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Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small

Adventure Travel with Oliver Browne - True Summit Adventures

18 May 2024

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Area/TopicWorldwide, Climbing, Personal DiscoveryOliver BrowneFounderTrue Summit AdventuresProfessional guide, adventurer and coffee lover. I am the founder of True Summit Adventures and I love travelling - typically to high mountain arenas but I am up for all sorts of adventures - in January I rowed the Atlantic.https://www.truesummitadventures.com/SummaryOliver Browne from True Summit Adventures discusses mountain climbing and adventure travel. He talks about his experiences in Albania and the potential for backcountry and heliskiing. Oliver shares his journey from being a professional polo player to becoming an adventurer and mountaineer. He discusses the lessons he learned from rowing across the Atlantic and the importance of preparation and coaching. Oliver recommends climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as a great adventure for people of various ages and abilities. In this conversation, Oliver discusses the importance of giving yourself ample time to prepare for mountaineering expeditions. He emphasizes the need for consistency and patience in training, as well as the importance of finding the right people to climb with. He advises against trying to talk someone into going on an expedition if they are not already driven to do it. He also provides insights into finding reputable operators and the ethical considerations in adventure tourism.TakeawaysAlbania is becoming known for backcountry and heliskiing due to its pristine mountains and lack of infrastructure.Adventures like rowing across the Atlantic provide opportunities to learn about oneself and develop confidence.Preparation and coaching are key to success in adventure sports.Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a highly recommended adventure for people of various ages and abilities. Give yourself enough time to prepare for mountaineering expeditions, but not too much time that you lose interest or get distracted.Consistency and patience are key ingredients in training for mountaineering.It's important to find the right people to climb with, especially if it's a family member or close relationship.Don't try to talk someone into going on an expedition if they are not already driven to do it.When choosing an operator, try to speak directly with the expedition guide or outfitter to ensure they adhere to ethical and sustainable practices in adventure tourism. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

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