<img class="wp-image-1629" src= "https://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TPZ-188e-Holly-Budge.jpg" alt="" />   <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg"> <div class="libsyn-shortcode"> </div> </div>   She is one of the UKs most accomplished female adventurers whose achievements include summitting both Ama Dablam and Mount Everest, racing 1000 km across Mongolia on horseback, and completing the 243 km <a href="https://www.coasttocoast.co.nz/">Kathmandu Coast to Coast</a> race on New Zealand’s South Island. She is also the founder of <a href="https://www.howmanyelephants.co/">How Many Elephants</a>.  An organization which raises the awareness of the plight of elephants in Africa and raises funds for anti-poaching projects.  You can learn more at her website <a href="http://www.hollybudge.com">hollybudge.com</a>. Holly Budge, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.

   She is one of the UKs most accomplished female adventurers whose achievements include summitting both Ama Dablam and Mount Everest, racing 1000 km across Mongolia on horseback, and completing the 243 km Kathmandu Coast to Coast race on New Zealand’s South Island. She is also the founder of How Many Elephants.  An organization which raises the awareness of the plight of elephants in Africa and raises funds for anti-poaching projects.  You can learn more at her website hollybudge.com. Holly Budge, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. 

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TPZ188: Adventure Racing with Holly Budge

<img class="wp-image-1608" src= "https://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/TPZ-187e-Nikki-Ray.jpg" alt="" />   <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg"> <div class="libsyn-shortcode"> </div> </div>   Starting in Spain, she cycled 10,000 km across 13 countries to reach Ghana on a bike she built from recycled components.  It was an adventure she called Ready Steady Slow in an effort to remind herself not to rush and to patiently take in everything going on around her.  But going slow can be a difficult challenge when the setbacks begin to mount like colliding with a taxi in Senegal and injuring a knee to cycling through the desert in extreme heat to not having the correct tools to fix a disintegrating wheel.  You can learn more about her journey at her website <a href= "http://www.readysteadyslow.wordpress.com">readysteadyslow.wordpress.com</a>.  Nikki Ray, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.

   Starting in Spain, she cycled 10,000 km across 13 countries to reach Ghana on a bike she built from recycled components.  It was an adventure she called Ready Steady Slow in an effort to remind herself not to rush and to patiently take in everything going on around her.  But going slow can be a difficult challenge when the setbacks begin to mount like colliding with a taxi in Senegal and injuring a knee to cycling through the desert in extreme heat to not having the correct tools to fix a disintegrating wheel.  You can learn more about her journey at her website readysteadyslow.wordpress.com.  Nikki Ray, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. 

TPZ187: Cycling West Africa with Nikki Ray

<img class="wp-image-1600" src= "https://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TPZ-186e-Anna-Blackwell.jpg" alt="" />   <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg"> <div class="libsyn-shortcode"> </div> </div>   She’s trekked across the wilderness of Arctic Sweden, walked 1,600 km along ancient pilgrimage routes in France and Spain, summitted Mt. Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, <a href= "https://kayakingthecontinent.com/">paddled a tandem kayak 4,000 km from London to the Black Sea coast in Romania</a>, and most recently completed an adventure she calls The Green Ribbon, a 1,000 km solo trek along the length of the mountains between Norway and Sweden.  You can learn more at her website <a href= "http://www.annablackwell.co.uk">annablackwell.co.uk</a>.  Anna Blackwell, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.

   She’s trekked across the wilderness of Arctic Sweden, walked 1,600 km along ancient pilgrimage routes in France and Spain, summitted Mt. Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, paddled a tandem kayak 4,000 km from London to the Black Sea coast in Romania, and most recently completed an adventure she calls The Green Ribbon, a 1,000 km solo trek along the length of the mountains between Norway and Sweden.  You can learn more at her website annablackwell.co.uk.  Anna Blackwell, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. 

TPZ186: Trekking in Sweden with Anna Blackwell

<img class="wp-image-1594" src= "https://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TPZ-185-Scott-Sharick-1024x683.jpg" alt="" />   <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg">  </div>   He lived in western New York and Hawaii before moving to Cambodia in 2015 where he explored the country by motorbike.  During his time in Cambodia he suffered a stroke and luckily fully recovered from it.  But the experience made him think he needed to go on a long adventure.    His first big cycle tour was in 1990 across the United States.  Now, he’s on an even longer cycle trip he calls Strokes to Spokes.  Starting in Cambodia his travels have taken him through SE Asia, India, Nepal, and currently Australia.  And as a photographer his camera keeps pulling him in directions he wouldn’t otherwise have gone.  You can learn more at his website <a href= "http://www.adventuresofaregularguy.com">adventuresofaregularguy.com</a>.  Scott Sharick, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. <a href= "https://www.blurb.com/b/9266681-the-people-of-southeast-asia">Scott's book on Blurb</a>

   He lived in western New York and Hawaii before moving to Cambodia in 2015 where he explored the country by motorbike.  During his time in Cambodia he suffered a stroke and luckily fully recovered from it.  But the experience made him think he needed to go on a long adventure.    His first big cycle tour was in 1990 across the United States.  Now, he’s on an even longer cycle trip he calls Strokes to Spokes.  Starting in Cambodia his travels have taken him through SE Asia, India, Nepal, and currently Australia.  And as a photographer his camera keeps pulling him in directions he wouldn’t otherwise have gone.  You can learn more at his website adventuresofaregularguy.com.  Scott Sharick, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. Scott's book on Blurb 

TPZ185: Cycle Touring with Scott Sharick

She had an ordinary life as a geography teacher before setting out to live a life of adventure.  She is passionate about traveling and human powered exploration and spent 13 months cycling the length of Australia and New Zealand and then from Indonesia to Nepal.  The journey opened her eyes to the kindness of strangers, but also to the harmful effects humans have on the environment.  She also spent a month paddling the rivers of rural Bangladesh and recently returned home from walking the length of Iceland.  You can learn more at her website <a href= "http://www.alicebowers.com">alicebowers.com</a>.  Alice Bowers, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. <img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/44234/TPZ_184e_Alice_Bowers.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="606" />

She had an ordinary life as a geography teacher before setting out to live a life of adventure.  She is passionate about traveling and human powered exploration and spent 13 months cycling the length of Australia and New Zealand and then from Indonesia to Nepal.  The journey opened her eyes to the kindness of strangers, but also to the harmful effects humans have on the environment.  She also spent a month paddling the rivers of rural Bangladesh and recently returned home from walking the length of Iceland.  You can learn more at her website alicebowers.com.  Alice Bowers, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. 

TPZ184: Cycling, Packrafting, & Hiking with Alice Bowers

<div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg">  </div>   <img class="wp-image-1571" src= "https://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/TPZ-183-Jacob-Adoram.jpg" alt="" />   He is an Eagle Scout, a former military aviator, and an avid traveler who has explored over 35 countries. He rode a recumbent bicycle across the US using the Race Across America route and in July 2018 began rowing from Neah Bay, Washington to Australia, making landfall 11 months later at Trinity Beach, Queensland – a journey of over 7,000 statute miles in a custom-made rowboat and the longest solo, non-stop row from North America in the history of modern ocean rowing.  He is also raising funds for <a href= "https://watermission.org/">Water Mission</a> - a non-profit that builds and implements safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions for people in developing countries and disaster areas.  You can learn more about him at his website <a href= "http://www.jacobadoram.com">jacobadoram.com</a>.  Jacob Adoram, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.

   He is an Eagle Scout, a former military aviator, and an avid traveler who has explored over 35 countries. He rode a recumbent bicycle across the US using the Race Across America route and in July 2018 began rowing from Neah Bay, Washington to Australia, making landfall 11 months later at Trinity Beach, Queensland – a journey of over 7,000 statute miles in a custom-made rowboat and the longest solo, non-stop row from North America in the history of modern ocean rowing.  He is also raising funds for Water Mission - a non-profit that builds and implements safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions for people in developing countries and disaster areas.  You can learn more about him at his website jacobadoram.com.  Jacob Adoram, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. 

TPZ183: Rowing the Pacific Ocean with Jacob Adoram

<img class="wp-image-1562" src= "https://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TPZ-182-Justin-Barbour.jpg" alt="Justin Barbour" />   With his dog Saku, he explores the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.  In 2017 they crossed Newfoundland - 700 km by foot, snowshoe, and packraft.  In 2018 with the support from the <a href="http://www.rcgs.org/">Royal Canadian Geographical Society</a> and <a href= "https://www.mec.ca/en/">Mountain Equipment Coop</a>, they began a crossing over the Labrador Peninsula on foot and by canoe.  It was a 1,700 km dream project and a way to share some of these last undeveloped wilderness areas.  In the end, their goal of reaching the shores of Hudson Bay fell short by 700 km as high winds pinned them down for 28 days.  You can learn more about these journeys at <a href= "https://newfoundlandexplorer.com/">newfoundlandexplorer.com</a>.  Justin Barbour, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.   <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5B2uAeVKGu0-68fsFPG5VQ">Justin Barbour's YouTube Channel</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nlexplorer88/">Justin Barbour's Instagram</a>   <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg">  </div>

 With his dog Saku, he explores the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.  In 2017 they crossed Newfoundland - 700 km by foot, snowshoe, and packraft.  In 2018 with the support from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Mountain Equipment Coop, they began a crossing over the Labrador Peninsula on foot and by canoe.  It was a 1,700 km dream project and a way to share some of these last undeveloped wilderness areas.  In the end, their goal of reaching the shores of Hudson Bay fell short by 700 km as high winds pinned them down for 28 days.  You can learn more about these journeys at newfoundlandexplorer.com.  Justin Barbour, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. Justin Barbour's YouTube Channel Justin Barbour's Instagram   

TPZ182: Exploring Newfoundland and Labrador with Justin Barbour

<img class="wp-image-1559" src= "https://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TPZ-181e-Adam-Hugill.jpg" alt="Adam Hugill cycling the world" />   The cycling books he read fueled his passion for travel and adventure.  The mountains of South America, the deserts of Africa, the freezing tundra of Siberia became the backdrop of his daydreams.  In 2018, after 12 years in the British Army, he left that life behind to begin cycling to these far way places.  Since then, his desire to tell his story through video has grown and he’s steadily improving his filmmaking craft as he cycles his way around the world.  You can learn more at his website <a href="http://www.adamhugill.com">adamhugill.com</a> and at his YouTube channel <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDthdGzJx-TnklLDl3mAu1A">Adam Hugill – Cycling the World</a>.  Adam Hugill, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.  <a href="https://www.scottsharickphotography.com/index">Scott Sharek Photography</a> <a href="http://www.adventuresofaregularguy.com/">Adventures of a Regular Guy</a> <a href="http://mrpumpy.net/">mrpumpy.net</a>  <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg">  </div>

 The cycling books he read fueled his passion for travel and adventure.  The mountains of South America, the deserts of Africa, the freezing tundra of Siberia became the backdrop of his daydreams.  In 2018, after 12 years in the British Army, he left that life behind to begin cycling to these far way places.  Since then, his desire to tell his story through video has grown and he’s steadily improving his filmmaking craft as he cycles his way around the world.  You can learn more at his website adamhugill.com and at his YouTube channel Adam Hugill – Cycling the World.  Adam Hugill, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. Scott Sharek Photography Adventures of a Regular Guy mrpumpy.net   

TPZ181: Cycling in Asia and Creating YouTube Videos with Adam Hugill

<img class="wp-image-1551" src= "https://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TPZ-180-Chris-and-Sophie-1024x1024.jpg" alt="Cycling Alaska to Argentina" />   In the summer of 2018, Chris Haag and Sophie George began cycling south from Homer Alaska toward their goal of reaching Ushuaia Argentina.  With North America behind them they are currently in Colombia.  You can follow the adventure at their website <a href= "http://www.theplacesipee.com">theplacesipee.com</a>.  Chris and Sophie, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.   <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg">  </div>

 In the summer of 2018, Chris Haag and Sophie George began cycling south from Homer Alaska toward their goal of reaching Ushuaia Argentina.  With North America behind them they are currently in Colombia.  You can follow the adventure at their website theplacesipee.com.  Chris and Sophie, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.   

TPZ180: Cycling Alaska to Argentina with Chris Haag & Sophie George

<img class="wp-image-1544" src= "https://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/TPZ-179-Ian-and-Jamie-1024x682.jpg" alt="" />Ian and Jamie. Photo credit to Will Saunders   After the Indian Removal Act was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson in 1830, the US government began a series of relocations of Native Americans from their ancestral lands in the southeast to areas west of the Mississippi River. The 5 civilized tribes consisting of Cherokee, Creek, Seminole, Chickasaw and Choctaw were all part of the forced removals.  In 1838 the Cherokee people were removed, via a series of land and water routes, from their ancestral homelands in the Great Smoky Mountains to Tahlequah Oklahoma. It’s estimated that of the 16,000 removed, between 4-8000 Cherokee died from hunger, exposure and disease.  This journey was known amongst the Cherokee as the “The Trail Where They Cried”, today known as the “The Trail of Tears”. Beginning in mid-March 2019, Photographer Ian Finch and Jamie Barnes retraced the original trail from The Smokey Mountains into Tahlequah Oklahoma. Over 81 days they descended flooded rivers, canoeing close to 1000 miles, then continuing on foot for 400 miles. You can learn more about their journey at Ian’s website <a href= "http://www.ianefinch.com">www.ianefinch.com</a>, and at <a href= "http://www.sidetracked.com">www.sidetracked.com</a> where you can learn more about their upcoming feature article in Sidetracked Magazine’s October issue. Ian Finch and Jamie Barnes, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.   Ian previously appeared in <a href= "http://www.thepursuitzone.com/tpz129/">Episode 129</a>.   <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg">  </div>

 Ian and Jamie. Photo credit to Will Saunders After the Indian Removal Act was signed into law by President Andrew Jackson in 1830, the US government began a series of relocations of Native Americans from their ancestral lands in the southeast to areas west of the Mississippi River. The 5 civilized tribes consisting of Cherokee, Creek, Seminole, Chickasaw and Choctaw were all part of the forced removals.  In 1838 the Cherokee people were removed, via a series of land and water routes, from their ancestral homelands in the Great Smoky Mountains to Tahlequah Oklahoma. It’s estimated that of the 16,000 removed, between 4-8000 Cherokee died from hunger, exposure and disease.  This journey was known amongst the Cherokee as the “The Trail Where They Cried”, today known as the “The Trail of Tears”. Beginning in mid-March 2019, Photographer Ian Finch and Jamie Barnes retraced the original trail from The Smokey Mountains into Tahlequah Oklahoma. Over 81 days they descended flooded rivers, canoeing close to 1000 miles, then continuing on foot for 400 miles. You can learn more about their journey at Ian’s website www.ianefinch.com, and at www.sidetracked.com where you can learn more about their upcoming feature article in Sidetracked Magazine’s October issue. Ian Finch and Jamie Barnes, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. Ian previously appeared in Episode 129.   

TPZ179: In the Footsteps of the Cherokee with Ian Finch & Jamie Barnes

<img class="wp-image-1536" src= "https://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/TPZ-178-Tim_Linda-1024x640.jpg" alt="adventure cycling" />   For Tim and Linda, it’s been over 400 days on the road so far since cycling away from Europe in the spring of 2018.  Some of the highlights include a month through Turkey, riding through the Pamir mountains in Tajikistan, and cycling for 3 months in China.  You can learn more about their adventure at <a href= "http://pedallingtheplanet.wordpress.com">pedallingtheplanet.wordpress.com</a>.  Tim and Linda, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.   <ul> <li><a href="https://adventurecycle-touringhandbook.com/">The Adventure Cycle Touring handbook</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Why-Dont-Back-Door-Beijing-ebook/dp/B0097G7A24/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=why+don%27t+you+fly+cycling&qid=1563574099&s=books&sr=1-1"> Why Don't You Fly? Backdoor to Beijing by Bicycle</a></li> </ul>   <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg">  </div>

 For Tim and Linda, it’s been over 400 days on the road so far since cycling away from Europe in the spring of 2018.  Some of the highlights include a month through Turkey, riding through the Pamir mountains in Tajikistan, and cycling for 3 months in China.  You can learn more about their adventure at pedallingtheplanet.wordpress.com.  Tim and Linda, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. The Adventure Cycle Touring handbook Why Don't You Fly? Backdoor to Beijing by Bicycle   

TPZ178: Adventure Cycle Touring with Tim & Linda

<img class="wp-image-1533" src= "https://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/TPZ-177e-Tristan-Ridley.jpg" alt="bikepacking" />   After working and hitchhiking around Australia for 2 years, he bought a bike and spent 3 months cycling around New Zealand.  He then cycled back to his home in England starting in Papua New Guinea where he came down with Dengue fever and was chased by men wielding machetes.  After working 16 months in England, the cycling adventure continued through Northern Europe before riding south into the Balkans.  In December 2018 he rode into the Middle East and onward into North Africa.  Currently in Tanzania, he is just over halfway to his goal of cycling 100,000 km through 100 countries on 6 continents.  Part of his adventure is to raise funds for <a href="https://www.build-africa.org/">Build Africa</a>, a UK charity working to fight poverty in Kenya and Uganda by using education to combat inequality.  You can learn more about his adventures at his website <a href= "http://www.tristanridley.com">tristanridley.com</a>.  Tristan Ridley, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.   <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg">  </div>

 After working and hitchhiking around Australia for 2 years, he bought a bike and spent 3 months cycling around New Zealand.  He then cycled back to his home in England starting in Papua New Guinea where he came down with Dengue fever and was chased by men wielding machetes.  After working 16 months in England, the cycling adventure continued through Northern Europe before riding south into the Balkans.  In December 2018 he rode into the Middle East and onward into North Africa.  Currently in Tanzania, he is just over halfway to his goal of cycling 100,000 km through 100 countries on 6 continents.  Part of his adventure is to raise funds for Build Africa, a UK charity working to fight poverty in Kenya and Uganda by using education to combat inequality.  You can learn more about his adventures at his website tristanridley.com.  Tristan Ridley, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.   

TPZ177: RTW Bikepacking Adventure with Tristan Ridley

<img class="wp-image-1528" src= "https://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/TPZ-176e-Alison-Young.jpg" alt="Te Araroa thru-hike" />   In late October 2018 she traveled to New Zealand to begin a 4-month southbound thru-hike of <a href= "https://www.teararoa.org.nz/">Te Araroa</a>, a 3,000 km walking track across the north and south islands.  It’s a challenging hike that took her across various landscapes including beaches, cities, forests, and volcanoes.  You can read more about Te Araroa and her other adventures at her website <a href= "http://www.blissfulhiker.com">blissfulhiker.com</a>.  Alison Young, welcome back to the show.   <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg">  </div>

 In late October 2018 she traveled to New Zealand to begin a 4-month southbound thru-hike of Te Araroa, a 3,000 km walking track across the north and south islands.  It’s a challenging hike that took her across various landscapes including beaches, cities, forests, and volcanoes.  You can read more about Te Araroa and her other adventures at her website blissfulhiker.com.  Alison Young, welcome back to the show.   

TPZ176: Thru-Hiking Te Araroa with Alison Young

<img class="wp-image-1522" src= "http://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TPZ-175e-Fredrika-Ek.jpg" alt="cycling around the world Fredrika Ek" />   She cycled away from her hometown of Sundsvall Sweden in the early spring of 2015 with the goal to cycle around the world and to experience foreign lands and cultures.  She wanted to overcome the personal challenges of riding into the ruthless headwinds, the freezing cold, the tormenting heat and be able to say in the end, “Girl.  You actually did it.”  But this bike ramble was also something bigger – a fundraiser in support of <a href= "https://actionaid.org/">ActionAid</a>, an organization defending the human rights of the world’s most vulnerable girls and woman.  After 33 months, 51,000 km, and 45 countries she accomplished her mission and you can learn more about it at <a href="http://www.thebikeramble.com">thebikeramble.com</a>.  Fredrika Ek, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.   Photos by Martijn Doolaard at <a href= "https://www.espiritu-libre.com/">espiritu-libre.com</a>.   <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg">  </div>

 She cycled away from her hometown of Sundsvall Sweden in the early spring of 2015 with the goal to cycle around the world and to experience foreign lands and cultures.  She wanted to overcome the personal challenges of riding into the ruthless headwinds, the freezing cold, the tormenting heat and be able to say in the end, “Girl.  You actually did it.”  But this bike ramble was also something bigger – a fundraiser in support of ActionAid, an organization defending the human rights of the world’s most vulnerable girls and woman.  After 33 months, 51,000 km, and 45 countries she accomplished her mission and you can learn more about it at thebikeramble.com.  Fredrika Ek, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. Photos by Martijn Doolaard at espiritu-libre.com.   

TPZ175: Cycling Around the World with Fredrika Ek

<img class="wp-image-1515" src= "http://www.thepursuitzone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/TPZ-174-Russ-Hepton.jpg" alt="Everest base camp" />   Trekking to Everest base camp at 5,380 meters is not an easy adventure, but the reward is spending time in the incredible mountain landscapes of the Himalayas.  Russ Hepton began his 2-week trek starting in Kathmandu Nepal.  After an exhilarating 45-minute helicopter flight to Lukla he set out with his guide toward Namche Bazaar at 3,340 meters and spent a day acclimating.  The trek continued toward Dingboche at 4,410 meters and another rest day.  After reaching Everest base camp he attempted a challenging hike toward the top of Kala Patthar which stands at 5,643 meters.  You can learn more at his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thetrailhunter">YouTube channel called The Trail Hunter</a> and his website t<a href= "http://www.thetrailhunter.com">hetrailhunter.com</a>.  Russ Hepton, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.   The guide service Russ used: <a href= "https://www.magicexpeditiontravel.com/">Magic Expedition Trekking and Tours</a>   <div class="wp-block-cgb-block-libsyn-podcasting-gutenberg">  </div>

 Trekking to Everest base camp at 5,380 meters is not an easy adventure, but the reward is spending time in the incredible mountain landscapes of the Himalayas.  Russ Hepton began his 2-week trek starting in Kathmandu Nepal.  After an exhilarating 45-minute helicopter flight to Lukla he set out with his guide toward Namche Bazaar at 3,340 meters and spent a day acclimating.  The trek continued toward Dingboche at 4,410 meters and another rest day.  After reaching Everest base camp he attempted a challenging hike toward the top of Kala Patthar which stands at 5,643 meters.  You can learn more at his YouTube channel called The Trail Hunter and his website thetrailhunter.com.  Russ Hepton, welcome to The Pursuit Zone. The guide service Russ used: Magic Expedition Trekking and Tours   

TPZ174: Trekking to Everest Base Camp with Russ Hepton

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