Adventure Travel beckons the daring, thrill-seeking, explorers of the world. Tune in weekly as our hosts discuss and interview like minded outdoor enthusiasts on the 10Adventures Podcast. Join the ever-growing community of intrepid adventure travellers and get inspired as you learn more about hiking, mountaineering, backpacking, trekking, cycling, thru-hiking, skiing and more. On each episode you will hear directly from passionate adventure travellers, guides, authors, globetrotters, tour operators and outdoor enthusiasts about their most epic experiences. Immerse yourself in the world of adventure travel and begin planning your next expedition thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, trekking the Himalayas or cycling the Italian Dolomites. Join as 10Adventures founder Richard, and co-hosts Dave and Karin recap stories of outdoor excursions and adventure travel on the 10Adventures Podcast. Follow us on instagram @10Adventures for more insight into the world of adventure travel.
Episodes
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
We invite you to get inspired as we chat with Annabel Streets, author of 52 Ways to Walk. After an unexpected accident, Annabel transformed her lifestyle, incorporating walking into her daily routine in any way possible—from a walking desk to walking book club meetings and beyond. In doing so, she developed a fascination with walking and the science behind the action– inspiring her newest novel.
Spiritually, mentally, and physically transformative, walking is an innate behaviour that has lost its luster—but Annabel hopes to inspire this fulfilling practice in others. Today we learn about how walking engenders the production of endocannabinoids and serotonin which have a profound impact on our moods, in addition to the physical and spiritual benefits. Tune into this thought-provoking episode and get all the best tips and tricks to improve your walking practice.
Check out Annabel’s website and find her Twitter and Instagram @annabelabbs.
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
On today’s episode we are joined by Debbie Olson, accomplished editor, columnist, and co-author of 125 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta and the newly released second edition—200 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta. In a province abundant with soaring crests, glaciers, blue lakes, and wildlife, Debbie and co-author Leigh McAdam have highlighted the greatest natural wonders in Alberta for us to enjoy.
Tune in as Debbie details the research that went into writing this insightful book, including countless flat tires and tireless climbs. From Lake Louise to Castle Provincial Park and Larch Valley, Alberta’s topographic variety and amazing natural sanctuaries offer boundless adventure pursuits, and Debbie shares with us her favorite destinations. This enlightening episode will leave you longing for the Rockies!
Check out Wander Woman Travel Magazine and don’t forget to grab a copy of 200 Nature Hot Spots in Alberta: The Best Parks, Conservation Areas, and Wild Places.
Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
Today we welcome back Ally Watson to the podcast as she shares her experience thru-hiking the Arizona National Scenic Trail. The Arizona Trail is an ever-evolving route that travels over 800-miles across Arizona, linking together deserts, canyons, mountains, and forests. Divided into 43 sections, this demanding trek explores the rugged and remote wilderness, taking hikers through 6 National Parks and Forests.
Tune in as Ally highlights her time on this amazing trail, disclosing her budget, gear, and how she raised funds for a humanitarian organization along the way. Get inspired as Ally narrates the highs and lows of her remarkable journey and find out how you too can incorporate fundraising efforts into your epic adventures.
We encourage you to check out these incredible organizations Ally has raised funds for as she trekked: No More Deaths and Women of Courage.
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @10Adventures!
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
On today’s episode, we discuss the power of walking with Torbjørn Ekelund, author of In Praise of Paths: Walking through Time and Nature. After an unexpected epilepsy diagnosis affected his ability to drive, Torbjørn began walking—everywhere. For the past 6 years, our guest has rediscovered the wonderment of walking and the benefits of travelling by foot.
In addition to the obvious mental and physical benefits, Torbjørn details how walking permits a more immersive and intentional practice, engendering reconnection, reflection, and meditation. This inspiring podcast romanticizes going by foot, and by the end of the episode, you’ll be reaching for your walking shoes.
Check out Torbjørn’s website and don’t forget to grab a copy of his book!
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
On today’s episode, our host Richard returns to have a conversation about the reality and demand of solo adventure travel. Joined by Chris, founder of Adventure Solos– an adventure company specializing in solo travel, we are indulged in an insightful discussion about what solo trips involve, including the surprising social dynamic.
With post-pandemic travel on a rise, Chris details the benefits of solo travel, and how it facilitates connections with like-minded explorers. Our guest also shares with us fun anecdotes and simplistic directions from his incredible motorcycling adventure down the Coast of West Africa! Chock full of information and inspiration, this episode will motivate you to live more adventurously.
Find your next adventure with Adventure Solos and don’t forget to follow them on Instagram @adventuresolos!
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Home to 63 National Parks and over 420 National Park Sites, the United States protects over 84 million acres of wilderness that exemplify the country’s beauty and diversity. On today’s episode of the podcast, we welcome Becky Lomax, an established photographer and award-winning writer who possesses extensive knowledge of the US National Park system.
Beckoning the exploration of international adventurers, the US National Parks showcase some of the finest landscapes in the world. Tune in as Becky divulges all the best tips and tricks when it comes to escaping the oh-so-common crowds, securing a park reservation through the National Park Service, or a camping permit. Sharing with us some of her favourite National Parks in the country, this episode will likely leave you restless and eager to explore the great outdoors.
Keep up with Becky’s adventures on Instagram or Twitter!
Learn more about the US National Parks and grab a copy of her award-winning book, “Moon USA National Parks” from her website.
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
On today’s episode of the podcast, we welcome back adventurer Thomas Bouïssaguet to discuss the details of France’s newest long-distance thru-hike: the HexaTrek. Linking together pre-established trails, the HexaTrek is a 3,034 km route that connects 14 of the most beautiful national parks, crossing France from the Vosges to the Pyrenees.
Tune in to learn more about this adventure, the upcoming pioneer trek, and how Thomas plans to tackle this epic expedition over the next few months. Boasting the opportunity to indulge in bread, cheese, and cured meats in charming villages along the way, the Hextrek also explores a variety of landscapes, including the French Alps, the coast, and the rugged and remote wilderness. Yielding an unrivaled experience, we cannot wait to venture this trek ourselves.
Check out the HexaTrek website and Instagram for additional information regarding this epic thru-hike.
Follow Thomas’s adventure in real-time on his Instagram, through his podcast “In a Tent with a Frenchman”, or on Youtube.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
On today’s episode, we are joined by a human-powered adventure family, Yukon4Explore. A family of four from Canada’s North, Ed, Jocelyn, and their sons Heron and Sitka have embarked on several amazing bike tours over the years, and today they share with us their epic experiences.
Tune in and learn all about the wonders of family adventure travel and how this intrepid group plans their tours together. Currently cycling through Europe, both the kids have had a large part in organizing the itinerary, especially in planning the daily dessert challenges! Proving that life after kids can still be adventurous, this episode with the Yukon4Explore family is an inspiring one.
Learn more about Yukon4Explore and their adventure travels in their wonderful e-book, Bike Touring with Kids: the Oceania Odyssey.
Don’t forget to check out the Yukon4Explore blog which updates their current adventures, and the @yukon4explore Instagram for some mouth-watering dessert content.
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
On today’s episode, we’re excited to introduce the newest thru-hike on the scene– the Transcaucasian Trail. Joined by Meagan Neal, co-executive director of the Transcaucasian Trail Association, we discover the epic trek that stretches 1,800km through the Caucasus, which includes Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Unrivaled in its scenery, this route explores some of the most biologically, culturally, linguistically, and geographically diverse regions of the world, and we can’t wait to hike it!
Over the past six years, the Transcaucasian Trail has been stitched together by a passionate community, though there remains work to do. Sign up for a group hike and experience a section of this authentic thru-hike, or join the effort and volunteer to help with the massive project of building the trail! Want to be one of the first to trek this awesome route? Intrepid adventurers are being called upon to register to be a part of the first cohort of hikers to hike this awesome trail through the Caucasus!
Don’t forget to check out their Instagram @transcaucasiantrail for more information!
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
On today’s episode, we are joined by Andy Dragt, founder of one of the fastest-growing outdoor clubs in North America– Slow and Steady. As an alternative to competitive clubs that often overlook beginners or slow-goers, Andy founded a welcoming, accessible club geared towards adventurers of all skill levels. Based in Calgary AB, the club has organized thousands of trips in Western Canada, from technical scrambles to easy urban walks and everything in between.
Intrigued by the idea of joining an outdoor club? Tune in to today’s episode and get inspired to join an adventure community. Outdoor clubs are great– enabling novice and expert hikers alike to confidently explore the outdoors while forging lifelong connections along the way– what more could you ask for?
Head over to the Hike Canada Facebook group or the Slow and Steady Facebook group to learn more about outdoor clubs and find one near you!
Interested in joining Slow and Steady? Visit their meet-up page for more information and check out the Slow and Steady Adventures membership.