In this premiere episode of the Peak Podcast, host Ben Sanford sits down with Adam Darragh, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, outdoor educator, and Antarctic field trainer with decades of experience in high-risk, high-reward environments. In this deep and wide-ranging conversation, Adam shares stories of a terrifying near-death avalanche in Pakistan to a solo first ascent of Cholatse a 6,400m Himalayan peak, Adam shares raw and gripping stories of survival, mentorship, and the search for meaning through risk. This conversation blends epic adventure with deep reflection on the personal cost—and lasting reward—of a life spent chasing purpose in wild places.