In the latest episode of the 10 Adventures Podcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Rick Ridgeway, renowned adventurer and author of the captivating autobiography "Life Lived Wild." Rick's journey through life is nothing short of remarkable, from his early encounters with the mountains to his groundbreaking expeditions and storied career at Patagonia. With his infectious passion for the outdoors, Rick shares with us the pivotal moments that ignited his love for adventure and exploratio...
Mar 24, 2024•43 min•Ep. 160
Join me in this week's episode of the 10 Adventures podcast as I chat with Claire McCall, author of "Hiking the Hexa." In this podcast we discuss her thrilling journey along France's newest long-distance trail, the HexaTrek. Claire shares candidly about her experiences, from navigating the breathtaking landscapes of the Vosges to the challenging terrains of the Alps and Pyrenees. Together, we delve into the joys and unexpected challenges of through-hiking, highlighting the cultural encounters, h...
Mar 17, 2024•36 min•Ep. 159
Today's episode of the 10 Adventures Podcast features Toby and Meg Twigg, a couple who took family adventures to the next level with a long-distance bike tour. In this chat we explore the challenges of biking with a five-year-old and an eleven-month-old, their inspiration for this journey, and the unexpected delights and occasional chaos of their three-and-a-half-week expedition. Connect with Toby and Meg on Instagram for a visual journey: https://www.instagram.com/twiggsontyres/ About Us 🌍 10 ...
Mar 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 158
Welcome back to the 10 Adventures podcast! This week, I had an incredible chat with Alastair Humphreys, a true adventurer who's cycled around the world, walked across India, and rowed the Atlantic. Named National Geographic Adventure of the Year in 2012, Alastair has also championed microadventures and recently authored the book "Local," where he explores the 20-kilometer map around his home. It was a delight having Alastair on the podcast. We dive into Alastair's evolving motivations over the 2...
Mar 03, 2024•34 min•Ep. 157
Welcome back to the 10 Adventures podcast! Today, we had the pleasure of chatting with Patrick Davies, the author of "Where Skylarks Sing," a captivating book that chronicles his walk across England, from Land's End in Cornwall to John O'Groats in Northern Scotland. Patrick embarked on this incredible journey in 2021, seeking solace and reflection after a challenging period that included caring for his father, who battled Alzheimer's. In our conversation, Patrick shares the impetus behind his de...
Feb 25, 2024•47 min•Ep. 156
Welcome back to the 10 Adventures podcast! In this episode, we chat with John Hayes about his journey cycling the Via de la Plata, a lesser-known route of the Camino de Santiago, spanning from Seville to Santiago. John shares how his passion for long-distance walks, including the E4, led him to become a guidebook author. Discussing the uniqueness of the Via de la Plata, John emphasizes its historical significance as an ancient Roman road predating the Camino. He details the process of crafting h...
Feb 18, 2024•38 min•Ep. 155
Welcome back to the 10 Adventures podcast! In today's episode, I had a fascinating chat with Dennis Lastochkin, a dad who has taken family bike trips to incredible destinations like Italy and Peru. Dennis shares how he gradually introduced his young daughters to bike touring, starting from local rides and gradually progressing to international adventures. What caught my attention was their recent journey through the remote mountains of Peru, circling the majestic 22,000-foot peak, Huascarán. Den...
Feb 11, 2024•36 min•Ep. 154
This week on the 10 Adventures Podcast, we have the pleasure of chatting with the inspiring adventurer, Robert (Bob) Fletcher, about his epic bike tour from Alaska to Argentina. At the age of 80, Bob embarked on this incredible journey, covering 15,000 kilometers and exploring the diverse landscapes of North and South America. As we dive into the conversation, Bob shares his motivations, experiences, and the challenges he faced during this adventure. What's truly remarkable is how he approached ...
Feb 04, 2024•39 min•Ep. 153
Welcome back to the 10 Adventures podcast. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Daniel Troia, a filmmaker with a remarkable story. Daniel embarked on a cross-country bike journey across America, documenting his experiences in the film "We Are All In This Together." What sets this journey apart is that Daniel undertook this adventure with no money, no food, relying solely on the kindness of strangers. It's a unique and inspiring project that delves into human connection amid th...
Jan 28, 2024•28 min•Ep. 152
Dive into the world of family micro adventures with Claire Pinder on the latest episode of the 10 Adventures Podcast! In this episode, Claire shares her journey from a fast-paced tech career to rediscovering purpose through outdoor exploration. We further discuss the transformative power of adventure in building meaningful connections with loved ones. Join the conversation as Claire shares insights from her new book, "Into the Wild: Family Micro Adventures" and explore the joys, benefits, and sp...
Jan 21, 2024•28 min•Ep. 151
Another great podcast this week as we have author Laura Waters on to talk about her over 3,000 km trek on New Zealand's Te Araroa trail. Listen in and learn about what trekking the Te Araroa is like, and also how Laura's life changed after the trek, finding herself and happiness while out on the trails. If you don't feel you're living your authentic life, then this is a podcast for you! You can buy Laura's wonderful book on Amazon , follow her on Instagram , or check out her ongoing writing on h...
Jan 14, 2024•35 min•Ep. 146
In this week's podcast we hear from John Hayes, former management consultant who transformed into a long distance walker to kick off his new life after starting retirement. John walks us through his journey across the E4 trail that stretches across the European continent from the coast of Spain to Budapest in Hungary. Listen in as we discuss what it's like to embark on a 6 month, multi-country hike across Europe and how it's changed John's life. For more information, you can check out John's blo...
Jan 07, 2024•35 min•Ep. 149
This week we're dipping into the archives and listening in as Linda Beilig talks about her journey cycling around the world, and about 'Pedalling the Planet', the book she wrote about her experiences. Be inspired by this incredible journey. To find Linda's book check out Amazon or her website .
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 149
Another great podcast from the vault, we talk with Tom Turcich as he finished up the last leg of his walk around the world. Tom share's the highs and lows of this journey and offers up loads of inspiration to take on mammoth dreams. Check out Tom's writing on his website , or follow along on his Instagram .
Dec 25, 2023•44 min•Ep. 150
This week we talk to Calgary's own Jeromy Farkas about his experience walking the Pacific Crest Trail, a 4,280km walk from the Mexico border to Canada. Hear why Jeromy chose the PCT after a challenging run for Mayor, what he learned on the PCT, and how this walk raised over $125,000 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. You can follow along with Jeromy on https://www.instagram.com/jeromyyyc/ . Find your next active or adventure holiday on 10Adventures, with active tours in 85+ countries...
Dec 18, 2023•40 min•Ep. 148
This week we talk with Paul Cripps, owner of Amazonas Explorer, a local tour operator based in Cusco Peru. Hear how Paul fell in love with Peru, and followed his dream, emigrating to Peru over 20 years ago. Paul shares what he thinks are the must-see activities for tourists to Peru, from e-biking the Sacred Valley , to a more conventional Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour . You can also mountain bike to Lake Titicaca , have a family-friendly multisport tour , raft the Black Canyon of the Apuri...
Dec 11, 2023•34 min•Ep. 147
This week we have Alex Ross back on the podcast. Alex is the Founder of Fresh Adventures, and he shares his insight of the skiing opportunities from Whistler to Banff. During the podcast we cover skiing the Coast Range, the Okanagan, West Kootenays, East Kootenays, Powder Highway, and the Rockies. Learn about the best snow, terrain, towns and how to get around. Looking for a tour, check out: 11-day BC ski tour , 9-day BC ski tour , 6-day BC Ski Tour , Powder Highway Ski trip , 9-day Rocky Mounta...
Dec 04, 2023•48 min•Ep. 142
This week is a great podcast, and we hear from Jack Greenwood and his mom Ally Blofeld about how a bike tour together in France changed her life. Hear how a one-week bike can impact your mental health, and in Ally's case helped her dramatically improve her mental health. You can follow Jack's South American Bikepacking adventure here: https://jackgreenwood.substack.com/ or follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hedgewood/...
Nov 27, 2023•30 min•Ep. 145
This week we talk about all things Costa Rica, and why it's such a compelling destination for outdoor, active and adventure travellers! Guiding us on this chat is Federico Solano from Costa Rica's Horizontes Nature Tours, a boutique Costa Rican tour operator. Check out this incredible tour to see more about what's possible in Costa Rica: https://www.10adventures.com/tour/discovering-costa-rica/
Nov 20, 2023•30 min•Ep. 143
This week we talk everything Chile with Sebastian Höing from Andes Viva, a boutique tour operator in Chile. Sebastian shares some of the classic Chilean trips, such as the Atacama Desert and Torres del Paine in Patagonia. He also shares some of the other epic destinations to explore. Incredible self-drive trips such as the Fjords of Chilean Patagonia , Atacama Desert , Aysen Patagonia , Chilean Lake District , and Patagonia . Other trips include Easter Island , Aymara Cultural Experience Tour , ...
Nov 13, 2023•35 min•Ep. 144
This week we have Belinda Kirk on the podcast. Belinda has dedicated her life to adventure, leading incredible expeditions across some of the most remote parts on earth, founding a non-profit, writing a book on why adventure is so important, and in November hosting a conference called Adventure Mind, all about the importance of adventure to wellbeing and mental health. Oh yes, along the way she became a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the British Exploring Society. We talk about how...
Nov 06, 2023•44 min•Ep. 140
This week we have Donivan Berube on the Podcast, as he talks about one of the most epic bike rides, from Alaska to Argentina. Donivan has finished the US and Canada, and we chatted while he was taking a week off in Los Angeles. Hear about why Donivan chose this ride, as well as what has made it so special. Donivan is an international adventure cyclist, touring musician and travel writer. He’s worked as an English teacher in Huaycán, Peru, a librarian in Big Sur, California, a luthier in Arizona,...
Oct 30, 2023•36 min•Ep. 141
We're back from hiatus and ready to talk about the best places to travel this winter, and Nadine is back to share her suggestions. Learn how to find great snow-based trips, or ways to escape the snow and find warm weather, all over the world!
Oct 23, 2023•45 min•Ep. 139
We're on hiatus exploring the world, so we're dipping into the vaults for some of our favourite episodes from the past. This week we're listening in on Episode 15, where we share the incredible story of Carol VandenEngel and Glenn Green who canoed 8,515km across Canada from Vancouver to Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out how they navigated white water rapids, set up their dispersed campsites, dehydrated food, and portaged the loaded canoe. This journey not only inspired personal growth, but also rais...
Oct 02, 2023•31 min•Ep. 138
We are on hiatus, exploring Asia and the Middle East. So we're reaching into our vaults for some of our most popular episodes. This week we are listening to our 3rd ever episode, where we find out how thru-hiker Charles Dement changed his life, and went from overweight and depressed to hiking the complete Appalachian Trail on this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast. Charles Dement lost over 100lbs, found love, and underwent a transformative experience thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. The Appa...
Sep 25, 2023•45 min•Ep. 137
Autumn is here, and we're thinking of winter, and how to find a warm-weather break. This week we learn why Israel is such a wonderful walking destination, combining great food, history, and wonderful and diverse walking. Here to tell us all about walking in Israel is Erez Speiser , owner of Israel by Foot. Erez talks about walking the Golan Trail , Inn to Inn through the Judean Mountains , the Israel Sea to Sea Trek , the Judean Desert trek and the Negev Desert Hiking tour ....
Sep 18, 2023•40 min•Ep. 136
This week we learn all about biking tours in Vietnam, and learn all about the diversity of the country, and why it is such a great place for a bike tour. Helping us learn is Minh Thai, Founder of Mr Biker Saigon, a dedicated bike tour operator.
Sep 11, 2023•30 min•Ep. 135
This week we are learning all about how the body reacts to altitude so you can have a safer journey when venturing to high elevation. To help guide us we are joined by James Barber, who is the Lead Performance Specialist at The Altitude Centre, London. James has a Masters in Sport Science and several years experience in preparing climbers for the demands of altitude, from treks to Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp, to those heading to the top of the world in quick time! A Kilimanjaro summiteer h...
Sep 04, 2023•28 min•Ep. 127
This week our host Richard is the guest, and is interviewed about his first experience riding an e-bike. Richard and his wife got to test out a Rad Power e-bike this summer, and they both came away impressed! Check out the review of the Rad Power bike here: https://www.10adventures.com/radcity-electric-commuter-bike-gear-review/
Aug 28, 2023•23 min•Ep. 134
Get inspired about the some of the best autumn destinations on the podcast this week! Listen in on this webinar our team recently put on, exploring some of the best adventure destinations!
Aug 21, 2023•44 min•Ep. 133
