The Ultimate Adventure Travel Podcast
The Ultimate Adventure Travel Podcast
Podcast Description
The Ultimate Adventure Travel Podcast is the show for people who want more from their travels than just ticking off the sights. Hosted by expedition leader and Ultimate Adventure Travel founder Jake Field, this weekly podcast is your guide to unforgettable group adventures — from Kilimanjaro and the Inca Trail to Everest Base Camp and beyond.Whether you’re preparing for your first big trip or looking to push your limits on your next one, you’ll find expert advice, real stories, and practical tips to help you get adventure-ready — physically, mentally, and logistically.Expect inspiring guests, honest insights, and plenty of motivation to get outside your comfort zone — and into the wild — with a group of like-minded people by your side.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of content themes centered around adventure travel, personal growth, and the intricacies of preparation for challenging treks. Specific topics include altitude training, physical and mental resilience, and survival strategies in extreme environments, with episodes highlighting real-world examples such as climbing Kilimanjaro and participating in the Varanger Arctic Kite Enduro Challenge.
The Ultimate Adventure Travel Podcast is the show for people who want more from their travels than just ticking off the sights. Hosted by expedition leader and Ultimate Adventure Travel founder Jake Field, this weekly podcast is your guide to unforgettable group adventures — from Kilimanjaro and the Inca Trail to Everest Base Camp and beyond.
Whether you’re preparing for your first big trip or looking to push your limits on your next one, you’ll find expert advice, real stories, and practical tips to help you get adventure-ready — physically, mentally, and logistically.
Expect inspiring guests, honest insights, and plenty of motivation to get outside your comfort zone — and into the wild — with a group of like-minded people by your side.
In this episode of the Ultimate Adventure Travel Podcast, Jake Field breaks down the biggest myths holding people back from booking their dream trip — starting with the idea that you need to be “super fit” to go on an expedition.
From Kilimanjaro to Everest Base Camp, Jake shares first-hand experience leading countless trips with people of all fitness levels. He explains why it’s about preparation, not perfection, and why mindset matters more than muscle. You’ll also hear about other common myths, including whether adventure travel is only for young people, solo travellers, or elite athletes — and why all of that simply isn’t true.
This is the episode to listen to if you’re sitting on the fence and need a nudge to finally say yes to that once-in-a-lifetime trip.
You’ll learn:
- Why being “athletic” isn’t a requirement for adventure travel
- What kind of training really makes a difference
- How people of all ages and backgrounds succeed on challenging trips
- Why recovery and mindset often matter more than raw fitness
- The truth about solo travel, cost, group dynamics — and what really makes a trip life-changing
Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction: Tackling the biggest myths
01:28 — Do you need to be athletic?
03:51 — What “fit” really looks like on an expedition
08:40 — Why cardio isn’t everything
11:33 — Can you just “wing it”?
12:56 — Myth: It’s only for young people
15:24 — Worrying about being the slowest
18:14 — Do you need a big tour company?
20:38 — “You’ll be miserable the whole time” — debunked
22:04 — It’s only for experts
23:29 — Is it really too expensive?
27:17 — Will I feel out of place as a solo traveller?
28:44 — It’s unsafe to go alone — true or false?
29:42 — It’s all about the summit… or is it?
30:06 — Why these myths are holding people back
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