Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small
Welcome to the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, where we go far beyond the beaches, resort hotels, and cruises to explore the really cool places, people, and activities that adventurous travelers crave. If your idea of a great vacation is sitting on a beach at an all-inclusive resort, you’re in the wrong place. However, if you’re like me, and a beach resort vacation sounds like torture, stick around. You’ve found your tribe.
My name is Jason Elkins, and as an adventure travel marketing consultant and tour operator myself, I am on a mission to impact the lives of adventure travelers, the tour operators they hire, and the communities that host them, creating deeply meaningful experiences that make this big world feel just a bit smaller.
Are you ready to discover your next great adventure, whether that looks something like climbing Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa, SCUBA diving in the South Pacific, or hot air ballooning in Turkey? Then you’ll be happy to know that each episode of the Big World Made Small Podcast features a fascinating interview with an adventure travel expert that has agreed to share, with us, their own personal stories, favorite adventure destinations, and even some incredibly helpful tips and tricks they’ve learned while in the field. I trust that by the end of each episode you’ll feel like booking a ticket to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of these amazing places, and getting to know the incredible people that live there.
I’ll be your guide as we explore this amazing planet and its people on the Big World Made Small podcast. I am a former US Army paratrooper, third generation commercial hot air balloon pilot, paramotor pilot, advanced open water SCUBA diver, and ex-Montana fly fishing guide and lodge manager. I have managed boutique adventure tour operation businesses in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, off-shore in Belize, the Adirondacks in New York, and the desert of Arizona. I also spent nearly a decade with Orvis International Travel, leading a talented team of tour operation experts, putting together and hosting amazing fly fishing and adventure travel excursions around the world. I have tapped into my experience and network of travel pros to put together a weekly series of exclusive expert interviews that I am excited to share with you.
For the last couple of years I have lived a fully nomadic lifestyle, feeding my passion for exploration, creating amazing adventures, and meeting some of the most fascinating people along the way. I record every episode while traveling, so in a sense you’ll be joining me on my journey. Let’s discover some great adventures together and make this big world feel just a bit smaller.
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I’ll publish another episode soon. Until then, keep exploring. It’s the best way to make a big world feel just a bit smaller.
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Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small
Adventure Travel with Oliver Browne - True Summit Adventures
Area/Topic
Worldwide, Climbing, Personal Discovery
Oliver Browne
Founder
True Summit Adventures
Professional 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/
Summary
Oliver 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.
Takeaways
- Albania 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.
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