The 10Adventures Podcast

EP 101 CATALONIA: Hiking the Spanish Coast on the GR92

We are back from our holiday break and we kick-off 2023 with a wonderful spring walking route. Today we hear about the GR92 from Angelina, one of the creators behind the Walking Nature World youtube channe.

The GR92 is a very pretty walk that follows the Spanish coast through Catalonia.  We also learn a bit about Italy's wonderful Via Francigena.

Want to learn more, check out Walking Nature World on their Website, Youtube, Instagram or Facebook

EP-100: A look back at our first 100 episodes of adventure on the 10Adventures Podcast

Wow, who could believe that 2 years ago this podcast would hit 100 episodes and so many incredible conversations with people living authentic lives focused on the outdoors, adventure, and travel.

Karin is back from Peru and Oregon, and this episode we talk about what we've learnt from our guests, and share what we're looking forward to in 2023.

For those of you that have been listening since the start, thanks for being part of this podcast!

We are taking a nice long break for the holidays, and will be back in mid-January with more great guests!

How to adventure in winter!

This week we have Tim Ricci on the podcast to talk about how to get outdoors in winter. 

Tim is an ACMG mountain guide at Yamnuska Mountain Adventures, and he shares his tips about avalanche training, ski touring, snowshoeing, ice climbing, and winter hiking. He even shares a bit on the arduous process to become a certified alpine mountain guide in Canada, which can take up to 8 years of training and testing!

During the podcast talks about AST 1, AST 2, Intro to Backcountry skiing, Intro to Ice climbing and more great winter trips!

Everything you wanted to know about the Tour du Mont Blanc

Learn everything you want to know about the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) this week as we talk with Aurelie Mansiot from Allibert Trekking, a specialist trekking operator in France.  Aurelie gives us the lowdown on accommodation options, route details, luggage, and other key facts.  She also shares alternatives to the TMB, such as the Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt , the Vanoise Loop, Gran Paradiso, and the Beaufortain Loop.

For links to today's podcast, check out: Tour du Mont Blanc in Hotels, Tour du Mont Blanc in Huts, Haute Route to Zermatt, The Vanoise Loop, Gran Paradiso, and the Beaufortain Loop.

 

Off the Beaten Track Travel in Italy

Want to hear about some of the best parts of Italy that locals love?  This week we hear from the founder of S-Cape Italy, Tullia Caballaro.  Tullia shares five of her favourite 'Off the beaten track' destinations in Italy. 

Rather than the Dolomites consider the Italian Alps destinations of Val Maira and Aosta Valley. 

Tullia shares her love of Puglia and the coastal walking as an alternative to Cinque Terre or the Amalfi Coast.   

Learn about all things pilgrimage, such as the Via Francigena and The Way of St. Francis.

Finally, hear about trekking in Sicily or the stunning island of Sardinia!

Trekking in Iceland - What are the best treks according to an Icelandic Mountain Guide

Thinking about a trip to Iceland next summer? If so, you'll want to listen to Icelandic Mountain Guide Ívar Finnbogason as he talks about what makes Iceland so special. Hear Ívar describe some of the best trekking routes in all of Iceland.

Hear about trails like Laugavegur, which can also be done as a self-guided tour.  Or combined with the Fimmvorduhals Trail for a truly memorable trekking tour.  Also special is the Volcanic Trekking Tour, which has fewer people and more tranquility. Check out all the different tours in Iceland on 10Adventures.

Boating from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean on a €3,000, 17’ boat!

This week we talk with Thomas Veber, who conceived of an incredible way to travel in Europe.  Thomas bought a 17' motor boat for €3,000 and spent 6 weeks boating from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. 

Not only is this a beautiful way to explore Europe, it's also incredibly economical, averaging just €200 a week!

Listen in as Thomas tells us how he did this trip, as well as shares wisdom from his other big trips.  Learn how to fit adventure into your life, whether you are single or have a family!

Check out the video series of this incredible journey on YouTube or his website, with tips to be more adventurous!

Cycling to Japan while Working Full-time

This week we talk to Albert, who is working full-time as a developer while cycle touring from Germany to Japan on weekends. 

Albert is currently in Turkey, and has learned how to make cycle touring with a full-time job work.  Hear his tips to pursue this type of bike tour, and why he thinks this type of bike trip is better than cycling every day, as he gets to explore a new town or village every week, and then be fresh for cycling every weekend.

You can check out Albert's journey on his YouTube channel with the first episode here.

 

The Fountain of Youth: Thru-hiking the 10,000 km E4 Trail at 65

We’ve all heard the saying that age is just a number, but could you imagine thru-hiking over 10,000 kilometers in your sixties?! Listen in to this week’s episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, as host Richard Campbell is joined by Richard Chresta who, alongside his wife, is part-way through the 10,200km European Journey known as the E4.

Spreading their amazing adventure over the course of three summers, Richard and his wife have already trekked through freezing temperatures in Spain and the stifling heat of the French summer, before wrapping up the first leg of their adventure at their home in Switzerland. With two final chapters remaining that will take them through Central Europe, the Balkans, the Greek Islands, and finally to Cyprus, it’s safe to say that this is a life-changing adventure that people of all ages would be envious of!

To learn more about this incredible adventure along the E4 Trail, be sure to check out Richard’s website Hiking E4.

Clips:

1:11 - Overview of the E4

9:09 - Encountering dogs along the trail

13:41 - What places were surprising?

17:31 - How to prepare for the E4

27:33 - Advice for people looking to do a long thru-hike

Peace of Mind While Thru Hiking the PCT and CDT

Long distance hiking routes like the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) or the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) are a once in a lifetime experience for many outdoor enthusiasts, but what about tackling three of these imposing treks within three years? Join this week’s episode of the 10Adventures Podcast as host Richard Campbell chats with Josh Durum about his experience completing the CDT and the PCT twice between 2020-2022.

Josh will be the first to tell you that, while similar in their scope, the Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail are completely different beasts that require a good deal of determination, mental fortitude, and planning to overcome - just don’t plan too much! Plenty of experience thru-hiking across 8,000 miles of North America has left him with some insightful knowledge, perhaps none more important than to simply go with the flow and take the time to experience the journey in your own way; a practice that teaches both patience and self-discovery.

To learn more about thru-hiking adventures or to gain some inspiration for your own long distance treks, be sure to check Josh’s Instagram.

Clips:

2:41 - Thru hiking as an easier/stress-free activity

4:01 - Overview of the PCT

11:42 - Overview of the CDT

17:48 - Evolution of gear/packing

28:30 - Go with the flow