God Durga with the theme of good conquering evil and culminating with almost every family sacrificing an animal, in most cases a goat, as part of the celebration. Rituals and prayers take place before the final sacrifice but we didn’t stick around to watch. Another tradition of the Hindu festival is constructing a swing in the village for children that’s used only during the celebration. Along the path we came across a small herd of lucky goats that appeared to have dashed the sacrifices for this year’s festival. Our first stop was lunch in Bhulbhule, a small village with a population of just over 3000 that sits below views of Mansalu, the 8th highest mountain in the world at 8163 meters. These days many trekkers take a bus all the way to Bhulbhule to make this town their starting point of the Annapurna Circuit. It’s still very warm during the day at 840 meters elevation so we could enjoy the scenery and lunch in short sleeves next to the Marshyangdi River. Shortly after leaving the village we were hit with a huge downpour of rain so we stopped over in a little hut to avoid a drenching. When we finally got moving again we came across a giant new dam funded by the Chinese government. A construction flag marking the spot as a Chinese project was visible from the trail. An investment of this size is very helpful to local residents with steady work for many but it is definitely changing the landscape of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. Less and less of the original trail exists, replaced by roads that now take people and goods all the way to Manang, the last big village before crossing the Thorung La Pass. This region is considered subtropical and there’s lots of scenery to enjoy from beautiful terraced rice paddies to traditional villages. One highlight of trekking Annapurna are the frequency of villages allowing for plenty of comfortable stops for tea breaks and more opportunity to gaze at beautiful rice terraces and fruit trees. To get from one village to another most of the people of the area walk so it’s not uncommon to run into villagers especially along the old trail. One of the reasons why I insisted we stayed on this route as much as possible. On a good portion of the trail there’s plenty of company from the Marshyangdi River. And lots of village life to observe. Like some local villagers involved in a traditional Nepali gambling game. Hari my guide pronounces the name for me. We continued on our way to Chamche where we’d spend the night. Still more little villages along the way with dramatic waterfalls made the long day of trekking seem like a short hike. Finally we arrived in Chamche, where the village was preparing for their final night of celebrating Dashai, with dancing and singing performances. The next morning we were ready to go by 8am with a new plan of just a 2-3 hour trek to the village of Thal. I had come down with a cold so we decided it was best to try to rest while we were at a relatively low altitude before trekking into the higher villages of the region in Manang District. Still sticking with the old trail as much as possible to keep the trek as close to the original route. After walking for a couple of hours we reached the gate that marks the entrance to Manang District. Thal is a wonderful little village and we had the pleasure of staying in a perfect guesthouse, with super clean rooms, attached bathrooms and great food. I spoke with the owner Guru about the tragic trekking accident that happened on the Annapurna Circuit around the same time the previous year and how such disasters can be avoided. As well, Guru gave us some background on the village. After chatting with Guru we started back on the trail with a little stop to enjoy another waterfall just outside of the village. The next few moments were terrifying and proof that accidents happen quickly and without notice. Join me next time on Far East Adventure Travel for more of trekking Nepal's Annapurna Circuit.

If you are new to trekking and are thinking of going to Nepal to trek Everest Base Camp, The Annapurna Circuit, or Annapurna Base Camp this episode should give you enough details on what to expect on the trek. I talk about accomodations, food, how much and how intense the walking will be and even how much money to bring. I hate surprises and I'm sure you do to so no matter how a place operates if you're prepared things will go much smoother.Thanks so much for listening. If you have any other questions regarding trekking feel free to contact me on my Facebook pages mentioned or johnsaboesfareasttravels on Instagram. For trekking inquires visit https://sacredtrekking.comHelp others discover the Far East Travels Podcast by writing a review in the iTunes Store:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast/id1079513943

Some fantastic tips and suggestions with special guest Australian-born, Asian based pro photographer Craig Ferguson. Craig has a commercial photography business based in Taipei, Taiwan and has an impressive list of clients including, BBC, Air Asia, Lonely Planet, The Wall Street Journal. He recently had a photo shoot with the current President of The Republic of China, (Taiwan), Tsai Ing-Wen. Craig transitioned from university grad, to backpacker traveling through Southeast Asia and India and never looked back. Craig has some great advice on getting some great selfie shots to what gear to buy and lenses to take on your next trip. You can find out more about Craig by visiting his website:https://www.craigfergusonimages.com/index/G0000iyTtSmlNdMk/thumbsFollow Craig on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cfimages/Twitter:@cfimagesWelcoming my partners and our new sponsor:https://sacredtrekking.com Book your trek to the Himalaya for the fall now! Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit. Visit sacredtrekking.com now!Help others discover The Far East Travels Podcast! Write a review in the iTunes Store:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast/id1079513943Support The Far East Travels Podcast by becoming a patron! Patrons support production and travel costs for as little as $2/month! Get access to exclusive content on the Patreon page. Sign up now:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastTravels

Sym "Symbiosis" Blanchard has had so many adventures in his 66 years, including: Hiking half of Madagascar Walking El Camino de Santiago Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail (as a section-hiker) Hiked half of the Continental Divide Trail (and plans to do the rest) Hiked the Annapurna Circuit. Swam across a river in Madagascar Hiked to Everest Base Cape Hitchhiked all over the planet Biked across America Cruised in Garrison Keillor ships  And much more Sym knows a ton about longevity. He shares his secrets. In the 2nd half of the conversation, we do a deep-dive in health and how to become a centenarian.  This is the 20th episode of the WanderLearn podcast and I wanted to celebrate with an epic and entertaining conversation. Links to things we mentioned We briefly talk about NY Life annuities. We mention these carsharing services: Getaround Turo Maven Zipcar Upshift Connect with Sym Blanchard on Facebook. Explicit Language Warning: I swear often in this program.  More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon Claim your reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $1/month!

Sunny Stroeer's impressive resume includes FKTs on the 22,838ft Aconcagua and its circumnavigation, the Annapurna Circuit, and the Pfiffner Traverse. She left a high-paying job as a management consultant -- but kept her hard-charging attitude -- to spend her days bagging many of the world's tallest summits, climbing big walls, and setting records running in the mountains. "I went by myself solo and unsupported and I got a lot of very strange reactions: 'But, where is your guide? Who are you with? Where is your husband?' ... And that just didn't sit right with me." She talks about closing the gender gap in unsupported outdoor pursuits, her preference for slow/strategic risk, upgrading from her Astrovan home, and her huge list of projects on the near horizon. Listen-in, and then learn more (and hire Sunny as a mountain guide) at http://www.sunnystroeer.com.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Nepal-Ultimate Trekking Adventure Part I This was one of the fastest treks I've ever done in Nepal! I've never been so close to 7-8000 meter peaks within 3 days, crazy! It was a wonderful experience. Almost like a mini Annapurna Circuit with varied landscape but not the same varied culture and villages. Still I'd highly recommend this as a first time trek or if you are short on time. Dave and Martin were great trekking partners. It was really rewarding to help a couple of fellow Canadians see this amazing magical place for the first time. I have been blessed to have explored much of this country and it's trails. I can't wait to introduce more people to the beauty of Nepal and it's people. By the way, I mention a man by the name of Shanker in this video. He is an awesome guy and one of my partners in Explore Himalayan/Sacred Trekking.Get exclusive content, live chat, behind the scenes, messaging and more by becoming a patron! Check out my Patreon page here:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastTravelsMy partners and I are now booking Annapurna Base Camp Treks for the Spring and Fall season 2019! 10-14 day itineries available!  Visit our website now and message us with any questions.https://explorehimalayan.comI'm also leading a small group trek to Everest Base Camp September 15th. Message me for details!Special thanks to my trekking partners Martin Fisher and David Custer for being apart of this video. As well as my Explore Himalayan/SacredTrekking partners Shanker Bhatta and Derek Cowan. Shanker runs a the very nice and comfortable Pilgrims Hotel in Thamel.Music Credits: "Vadodora Chill Mix" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Ladies! Please join our Be Bold Facebook Group! Today's conversation is with Sherry Ott. Sherry is a long-term traveler, a blogger and a photographer. As she says, her one goal in life is to make you wish you were somewhere else. Over 11 years, she’s lived in Vietnam, hiked the Annapurna Circuit with her dad, drove 10,000 miles from London to Mongolia in the Mongol Rally, she’s walked across Spain on the Camino de Santiago, kayaked in Antarctica, and drove an auto rickshaw across India for charity. When we spoke last year, she was in Denver checking it out and considering making it her home base, which she subsequently did. She is still seeking epic adventures to intriguing places in order to challenge herself and inspire people to overcome their fears and reap the benefits of travel but she now does this from Colorado where she now explores the mountains and fosters kittens. She’s got a pretty big following so you might already know her but if not, she writes about her travel lifestyle and her around the world adventures on Ottsworld.com and her social media channels. In this conversation, we talked about what it was like for her to take a “career break” thinking that she was going to travel for a year which then turned into more than a decade. Along the way she turned those travels into a lifestyle and into work as a digital nomad. Although it sounds quite sexy, she admits there is downside to being on the road for so long including the stress of having to make so many logistical plans and figuring out where she’s going to sleep every night. Not to mention the loneliness that comes with it. We also talk about how the tools and technology have changed over the years and how they’ve made being a digital nomad possible. Sherry shares some great insight into her lifestyle and I know you're going to love this conversation! ______ By the way...I’d love to hear your feedback! Send me a note at beth@beboldpodcast.com and let me know what you think. You can also leave voice feedback or ask a question by calling 877-280-5170. I’d love to grow our community by featuring you and your questions on future episodes. Connect with Sherry:Website (Ottsworld) | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Links/books/people mentionedMongol Rally Deb and Dave at The Planet D Connect with me: Facebook Instagram WanderTours Be Bold Facebook Group (women-only) Twitter   Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe then tell a friend! Be Bold, Beth

Sherry Ott is a long-term traveler, blogger, and photographer with one goal in mind - to make you wish you were somewhere else. She writes about her travel lifestyle and around the world adventures on Ottsworld.com and her social media channels.On the About Page of her website, Sherry very prominently quotes author John Le Carre. He said, “A desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world.” We love it, and Sherry lives it.In this episode, Sherry Ott tells us the story of how she transitioned from a corporate job in IT, sitting behind a desk, to traveling the world for more than 10 years as a digital nomad.Sherry recently decided to come off the road full time, and now has a “real” home in Denver that she visits once in a while (once a world traveler, always a world traveler!). We talk about what brought her to that decision when it always seems digital nomads are living the life most people can only dream about. Why the change?We also talk about how, like most digital nomads, Sherry makes a living from quite a few different sources. She barters, trades and sells her expertise, whether it be photography, social media consulting, writing, volunteering, housesitting and more, for all the elements of travel, from accommodations to meals to experiences and such. We’ll hear all about that and more in this episode.Sherry has lived in Vietnam, hiked the Annapurna Circuit with her father, drove 10,000 miles from London to Mongolia in the Mongol Rally, walked across Spain on the Camino de Santiago, kayaked in Antarctica, and driven an auto-rickshaw across India for charity. She continues to seek out epic adventures to intriguing places in order to challenge herself and inspire people to overcome their fears and reap the benefits of travel. Duration 51m 20s.Music for this episode: “Zanzibar” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/LinksWebsiteInstagram – @OttsworldFacebookTwitter – @OttsworldPinterest – @OttsworldeBooks (created by Hecktic Travels) about photographing Medieval townsSpeaking at TBEX Finger Lakes in SeptemberOttsworld Ireland Tour See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katie and I had an amazing month of trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Along with the gorgeous scenery and the extreme physical challenge of hiking to the 5416-meter Thorung Pass, the people were the highlight of our trek. Those who lived along the trail were extremely friendly, as were the other trekkers we met. And among them were today's guests, Martijn and Manon. We made some time a few days after finishing our trek to record a podcast and reminisce our month in the mountains.

When Sue Williams got into backpacking, she noticed that there was very little aimed at the over-50s hiker and even less at the female over-50s hiker. She decided to do something about it and, with her husband John, started FiftySense.com. The site is aimed at encouraging Baby Boomers that there is plenty to do out of doors and that there is still plenty of time to do it. The tagline of the site is "Common Sense Ideas For Thriving After 50." She is passionate about dispelling FEAR, which Sue refers to as False Evidence Appearing Real, believing that it is never too old for somebody to get out into nature. Anna draws out many of Sue's great stories and adventures in this wide-ranging conversation. Sue even inspires Anna to add the Annapurna Circuit to her Bucket List. Sue will be speaking at this year's Trail Dames Summit and, if you'd like to reach out to her, you should visit her website (above) or her Facebook page of the same name. Anna told another story from her journal; this time it was about a weekend of Trail Magic at Woody Gap, where Anna believes that she got even more out of the giving than did the recipients. Anna also gave a lot of shoutouts this week, including the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (http://www.appalachiantrail.org/), The Appalachian Long-Distance Hikers Association (https://www.aldha.org/), the Trail Dames (http://www.traildames.com/) themselves and even the lovely Burns Sisters (http://www.theburnssisters.com/) for sharing their music with the podcast.

Wir sind ganz verrückt nach Nepal! In keinem anderen Land kannst du dich in so viele Wanderungen und Abenteuer stürzen. Es ist das perfekte Ziel für dich, wenn dein Herz draußen in der Natur automatisch schneller schlägt! Zwei Trekkingtouren stechen in Nepal allerdings heraus, die unbedingt auf deine Abenteuer-Bucket-List gehören: Die Wanderung ins Mount Everest Basecamp und die Umrundung des Annapurna Gebirges. Du musst dich also zwischen dem höchsten Berg der Erde und der abwechslungsreichsten Wanderung der Welt entscheiden. In dieser Podcast-Folge sprechen wir mit Patrick über den Annapurna Circuit, den er in 16 Tage gelaufen ist. Sein Weg führte ihn nach einem Abstecher zum Tilicho Lake auf über 4.900 Meter über den 5.416 Meter hohen Pass. Die Passüberquerung ist das Highlight der ganzen Tour! Patrick stürzte sich ohne Guide und Porter in dieses Abenteuer und umrundete das Gebirge alleine mit einem Freund. Wie auch du alleine dieses Abenteuer planst und umsetzt, erfährst du in dieser spannenden Folge. Wir nehmen dich mit auf eine abenteuerliche Fernwanderung, die dein Leben verändern wird! Erfahre über den Annapurna Circuit: 7:42 Über Patricks Reise nach Nepal 10:34 Mindestdauer für den Annapurna 12:38 Den Annapurna Circuit ohne Guide und Porter 14:07 Die Gefahren der Höhenkrankheit 17:57 Der Reiz die Wanderung ohne Porter zu laufen 19:44 Das erwartet dich auf dem Annapurna Circuit 22:47 Warum du kein Zelt und Lebensmittel brauchst 26:31 Darauf musst du bei deiner Ausrüstung achten 31:24 Das musst du über die Genehmigung wissen 36:00 So gelangst du von Kathmandu aus zum Startpunkt 38:00 Das erwartet dich auf dem Annapurna Circuit 39:56 Der sehenswerte Abstecher zum Tilicho Lake 41:45 Deshalb ist die Passüberquerung das absolute Highlight 45:00 Der Abstieg bis nach Nayapul und die Restdays in Pokhara 48:28 Die besten Tipps für deine Reise nach Nepal und den Annapurna Circuit   Zu den Shownotes!

Maria De Wit is a tour guide from Holland who is currently in Nepal to journey the Himalayas. She has hiked the Everest Base Camp and the Three Passes trek and is on her way to climb the Annapurna Circuit. She is a strong-willed adventurer who is on a quest to travel the world. On this episode, Anna shares her experiences as a tour guide, how she got the job, and what benefits she gets from her job. She explains the roles of the tour guide apart from bringing people to places and why people need one to enjoy their travels. She reveals some travel hacks and tips that she learned from her travel encounters. She also shares her experiences and impressions during the Everest Base Camp and Three Passes trek.   Links: Jobs: USA Tour Guide Jobs Jobs: USA Adventure Travel Jobs   Discussed: Ep 191 - Seasonal Jobs, Free Travel, and Retiring Early as a Millionaire   Time Stamps: 00:57 – How she started traveling? 03:57 – Becoming a Tour Guide 05:23 – Why people hire tour guides? 06:41 – Adult babysitting 11:21 – Financial benefits from her company 12:41 – Travel Hacks 15:26 – Favorite food on the trek 20:29 – Journey through Everest Base Camp and Three Passes 22:41 – Iceland trip: The Bucket List 26:12 – Experience the Van Life 33:56 – How she got her job? 39:12 – Dutch people on traveling and holidays 43:57 – The theory of Gap Year 45:04 – Gap Year in Holland 48:51 – Student Loan in Holland 53:08 – Older people joining the trek 57:58 – Travel Tips from Maria   Enjoyed this episode? Share it with friends!

Johnny FD is once again on his trekking journey for the 2nd time. He climbed the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, a 4-5 day hike in the Annapurna mountain of Nepal. It has a maximum altitude of 3,210 meters so altitude sickness is not so much of a risk, unlike the earlier hike in the Annapurna Circuit. However, it did not come short of the breathtaking view that the Himalayas has to offer. On this episode, Johnny highlights his amazing experience including the people he met along the way. He also reveals the risks that the freezing temperature might do to your body. The fun, the challenges, the views, and the struggles are all accounted for. He interviews different trekkers from all around the world who came to witness the beauty of Nepal. Each one of them shares their amazing escapade through the Ghorepani Poon Hill that will surely bring out the adventurer in you.   Links: Blog Post: Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Nepal Video: Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in Nepal   Time Stamps: 05:55 – The story of the Buddha 07:32 – Becoming a Female Guide 11:15 – Flowers of Nepal 14:06 – The random hike 14:45 – At the village in Ghorepani 22:16 – Journey of Russian trekkers 24:41 – Experiences of Australian trekkers 26:37 – Challenges of Canadian trekkers 29:10 – The descend 31:12 – Altitude sickness 39:10 – Gheropani to Tadapani 43:34 – Medical Emergency 44:29 – Trekking with the whole family 53:57 – Last part of the journey   Enjoyed this episode? Share it with friends!

Johnny goes on a journey through the Annapurna Circuit, a trek in the Annapurna mountain of Nepal. Along the way, he met another trekker, Chloe Merrick, who is on a 5-month backpacking trip to explore the world. This is a fun and exciting episode where Johnny accounts his journey through the Annapurna Circuit, both the fun and the struggles. At the end of the trek, Chloe and he share their experiences and takeaways during the hike. They talk about the beautiful views, the freezing temperature, and the altitude dilemma. They also share some trekking advice and tips to maximize the fun and ease the struggles.   Links: Chloe Merrick's Instagram   Time Stamps: 00:33 – The Bus Ride through Nepal 03:58 – First day of the actual Hike 06:52 – Independent traveling 09:09 – Maximizing the beauty of Annapurna Circuit 12:56 – Approaching the cold days 15:07 – Johnny goes ill 16:53 – Chloe’s trek journey 20:03 – The reason behind joining the trek 23:26 – The freezing experience 27:34 – Nepal: the country review 32:41 – Taking up yoga classes 35:48 – Affording for trips 40:49 – Tips for trekking 44:19 – Recommendations from Chloe   Enjoyed this episode? Share it with friends!  

https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel Support continued podcasting, travelblogging, and more from Asia. Get inspired, keep in touch, access live chat with me, private videos and more for $10/month. Visit my Patreon page to find out more!Nepal is one of the most rewarding vacation destinations on the planet. Not only for it's sheer beauty and grand mountain range, the Himalaya, but as well it's diverse fascinating multi-ethnic cultures, ancient cities and "royal squares", and wildlife.Shanker is one of my partners in Explore Himalayan, a trekking adventure company that organizes group and private treks in the Himalaya. I'm taking a small group up to Annapurna Base Camp in May this year so I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about trekking, and get Shanker's expert advice on concerns that some have especially if it's their first time at high altitude. Whether you come on one of our treks or you choose another company I this information is definitely unbiased and will help you decide and plan your trip, particularily if you're interested in either Everest Base Camp, the Annapurna Circuit, or Annapurna Base Camp.I'm leading a small group of adventurers/trekkers to Annapurna Base Camp May 15, 2018. If you'd like to find out more about the trek and sign up follow the link here:https://explorehimalayan.com/tour/annapurna-base-camp-trek-john-saboe/

Nick and Wendy talk about hiking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Special italki offer: http://go.italki.com/englishin10minutes

Kagbeni is one of the most interesting villages in all of Nepal with it’s  ancient Bon Animist beliefs, statues and a picturesque location in the Kala Gandaki gorge. The Kag in Kagbeni was once Ghag, meaning center and it is, with the important Buddhist/Hindu pilgrimmage site Muktinath to the east and the town of Jomson to the south. The beni in Kagbeni means confluence of two rivers where the Kala Gandaki and Jhong Rivers meet is where the village sits.Before Tibetan Buddhism became the fabric of the culture of this region people followed Bon, another Tibetan religion.  Bon is an ancient shamanist religion with rituals, exorcisms, and talismans.Kagbeni still integrates the beliefs of Bon in village life with these ghost eaters or Kennis that protect the town. I asked my friend Dara, the proprietor of YakDonald’s Hotel and Restaurant to explain what the statues do to protect Kagbeni and some of the other beliefs that Bon followers hold.I asked Dara who runs the famous restaurant and hotel of Kagbeni, why the name YakDonald’s?It was time to leave Kagbeni and head for Jomsom, the final stop for my Annapurna Circuit Trek. At roughly 3 hours it will be a light trekking day. The impressive Kali Ghandaki Gorge, some believe the deepest in the world has been an ancient trade route between Tibet and India for centuries. Kagbeni is one of my favorite villages in Nepal but we needed to get out of the gate by 8:30 so we can beat most of the winds that pick up by late morning. With a clear start to the day we were able to enjoy magnificent views of Nilgiri North at 7061 meters, the highest of the 3 peaks of the Nilgiri Himal. Excerpts from "World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit Part V-Final Episode."

Kagbeni is one of the most interesting villages in all of Nepal with it’s ancient Bonn Animist beliefs, statues and a picturesque location in the Kala Gandaki gorge. The Kag in Kagbeni was once Ghag, meaning center and it is, with the important Buddhist/Hindu pilgrimmage site Muktinath to the east and the town of Jomson to the south. The beni in Kagbeni means confluence of two rivers where the Kala Gandaki and Jhong Rivers meet is where the village sits. Before Tibetan Buddhism became the fabric of the culture of this region people followed Bon, another Tibetan religion. Bon is an ancient shamanist religion with rituals, exorcisms, and talismans. Kagbeni still integrates the beliefs of Bon in village life with these ghost eaters or Kennis that protect the town. I asked my friend Dara, the proprietor of YakDonald’s Hotel and Restaurant to explain what the statues do to protect Kagbeni and some of the other beliefs that Bon followers hold. I asked Dara who runs the famous restaurant and hotel of Kagbeni, why the name YakDonald’s? It was time to leave Kagbeni and head for Jomsom, the final stop for my Annapurna Circuit Trek. At roughly 3 hours it will be a light trekking day. The impressive Kali Ghandaki Gorge, some believe the deepest in the world has been an ancient trade route between Tibet and India for centuries. Kagbeni is one of my favorite villages in Nepal but we needed to get out of the gate by 8:30 so we can beat most of the winds that pick up by late morning. With a clear start to the day we were able to enjoy magnificent views of Nilgiri North at 7061 meters, the highest of the 3 peaks of the Nilgiri Himal. Horses are used for carrying loads as well as for tourist groups wanting to enjoy the Upper Mustang on horseback rather than by walking. Mountain biking has also become a popular way to see the region. Upper Mustang is considered one of the easier treks of Nepal. As we approached Jomsom the winds had started picking up. Flights from and to Jomsom airport are only scheduled in the early morning as the winds are too dangerous for air travel later in the day. The original Annapurna Circuit would take trekkers all the way back to Pokhara. Like most visitors these days, I’m ending my Annapurna trek at Jomsom, with a flight back to Pokhara. Jomsom is the gateway to Mustang and the Upper Mustang as well as Muktinath. Most people just pass through the village. There’s monasteries to visit and some wonderful views of Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri to enjoy and little shops and markets. But for most people stopping here for the night, it’s a place to chill and rest after or before a trek. I was quiet happy having lunch, settling into my lodge, then going for a walk around the village later in the afternoon and enjoying the sunset over Nilgiri. The next morning a little traffic jam on the way to the airport. Then it’s time for checking in and ending my Annapurna Circuit Trek. There are more adventurous and challenging regions for trekking, but for an overall experience of walking through brilliant landscapes, appreciating the diverse culture and people of Nepal, and comfortable friendly lodges, the Annapurna Circuit won’t dissapoint . Even as the region develops with more roads and infrastructure I still believe it lives up to it’s reputation as one of the world’s greatest treks.

We arrived at Thorung Phedi just before dark. An 8 hour day with an elevation gain of over 1000 meters. Long, tiring, and risky before a summit of the Thorung La Pass. But I was fine other then feeling the long day on the trail.I’m not a huge fan of trekking in the dark. I feel more tired, frustrated, and generally uncomfortable, so sometimes these summit days don’t start out pleasant, but when the first light comes up in the sky my spirits are all of sudden lifted. I feel light, full of energy, and excited to reach our goal, in most cases, the hardest day of the journey. Yes there is a horse on the trek, some choose a horseback ride up to the top of the pass. For most it’s usually a 4-5 hour walk from Thorung Phedi. Some stay at Thorung high camp, just over 300 meters higher, which will slice an hour off your morning summit.Whenever you reach the summit of a pass, which inevitably is part of many treks in Nepal, the feeling of accomplishment, relief, elation, is mutual with all of your fellow trekkers. The Thorung La Pass at 5416 meters, is the widest mountain pass in the world.  It’s always a place with dangerously high winds that start as early as 8am, so our time on the pass was limited to less than an hour before we started to descend. Just over a year ago this was the sight of one of the most tragic trekking accidents in the history of the Annapurna Circuit Trail.On October 14 2014, a snowstorm struck the Annapurna, Manang, and Mustang Districts of Nepal causing severe avalanches. In the end over 400 people were rescued from the area with at least 43 deaths, which included 21 trekkers. Excerpts from "World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit".

We arrived at Thorung Phedi just before dark. An 8 hour day with an elevation gain of over 1000 meters. Long, tiring, and risky before a summit of the Thorung La Pass. But I was fine other then feeling the long day on the trail. I’m not a huge fan of trekking in the dark. I feel more tired, frustrated, and generally uncomfortable, so sometimes these summit days don’t start out pleasant, but when the first light comes up in the sky my spirits are all of sudden lifted. I feel light, full of energy, and excited to reach our goal, in most cases, the hardest day of the journey. Yes there is a horse on the trek, some choose a horseback ride up to the top of the pass. For most it’s usually a 4-5 hour walk from Thorung Phedi. Some stay at Thorung high camp, just over 300 meters higher, which will slice an hour off your morning summit. Whenever you reach the summit of a pass, which inevitably is part of many treks in Nepal, the feeling of accomplishment, relief, elation, is mutual with all of your fellow trekkers. The Thorung La Pass at 5416 meters, is the widest mountain pass in the world. It’s always a place with dangerously high winds that start as early as 8am, so our time on the pass was limited to less than an hour before we started to descend. Just over a year ago this was the sight of one of the most tragic trekking accidents in the history of the Annapurna Circuit Trail. On October 14 2014, a snowstorm struck the Annapurna, Manang, and Mustang Districts of Nepal causing severe avalanches. In the end over 400 people were rescued from the area with at least 43 deaths, which included 21 trekkers. Because the previous few days brought fresh snowfall to the region, descending down to Muktinath and Ranipauwa, our next stop would be treacherous and tiring. Roughly 4 to 5 hours of carefully trying to keep from sliding on my butt was challenging and on more than a couple of occasions I was defeated by the conditions. Arriving at Muktinath, the religious site that is both sacred to Buddhists and Hindus and the neighboring Ranipauwa village where we would lodge, felt like Shangri La. We passed by Muktinath and headed straight for Ranipauwa, sometimes also referred to as Muktinath, to settle into our lodge and get acquainted with the village. After the long trek of summiting the Thorung La pass and the rough and tumble descent, gazing at Dauligiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world seemed like the perfect way to end the day. The next morning I had more time to walk through the village and enjoy the views of the Mustang region. This is one of the most wonderful settings in Nepal. The dry region filled with captivating views of Himalayan peaks, Buddhist monasteries, and pilgrims that have journeyed from all over South Asia to visit Muktinath. For some Hindus, the central shrine of Muktinath is considered one of the 8th most sacred shrines in Asia. This is a Vishnu temple, one of the oldest and most revered in South Asia. The prakaram or outer courtyard of the temple has 108 bull faces through which sacred water is poured. Many devotees will take baths, even in freezing temperatures in the pools at the complex. Buddhists revere Muktinath for the fact that the founder of Tibetan Buddhism, Guru Rinpoche, meditated here on his way to Tibet. Their name for the temple complex is Chumig Gyatsa-Tibetan for a hundred waters. We all took a turn catching some of the holy water. Hari, being a Buddhist, was all in with his hat off and splashing the sacred water on his face. I took the conservative approach while running my hand through all 108 taps. Some will run under the spouts with nothing more than shorts or a bathing suit on in a total devotional effort to bring good kharma and luck to their life. I just wanted to stay warm while participating in my spiritual quest. You don’t need to be Hindu to have one of the priests on duty perform a puja or prayer for yo either. Just a donation which can be whatever you think is fair. Further away from the main temple complex is another holy site, The Goddess of Fire temple, where 3 eternal flames are located. The natural gas spouts are called the holy flame from rock, holy flame from soil, and holy flame from water. The close proximity of the flames, holy flowing water, and the earth which surrounds it, are the reasons for Muktinath’s prominence as an important pilgrimage site. As with many holy sites throughout Nepal and India, photography of the flames is not permitted. Hindus in particular will travel from as far away as South India to visit the site. Some even fly in from Kathmandu by helicopter, but due to the rapid rise in elevation can only stay for a short time. After crossing the Thorung La Pass many will travel through Muktinath and Ranipauwa only stopping for a short few hours before making their way to Kagbeni. I highly recommend at least staying one night in Ranipauwa. The village is simple, charming and friendly. You will receive attention from the local trinket sellers, but it’s usually just good-hearted. The views of the surrounding Mustang region are breathtaking and there is an heir of peace here that probably hasn’t changed much since Guru Rinpoche’s meditative stop. Mustang was once an independent kingdom, only fully coming into the fold of Nepal in 2008. Up until 1992 the Upper Mustang was completely closed off to the rest of the world. Having visited their myself to view this still preserved Tibetan culture and relatively untouched region I appreciated the similarities the lower Mustang offers. And there is no need for a special permit to trek here, other than a regular Annapurna Circuit trekking permit. Along with tourism animal husbandry is still one of the main sources of income, along with farming. Sea buckthorn grows in abundance here. The nutritious pulp from the berries is used to make syrups, tea, other drinks and is also used in cosmetic products. The most atmospheric of all of the villages is probably Jhong. With it’s ancient crumbling fortress and hilltop temple it feels like the setting of a fairy tale, or a Star Wars or Lord of The Rings shooting locale. We climbed up to the very top of the hill where the temple was located to enjoy some of the sweeping views of this side of the Himalaya. What seemed like an apple tree growing out of the roof was really rooted in the little courtyard below, where we met one of the young novices of the monastery. This region could be it’s own little trekking trip, with wonderful walks through these villages and comfortable stays in Jomsom, Kagbeni, and Ranipauwa Muktinath. One our way to Kagbeni we stopped to marvel at the peaks in the distance including The Thorung La. As wonderful a trekking day this can be it’s important for comfort to be done the majority of the walking for the day by the early afternoon, as the winds are quite strong through the Kali Gandaki Gorge. By the noon hour we reached the wonderful crossroads of the Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang regions Kagbeni. A town loaded with layers of Bon and Buddhist culture, Kennies, guardians or protector statues and an old fortressed village. Next time on Far East Adventure Travel, the ancient village of Kagbeni and the conclusion to Trekking The Great Annapurna Circuit.

There are two routes to Manang from Pisang. A lower trail that’s a little easier with less climbing and the upper route, slightly more challenging but also helpful for acclimating with bonus mountain views. We chose the route north of the Marsyangdi and headed for Upper Pisang.Annapurna 11 is part of the Annapurna chain but is an independent peak. It was first summited by a team made up of British/Indian/and Nepalese nationals in 1960. It is the second highest peak of the range at 7937 meters,  the highest, Annapurna 1, is 8091 meters making it the 10th highest mountain in the world.Fantastic views of Lower Pisang  from Upper Pisang, a much more traditional village of the region. Look for lots of opportunity to spread good kharma with the  many prayer wheels at the village’s entrance.We saw a few signs of earthquake damage. These traditional village buildings saw the worst devastation in Nepal but this area was not as affected by quake damage as other regions.Our trekking for the day would include one stop for lunch at Ghyaru before settling into to the wonderful little traditional Tibetan style village of Gnawal.More suspension bridge crossings with amazing views of this drier region of the Annapurna Circuit that some feel is the most scenic.Climbing higher now at 3600 meters it’s time to slow the pace down slightly to allow for proper acclimatization. This side of the valley, although a little more challenging to trek will help you get used to the conditions of the higher altitude. Most trekkers will rest two days in Manang before attempting to cross the Thorung La Pass to help with adjusting to the higher elevation.  This is the Disyang Valley. Syang is a village in Upper Mustang, Nepal. Disyang means the people who migrated from Upper Mustang to Manang. Excerpts from "World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit-Part III".

There are two routes to Manang from Pisang. A lower trail that’s a little easier with less climbing and the upper route, slightly more challenging but also helpful for acclimating with bonus mountain views. We chose the route north of the Marsyangdi and headed for Upper Pisang. Annapurna 11 is part of the Annapurna chain but is an independent peak. It was first summited by a team made up of British/Indian/and Nepalese nationals in 1960. It is the second highest peak of the range at 7937 meters. The highest, Annapurna 1, is 8091 meters making it the 10th highest mountain in the world. Fantastic views of Lower Pisang from Upper Pisang, a much more traditional village of the region. Look for lots of opportunity to spread good kharma with the many prayer wheels at the village’s entrance. We saw a few signs of earthquake damage. These traditional village buildings saw the worst devastation in Nepal but this area was not as affected by quake damage as other regions. Our trekking for the day would include one stop for lunch at Ghyaru before settling into to the wonderful little traditional Tibetan style village of Gnawal. More suspension bridge crossings with amazing views of this drier region of the Annapurna Circuit that some feel is the most scenic. Climbing higher now at 3600 meters it’s time to slow the pace down slightly to allow for proper acclimatization. This side of the valley, although a little more challenging to trek will help you get used to the conditions of the higher altitude. Most trekkers will rest two days in Manang before attempting to cross the Thorung La Pass to help with adjusting to the higher elevation. This is the Disyang Valley. Syang is a village in Upper Mustang, Nepal. Disyang means the people who migrated from Upper Mustang to Manang. We arrived at the village of Ghyaru in time for a lunch break. Most all the villages resemble this style seen in the Mustang and Upper Mustang regions. The walled lanes help to shield visitors and residents from the harsh winds. In my opinion this trail is one of the most enjoyable in Nepal, for it’s incredible views of the Annapurna range and the stunning high Tibetan plateau landscape. It’s been an important route for yak and salt traders for centuries. You’re constantly reminded of the deep Tibetan Buddhist roots with stupas and mani walls almost around every corner. We arrived in Gnawal late in the afternoon with a shadow on the village and some cold winds to endure on the approach. With some of the best lodges in the country it was nice to arrive in Gnawal to find some wonderful rooms available for the night. After checking into my room I headed out to the upper part of the village where the sun was still shining to check out the gompa or temple. Sending out good kharma with a spin of the prayer wheels I headed back to the lodge to warm up by the kitchen fire and watch one of the porters entertain us with some improvisational dance. Later in the evening we were lucky enough to see a local performing artist group from Pokhara that specializes in traditional Tibetan and Gurung song and dance at the temple. Back on the trail the next morning for a trek of less than 4 hours to Manang, where we had a planned extra rest day for acclimatization. Should you develop any symptoms of high altitude sickness there’s a medical center that specializes in A.M.S. in the town. By road Manang has become more accessible in recent years allowing for more efficient transport of goods to the village and for the opportunity for some to enjoy this trekking region with a limited amount of time. There’s also a small airport that serves the whole area. There’s cultivation on terraces nearby the village and of course yak herding is popular here. Still with the new access it feels remote, and sublimely Tibetan. About 45 minutes before we reached Manang we walked through the little village of Braga with one of the nicest Buddhist monasteries in the region. The monks had left for Nepal for higher learning leaving the monastery vacant through the winter. Finally we arrived at our stop and rest before pursuing the hardest part of the trek, reaching the summit of the Thorung La Pass. Manang's main source of revenue is the trekking business but some still support themselves with crops and yak herding. After lunch and a break in our lodge I started exploring the village to discover we had a surprise for our itinerary. With one of the biggest trekking disasters in the history of the trail in the previous year we weren’t about to take any chances. We prepared ourselves for at least one extra day on top of the two we had already planned to spend in Manang. I spent the morning on day two wandering through the village watching everyday life in the snow. While some trekkers were disappointed abandoning the rest of their trip due to time constraints everyone else in the village just seemed to be going about life like it was just another day. Except the day’s chores included clearing roofs, catching animals, and building snowmen. In the afternoon to get some walking in and help acclimate we hiked back to the village of Braga to climb up to the monastery. Unfortunately unable to find the caretaker who had the key to the Buddhist monastery that’s vacant in the winter we had about the same access as these guys we crossed paths with. The next day, was brilliant. Bright sunny, a bluebird day. Time for the classic acclimatization hike in Manang overlooking Gangapurna Lake. After spending two nights in Manang with a planned third night we decided we would head straight for Thorung Phedi the next day, leaving out another acclimatization stop in Yak Kharka. This would mean a summit of the Thorung La Pass, the toughest day of the trek after a 8-9 hour day on the trail. Everything felt right, like this was the way the trek was meant to unfold. Even a herd of goats couldn’t stop us on our push to summit the pass the next day, but they did delay us by a few minutes. The snow backed up the village of Manang so there were alot of trekkers eager to move on with the change in weather. Pushing on right to Phedi would put us ahead of most who would make a stop for the night before the summit base camp. Along the way, some of the clearest best views of the Annapurna range. This was the longest day of the trek so a few stops en route for tea and rest were in order. Another stop at Khenjang Khola for some tea and more spectacular views of the Annapurna range. What originally was our stop for the night,Yak Kharka, has become our lunch break with our adjusted itinerary. We had to take a short lunch and move on so we can reach Phedi before dark. For now it feels like we’re leaving the Annapurnas behind as we make the last few kilometers to Phedi. I was very conscious of ensuring I was properly acclimating to this sever jump in elevation. Technically the rule of thumb is not to ascend and sleep at more than 500 meters from the previous day once you are above 3000 meters. The jump in altitude we were attempting in one day was over 1000 meters from Manang to Phedi. One precaution I took was to hire an extra porter to take the rest of the gear I was packing all the way to the top of the Thorung La, keeping my load light with minimal stress on my system. One last bridge over the Jargeng Khola river and we were on the same side of the valley as Phedi. We stopped one last time for a tea break before reaching our destination for the night. I spoke with Naris, one of the porters on our team about Yarsagumba, the lucrative crop that locals harvest in these hills every year. Next time on Far East Adventure Travel-Trekking the Great Annapurna Circuit continues with The toughest day of the trek. Summiting the Thorung La Pass. Yarsagumba Photo Credit-By The original uploader was Rafti Institute at English Wikipedia - Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by Lvova using CommonsHelper., CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5088245

It’s a shame that many drive through this part of the circuit for upper Annapurna trekking and stays missing the epic river and waterfall views in this portion of the trail. The suspension bridge crossings that put you right in the middle of the energy path of the mighty Marshyangdi are breathtaking.This is now the third day of trekking and the mornings are feeling a little colder and crisper, so it’s important to get out right after the sun has risen so there’s plenty of time to walk in the warmer temps. In keeping with the original trail, which does take a little longer to walk, we have the opportunity to trek through more little villages for leisurely breaks. Across the valley what looks like a thin ledge carved out of the mountainside is the road that transports people and goods.From a distance the jeeps traveling the road almost appear to be literally on the edge of the cliff as they meander along.Another epic suspension bridge crossing with sweeping views of the Marshyangdi and surrounding valley. If you’re scared of heights you’ll eventually get used to these crossings-you have too! There’s no other way!After reaching Dhranapani, an important crossroads and trekking permit check-in office we agreed to just make this a lunch stop rather than an overnight stay and move a little further up the valley to Danaqyu village where we’d spend the night.This an important crossroads where the Manaslu trail meets up with the Annapurna Circuit. The Mansalu area was affected by the earthquakes of 2015 but things have since normalized. The Nepalese army along with help from locals and NGO’s have cleared away the fallen rocks from the trails over the past year.  Excerpts from "World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit-Part II.

It’s a shame that many drive through this part of the circuit for upper Annapurna trekking and stays missing the epic river and waterfall views in this portion of the trail. The suspension bridge crossings that put you right in the middle of the energy path of the mighty Marshyangdi are breathtaking. This is now the third day of trekking and the mornings are feeling a little colder and crisper, so it’s important to get out right after the sun has risen so there’s plenty of time to walk in the warmer temps. In keeping with the original trail, which does take a little longer to walk, we have the opportunity to trek through more little villages for leisurely breaks. Across the valley what looks like a thin ledge carved out of the mountainside is the road that transports people and goods. From a distance the jeeps traveling the road almost appear to be literally on the edge of the cliff as they meander along. Another epic suspension bridge crossing with sweeping views of the Marshyangdi and surrounding valley. If you’re scared of heights you’ll eventually get used to these crossings-you have too! There’s no other way! After reaching Dhranapani, an important crossroads and trekking permit check-in office we agreed to just make this a lunch stop rather than an overnight stay and move a little further up the valley to Danaqyu village where we’d spend the night. This an important crossroads where the Manaslu trail meets up with the Annapurna Circuit. The Mansalu area was affected by the earthquakes of 2015 but things have since normalized. The Nepalese army along with help from locals and NGO’s have cleared away the fallen rocks from the trails over the past year. Prince Harry was even seen in this region in 2016 trekking and pitching in to help rebuild a school that had been damaged. Horses and goats on the side of the road and crossing paths with other herd animals was a sign we were nearing our stop for the night-Danaqyu. Dhranapani is a major crossroads for trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit and the Mansalu trail so it’s nice to kick back in a little village that has less traffic. Because there so many spots like Danaqyu on the Annapurna Circuit with great lodges you could trek this trail a few times and have a completely experience. This season following the devastating earthquakes was quiet to begin with. It would be another night in a lodge as the only guests. The next day’s destination was Chame, the administration center of Manang District. We had some climbing to tackle as our first challenge of the day, over 450 meters up to Timang. The promise of views of Manaslu and Annapurna II was motivating and helpful on a climb first thing in the morning. More bridges to cross, and animals like big yaks to yield to. It’s hit or miss whether you’ll see any of the Manaslu massif. On this day we missed. Mansalu is the 8th highest mountain in the world, first summited by Japanese mountaineers in 1956. Just as the British have claimed Everest as their mountain, the Japanese consider Mansalu a Japanese mountain. But just before our lunch stop at Koto on the way to Chame we caught the first glimpse of Annapurna II, at 7937 meters, the second highest peak in the 6 mountain range. It was a magnificent site and a wonderful welcome to this part of the region. The Annapurna translation from Sanskrit means “full of food” which makes sense as the normal translation is Goddess of the Harvests or the kitchen Goddess, the mother who feeds. Chame is the headquarters of Manang District, which is the least populated district in all of Nepal, with a total count of over 6500. Many Manangies are also traders having been given special permission by King Mahendra in the 1970’s to trade in Southeast Asia. Customs duties were waived and many now reside mostly in the Kathmandu Valley. They import electronics, watches, and other items and are allowed to export goods like precious stones, metals, and herbs among other things. The largest ethnic group in Manang District are the Gurung people, who over centuries have adopted Tibetan Buddhism, the signs of this are evident in the village with Buddhist stupas that hold relics and the remains sometimes of lamas, and mani walls for prayer. The next day we left with Lower Pisang village as our next destination. Not far outside of Chame we came across what I had been observing especially in this part of Nepal-signs of a new era of tourism, with young Nepali entrepreneurs bringing new ideas from the outside. Like this Apple Orchard using the latest strains in apple production. I spoke with the owner of this large orchard, Samraj Gurung about his inspiration for this new breed of apple orchard. After a tea and some fresh crisp golden delicious apples from Samraj’s orchard we were back on the trail. Hari my guide, who is Gurung himself joins in with a local senior for a mid-morning Buddhist chant. We’re now at Dhukurpokhary, home of the Paunga Danda rock wall, or gateway to heaven. A massive mountain of stone thatt literally looks like a giant wall reaching towards the sky. Locals believe that all souls of the deceased must ascend Paunga Danda after leaving their bodies. Our stop for the night Pisang. The area consists of a lower village at 3200 meters and an upper more traditional old Tibetan style walled village at 3300 meters. The lower village has more lodge choices and shops so we opted for a night there. Mani walls, the stone walls made of tablets with the inscription om mani padme hum, meaning “jewel in the lotus” are found everywhere here. Pisang reminds me of Nepal’s Upper Mustang Tibetan/Buddhist region and Tibet itself, environmentally and culturally. Many residents leave for the Kathmandu Valley or other places during the winter months but we’re still able to see some traditional village life, spinning prayer wheels, and the smell of juniper burning as Buddhist offerings. Next time on Far East Adventure Travel Trekking The Great Annapurna Circuit, Nepal continues.

The Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the greatest hikes in the world with amazing views of the Himalaya’s Annapurna Massif, the opportunity to trek in two different river valleys of Nepal, the Marshyangdi and Kali Gandaki. Experiencing different climates from sub tropical to literally touching the Tibetan Plateau topping it off with an ascent of the highest point of the trek, the Thorung La Pass at 5416 meters. As well  seeing and interacting with the people of several different cultures and villages that dot the valleys.Our timing for the trek was perfect starting on the biggest day of the country’s most important festival of the year Dasai, usually falling sometime in October. The festival celebrates the God Durga with the theme of good conquering evil and culminating with almost every family sacrificing an animal, in most cases a goat, as part of the celebration. Rituals and prayers take place before the final sacrifice but we didn’t stick around to watch. Another tradition of the Hindu festival is constructing a swing in the village for children that’s used only during the celebration. Along the path we came across a small herd of lucky goats that appeared to have dashed the sacrifices for this year’s festival. Our first stop was lunch in Bhulbhule, a small village with a population of just over 3000 that sits below views of Mansalu, the 8th highest mountain in the world at 8163 meters. These days many trekkers take a bus all the way to Bhulbhule to make this town their starting point of the Annapurna Circuit. It’s still very warm during the day at 840 meters elevation so we could enjoy the scenery and lunch in short sleeves next to the Marshyangdi River. Excerpts from " World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit". See the full story at fareastadventuretravel.com

I was truly looking forward to live streaming much of my recent trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. This of course is one of the most popular hiking trails in the world with stunning views of the Annapurna range of the Himalaya. An opportunity to walk through a subtropical region, forest, and the outer edges of the Tibetan Plateau. One of the most varied landscapes to trek in the world topped off with authentic true villages, not merely trekking enclaves, with a chance to experience Nepal's rich culture of Hinduism and Buddhism.Unfortunately due to lack of infrastructure and technology it may be still awhile before live streaming in most of the regions becomes a reality. Armed with two sim cards and knowledge of which areas would have the best opportunity to broadcast live from I was disappointed when I arrived to find out there was just not enough bandwidth needed to stream via cellular data in almost all of these villages. The opportunity to show others a place that makes my heart sing, like Nepal's Himalaya and the Annapurna Circuit will for now will remain mostly a dream. I am happy to share the few rare moments where it was possible to stream via Periscope. In this episode of Far East Adventure Travel some highlights from the last stop on my Annapurna Circuit Trek from the town of Jomsom, Nepal.  

I finally decided last year that the Annapurna Circuit would be the next big trek I would attempt. It's the busiest trail in the world, even busier than the popular route to Everest Base Camp. It's also probably the most convenient trek as well with the highest concentration of guesthouses and facilities. Even flush toilets are found in most guesthouses throughout the region-with the exception of just before the Thorong La Pass, at 5416 meters the highest point on the trek.  One of the reasons why the Annapurna Circuit has been at the top of trekker's favorite trails is it's varied landscape and climate. You begin in Besisahar, a subtropical region filled with rice terraces, citrus and papaya trees. Gradually your lead into the high Himalaya and the far reaches of the Tibetan Plateau. In recent years due to the development of a road system in the region, some have even opted for a jeep drive through the lower valley skipping the first few days of foot travel to spend more time in the higher altitude and manage most of the trek with a shorter vacation.  This trek would also be the first time I would attempt live streaming on Periscope. Following research of the potential for 3G connectivity I brought two sim cards from the country's cellular service providers, Nepal Telecom and N Cell. Even with the highest probability for live streaming out of any trekking region in Nepal disappointingly at best I was only able to connect in 3 locations. It was still exciting to be one of the first "scopers" to live stream from the Himalaya and one of the greatest trekking regions in the world.I hope you enjoy the best of Far East Adventure Travel "Live" from Nepal's Annapurna Circuit. 

I was truly looking forward to live streaming much of my recent trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. This of course is one of the most popular hiking trails in the world with stunning views of the Annapurna range of the Himalaya. An opportunity to walk through a subtropical region, forest, and the outer edges of the Tibetan Plateau. One of the most varied landscapes to trek in the world topped off with authentic true villages, not merely trekking enclaves, with a chance to experience Nepal's rich culture of Hinduism and Buddhism. Unfortunately due to lack of infrastructure and technology it may be still awhile before live streaming in most of the regions becomes a reality. Armed with two sim cards and knowledge of which areas would have the best opportunity to broadcast live from I was disappointed when I arrived to find out there was just not enough bandwidth needed to stream via cellular data in almost all of these villages. The opportunity to show others a place that makes my heart sing, like Nepal's Himalaya and the Annapurna Circuit will for now will remain mostly a dream. I am happy to share the few rare moments where it was possible to stream via Periscope. In this episode of Far East Adventure Travel some highlights from the last stop on my Annapurna Circuit Trek from the town of Jomsom, Nepal.

I've have been very fortunate to have trekked some of the greatest trails in the world. Everest Base Camp in Nepal and Tibet, the once forbidden Upper Mustang region of Nepal, and India's Singalila Ridge trek among others. I finally decided last year that the Annapurna Circuit would be the next big trek I would attempt. It's the busiest trail in the world, even busier than the popular route to Everest Base Camp. It's also probably the most convenient trek as well with the highest concentration of guesthouses and facilities. Even flush toilets are found in most guesthouses throughout the region-with the exception of just before the Thorong La Pass, at 5416 meters the highest point on the trek. Sadly for the owners and operators of guesthouses and trekking companies, the Annapurna Circuit may have seen it's worse year ever in for visits in 2015 due to the drop off of tourism after the devastating earthquakes and the fuel crisis. The region also saw one of the worst trekking tragedies ever, with the death of 39 people following a freak storm in October 2014. One of the reasons why the Annapurna Circuit has been at the top of trekker's favorite trails is it's varied landscape and climate. You begin in Besisahar, a subtropical region filled with rice terraces, citrus and papaya trees. Gradually your lead into the high Himalaya and the far reaches of the Tibetan Plateau. The plethora of the country's best guesthouses and facilities has also contributed to the trail's popularity. Nicknamed the "apple pie" trek almost every guesthouse has a version of the dessert they serve. Hot showers abound as well as Western style flush toilets. In recent years due to the development of a road system in the region, some have even opted for a jeep drive through the lower valley skipping the first few days of foot travel to spend more time in the higher altitude and manage most of the trek with a shorter vacation. This trek would also be the first time I would attempt live streaming on Periscope. Following research of the potential for 3G connectivity I brought two sim cards from the country's cellular service providers, Nepal Telecom and N Cell. Even with the highest probability for live streaming out of any trekking region in Nepal disappointingly at best I was only able to connect in 3 locations. It was still exciting to be one of the first "scopers" to live stream from the Himalaya and one of the greatest trekking regions in the world. I hope you enjoy the best of Far East Adventure Travel "Live" from Nepal's Annapurna Circuit.

2015 will go down as one of the most challenging if not the most disastrous year ever for Nepal. From the worst earthquakes in over 80 years to a fuel crisis that literally turned the country upside down with line-ups at the pump that lasted for days to a lack of basic cooking and heating fuel for the majority of the population.I visited the country twice in 2015. My second visit was in October and November when I returned to trek the Annapurna Circuit and check up on the conditions of recovery from the earthquakes.As I had heard reports before I arrived that virtually no reconstruction had begun I was not shocked to see things, especially in the Kathmandu Valley, had not changed other then some rubble had been cleared away.The fuel crisis had created food shortages and delayed plans for rebuilding. From a tourist’s point of view this could be easily seen by shortened menus in popular restaurants to some establishments even closing their doors frustrated by the lack of ingredients available and the extreme costs and shortages of cooking fuel. Nepalis were frustrated with their festival plans either from the lack of reliable transportation getting to a from their home village to the shortage of special food for celebrations cooking fuel.Still despite the politics that created the fuel crisis, an unofficial Indian embargo as a result from a new constitution which did not favour ethnic groups in the south, Nepalis seemed to carry on as they usually do through adversity.After spending a few days in Pokhara following my trek of the Annapurna Circuit I returned to Nepal in time for the Tihar Festival, otherwise called “the festival of lights”. In other South Asian countries and communities around the world it’s known as Diwali.Join me for talk and highlights from Kathmandu's Durbar Square, the latest Far East Adventure Travel podcast. 

 2015 will go down as one of the most challenging if not the most disastrous year ever for Nepal. From the worst earthquakes in over 80 years to a fuel crisis that literally turned the country upside down with line-ups at the pump that lasted for days to a lack of basic cooking and heating fuel for the majority of the population.I visited the country twice in 2015. The first time was just after the devastating earthquakes and tremors that started April 25th. My flight was actually denied clearance for landing for over 90 minutes on May 12 while crews checked the runway for safety after the second biggest earthquake struck the country that day.My second visit was in October and November when I returned to trek the Annapurna Circuit and check up on the conditions of recovery from the earthquakes.As I had heard reports before I arrived that virtually no reconstruction had begun I was not shocked to see things, especially in the Kathmandu Valley, had not changed other then some rubble had been cleared away.The fuel crisis had created food shortages and delayed plans for rebuilding. Nepalis were frustrated with their festival plans either from the lack of reliable transportation getting to a from their home village to the shortage of special food for celebrations cooking fuel.Still despite the politics that created the fuel crisis, an unofficial Indian embargo as a result from a new constitution which did not favour ethnic groups in the south, Nepalis seemed to carry on as they usually do through adversity. I spent time in Pokhara after my trek through Annapurna visiting the beautiful World Peace Pagoda as well as enjoying the celebrations of Tihar, the festival of lights in Kathmandu. In the latest episode of Far East Adventure Travel join me for “live” highlights from last November in Nepal.

2015 will go down as one of the most challenging if not the most disastrous year ever for Nepal. From the worst earthquakes in over 80 years to a fuel crisis that literally turned the country upside down with line-ups at the pump that lasted for days to a lack of basic cooking and heating fuel for the majority of the population. I visited the country twice in 2015. The first time was just after the devastating earthquakes and tremors that started April 25th. My flight was actually denied clearance for landing for over 90 minutes on May 12 while crews checked the runway for safety after the second biggest earthquake struck the country that day. My second visit was in October and November when I returned to trek the Annapurna Circuit and check up on the conditions of recovery from the earthquakes. As I had heard reports before I arrived that virtually no reconstruction had begun I was not shocked to see things, especially in the Kathmandu Valley, had not changed other then some rubble had been cleared away. The fuel crisis had created food shortages and delayed plans for rebuilding. From a tourist's point of view this could be easily seen by shortened menus in popular restaurants to some establishments even closing their doors frustrated by the lack of ingredients available and the extreme costs and shortages of cooking fuel. As well as some landmarks and monument still noticeably in need of repair or reconstruction. Nepalis were frustrated with their festival plans either from the lack of reliable transportation getting to a from their home village to the shortage of special food for celebrations cooking fuel. Still despite the politics that created the fuel crisis, an unofficial Indian embargo as a result from a new constitution which did not favour ethnic groups in the south, Nepalis seemed to carry on as they usually do through adversity. After spending a few days in Pokhara following my trek of the Annapurna Circuit I returned to Nepal in time for the Tihar Festival, otherwise called "the festival of lights". In other South Asian countries and communities around the world it's known as Diwali. It's one of the most exciting times to visit Kathmandu. Marigold garlands are available everywhere to help celebrate the festival and everyone is in a joyous mood. It's also a unique introduction for many into the Hindu religion and culture. To see the various days celebrated in the festival including Kukhar Tihar, the day of the dog, when dogs are decorated with garlands and tikas is enlightening. It's part of the lead up to the most important day of the festival Lakshmi Puja. Lakshmi is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity and it's believed she will visit your home or business on this night and you will be blessed with a prosperous year-if it's cleaned and decorated with flowers, lights, and rangoli art, the street or courtyard designs made of colored sand, flower petals and dry flour. I hope you enjoy the latest episode of Far East Adventure Travel "Live" Best of Nepal 2015 and the exciting days of Kathmandu's Tihar Festival.

Kathmandu is at it's most colorful with the lead up to Tihar, the festival of lights-marigold garlands are available everywhere for worship and celebration.2015 will go down as one of the most challenging if not the most disastrous year ever for Nepal. From the worst earthquakes in over 80 years to a fuel crisis that literally turned the country upside down with line-ups at the pump that lasted for days to a lack of basic cooking and heating fuel for the majority of the population. I visited the country twice in 2015. The first time was just after the devastating earthquakes and tremors that started April 25th. My flight was actually denied clearance for landing for over 90 minutes on May 12 while crews checked the runway for safety after the second biggest earthquake struck the country that day. My second visit was in October and November when I returned to trek the Annapurna Circuit and check up on the conditions of recovery from the earthquakes. As I had heard reports before I arrived that virtually no reconstruction had begun I was not shocked to see things, especially in the Kathmandu Valley, had not changed other then some rubble had been cleared away. The fuel crisis had created food shortages and delayed plans for rebuilding. From a tourist's point of view this could be easily seen by shortened menus in popular restaurants to some establishments even closing their doors frustrated by the lack of ingredients available and the extreme costs and shortages of cooking fuel. As well as some landmarks and monument still noticeably in need of repair or reconstruction. Nepalis were frustrated with their festival plans either from the lack of reliable transportation getting to a from their home village to the shortage of special food for celebrations cooking fuel. Still despite the politics that created the fuel crisis, an unofficial Indian embargo as a result from a new constitution which did not favour ethnic groups in the south, Nepalis seemed to carry on as they usually do through adversity. I spent time in Pokhara after my trek through Annapurna visiting the beautiful World Peace Pagoda as well as enjoying the celebrations of Tihar, the festival of lights in Kathmandu. In the latest episode of Far East Adventure Travel join me for "live" highlights from last November in Nepal.

Will Hatton has a passion for travel and adventure.Not only that, he also loves to do it on a budget. Through hiswebsite, The Broke Backpacker, Will talks about his many wonderfultravels and adventures around the world while also doing it on atight budget.He has traveled everywhere from India and South East Asia tosome of the world's most dangerous countries like Palestine,Pakistan, Venezuela, and Iran. While many people might consider hismethods and unconventional and dangerous, he has found that theworld is a much kinder and safer place than you might think.Will's latest adventure is a two year trip from the UK to PapuaNew Guinea without using any flights. In this episode, you can findout why he is embarking on this journey and how he has beenable to fund his amazing adventures, among many other things.Here are three more things you can learn from Will:You can push yourself farther than you thinkLet's face it. We all live fairly comfortable lives. If you arereading this, you probably have access to the internet, toelectricity, and to some of life's most basic needs.Yet, we still find ways to tell ourselves we aren't good enough.We make excuses for why we aren't pushing hard enough. As soon aswe hit the first obstacle in our path, we shrivel and give up.If there is one important lesson you can learn from Will, it'sthat you can push yourself farther than you ever thought possible.You can overcome any obstacle that is in your way.While he was trekking the Annapurna Circuit, Will nearly died.He was struggling breathing. He was delirious. He was close togiving up. He didn't think he was going to make it back down, buthe did make it.Pushing through that challenge made him a stronger person. Itshowed him the power of a human's will to survive. Here's Will'saccount of overcoming that obstacle, "The fact that I didn't die inthe snow and I did manage to make it over and down the other side,it definitely strengthened my resolve and heightened my interest inchallenging myself physically and mentally... I suppose when youthink it's all over, it definitely isn't. You can give it that lastpush and break through that wall."Our obstacles seem incredibly fickle when compared to Will'sexperience. If he can overcome nearly dying, we can overcomewhatever obstacle is in our way.Make a change in your life or stop complaining about itBefore Will decided to embark upon his journey as an adventurousnomad, he had a stint as a travel agent. Since he loved travel somuch, but wasn't ready to take the leap yet, he thought being atravel agent would be the next best thing.He quickly realized it wasn't the job for him. Being stuckbehind a desk in an underground building was making him angry anddepressed. He realized the job was destroying his soul.He wanted to set up the same experiences that he loved doinghimself, but his style of travel was too extreme. The trips he hadto set up were too tame. So he decided to quit.Instead of constantly complaining about his job, Will didsomething about it. He didn't know whether his idea to give upeverything and travel the world would work, but he did itanyways.Will believes you should either make a change in your life orstop complaining about it. "If you don't like a part of your lifethen you have a duty to either change it or stop moaning about it.You've got two options. You get on with it and that's fine. That'sthe level that you're going to be at... but if you're not, don'tjust moan about it. Do something about it."Every new journey requires preparationWhether you're going out to travel the world on a budget orquitting your job to work on your own creative business, you mustprepare yourself for the journey. Every new adventure requires somethought and preparation. You can't just give everything up withouta game plan.You may have heard about people who found success after takingsuch a huge risk without preparing for it, but they are in theminority. What you haven't heard about are all the people whoweren't successful after taking such a bold risk.If you are going to embark upon a new journey, you must beprepared for it. You must prepare yourself both physically andmentally. You must do your research."You've got to prepare. You've got to prepare mentally, and youhave to prepare your gear because if you're hitting the road forthe first time... you need to know that you've got the right gearand know it's reliable... if you're hitting the road for the firsttime, you have to have done a little bit of research, so that whenyou do arrive at the initial destination, you're not just like arabbit staring into headlights... I say the more research you do,the more fun you'll have."While Will's advice is meant for people who are preparing totravel, it also holds true for any new adventure. Preparation isthe key to success. Without it, you are just like that rabbitlooking into the headlights for an answer. Don't take that riskwithout knowing what you are going to do.View more shownotes from episode 49 with Will Hatton

Hear about Trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal as the Amateur Traveler talks to the Su Family from sufamilyadventures.com about tackling this well known route.

Hear about Trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal as the Amateur Traveler talks to the Su Family from sufamilyadventures.com about tackling this well known route.

Hear about Trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal as the Amateur Traveler talks to the Su Family from sufamilyadventures.com about tackling this well known route.

After growing up in Southern California, Kristin Addis found herself an investment banker who couldn’t ignore the call to adventure. So in 2012, after a year-long recovery from a debilitating shoulder surgery helped her realize she wasn't satisfied with her career, she quit her job, got rid of her stuff, and chose experiences instead, hitting the road independently to explore without guide books and using just her wits. Today she writes about what she finds at her travel blog, Be My Travel Muse, covering her experiences on the road and helping others to do the same, in her series So You Want to Be a Travel Blogger. I’m excited to learn more about how someone can make the bold decision to quit a lucrative career for a much more challenging, albeit personally rewarding, lifestyle - and what solo-travel has meant for her. She even took on the Annapurna Circuit without a guide and in this episode, you'll hear she did it and how you can to. What We Cover: How shoulder surgery helped Kristin realize her priority was to see the world, not pursue an unfulfilling career. When she realized she was not going back and that she could create a new career from her blog. Even though she travels solo, she explains how she's rarely alone. Explore further: Be My Travel Muse @bemytravelmuse Kristin's post on Burning Man How to Prepare for the Annapurna Circuit The Annapurna Circuit Without a Guide Music Credit: Move Slow by Felxprod ft. Jess Abran (Myriad Remix), Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static Become a Friend of the Show: Please subscribe and review! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. We’d be grateful for a review. Leave one here. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see or a question about an upcoming episode, email me! I’d love to hear from you. Thank you so much for your support! The post 103: Trek the Annapurna Circuit with Kristin Addis appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.

"I'm not going to spend my youth doing something I don't love. It seems really flip-flopped to me that we spend our youth working so that we can go travel when we're older when we might not make it that far in life, or have the ability to carry a bag anymore." - Kristin Addis After growing up in Southern California, Kristin Addis found herself in the role of an investment banker who couldn’t ignore her own inherent curiosity. In 2012, following a year-long recovery from a debilitating shoulder surgery that helped her realize she wasn't satisfied with her financial career, she quit her job, sold her stuff, and chose travel instead. On her own, she hit the road to explore the unknown with neither a plan nor a guide, just her wits. Today, she writes about what she's found at her travel blog, Be My Travel Muse, which covers her experiences in a life of travel and offers guidance and advice for others dreaming or striving to follow her unconventional path. In this session, you'll learn how someone can make the difficult and bold decision to quit a lucrative career for a more challenging lifestyle as well as what successful solo-travel has meant for her. Kristin even took on the Annapurna Circuit without a guide and through our conversation, you'll hear how you can to. What We Cover: How shoulder surgery helped Kristin realize her priority was to see the world, not pursue an unfulfilling career. When she realized she was not going back and that she could create a new career as a travel writer, earning from her blog. Even though she travels solo, she explains how she's rarely alone. Where she's headed and why she might slow down. Explore further: Be My Travel Muse @bemytravelmuse Kristin's post on Burning Man How to Prepare for the Annapurna Circuit The Annapurna Circuit Without a Guide Music credit: Moth’s Wings (Artec Remix), Passion Pit; Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static Become a Friend of the Show: Please subscribe and review! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. We’d be grateful for a review. Leave one here. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see or a question about an upcoming episode, email me! I’d love to hear from you. Thank you so much for your support! The post 102: How Kristin Addis Quit Her Job to Travel Solo – Part 1 appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.

"We must let go of the life we have planned so as to accept the one that is waiting for us." - Joseph Campbell Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud or TuneIn Do you feel you've earned the right to travel? Are you willing to give yourself the permission to go? Can doing so help you make a more informed decision about what you want to do with your life? Ask a guy who tried four different career tracks -- including the military, law, corporate finance, and real estate -- before discovering what he believes is his purpose. Today’s guest is the host of a top-rated business podcast called Entrepreneur On Fire. He’s not normally known for his travels, and to my knowledge, he hasn’t really discussed them before this podcast. But John has a captivating travel background that I wanted to bring to light, which involves an active tour of duty in Iraq, four months spent living with a family in Guatemala, and dropping out of law school to spend another four months exploring India and trekking the Himalayas in Nepal, including the Annapurna Circuit. He just got back from the Philippines because, more recently, his work has created speaking opportunities all over the world. If you listen to his podcast, you're already familiar with John Lee Dumas the Entrepreneur. But on this show, get to know John Lee Dumas, the Traveler. What You'll Learn Why John didn't reenter the workforce after returning from his military service How John's travels have given him the confidence to seek adventure and then giving himself permission to go after it What sort of training did John have to do the Annapurna Circuit How John's experiences in the military prepared him for his travels, and how his travels prepared him for more challenging adventure Mentioned on this Show Entrepreneur On Fire Panajashel, Guatemala ("Eden") The Annapurna Circuit Music Credit: Move Slow by Felxprod ft. Jess Abran (Myriad Remix), Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static Like the show? I’d love a rating and review! Take action and please share the show! All you have to do is click one of the social sharing buttons at the top of this post. Also please leave a rating or review on iTunes! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Thank you so much for your support! See you next time! The post 29: How John Lee Dumas’ Travels Inspired His Success appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.

In Episode 7, Phillip (aka the World Wide Wanderer) talks about growing up with his family on military bases around the world and his post-college travels around the globe. The interview offers insight in to places like Nepal's Annapurna Circuit, Peru's Machu Pichu, Greece's Samaria Gorge, and Egypt's Mount Sinai (the pilgrimage site of St. Catherine Monastery). In the podcast, Phillip talks about his front country and backcountry experiences, some memorable moments on the trail, and the most exotic women in the world. He also offers some tips on logistics including planning and preparation, language skills and requirements, budgets, and recommendations for anyone considering dropping off the grid for a few years. Subject: Global BackpackerInterviewees: Phillip (3W/World Wide Wanderer)Interview Date: October 8, 2011Runtime: 45:58 Download Now: Global Backpacker (WMA format 22.4 Meg);Global Backpacker (MP3 format 44.1 Meg)