ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
You’ve heard it said, “It doesn’t have to be fun to be fun”-- with that in mind join us for an insider’s glimpse into all things trekking, safaris and world adventure. From packing for your Everest Base Camp trek to what it felt like for a cancer patient to attempt to summit Kilimanjaro, or visiting a village in the Sacred Valley of Peru, you will be inspired, informed and ignited to get out there and start adventuring.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 99 days
Average audio length:
50 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
28 episodes
since Nov. 10, 2020
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
Imagine hiking through the misty mountains of Rwanda, not knowing exactly what awaits you—and then suddenly finding yourself standing just feet away from a family of mountain gorillas.
It’s one thing to see wildlife. It’s another to look into the eyes of an animal that is so incredibly powerful, in…
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Episode: Getting Mountain Ready: How to Train for Your Next Big TrekType2Fun Podcast | Presented by Embark Exploration
Greg Amorelli is a U.S. Army veteran turned personal trainer with a passion for the mountains and helping people reach their physical peak — literally. Greg has climbed with Embark…
What happens when the plan falls apart?
In this episode of Type2Fun, host Theresa Stephens sits down with professional adventure guides Milo Gomezand Jordan Cargill to explore one of the most important — and least discussed — aspects of outdoor travel: decision-making when conditions change.
From r…
Jamin Heppell, since the age of 22 has founded three sustainable organisations, and developed an introductory program to social enterprise for teenagers.
Jamin's organisations include Game Changers Australia, Healthy Communities Australia and The Man Cave.
Passionate about community development a…
We sat down with Glen Van Peski, author of Take less. Do more. Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker. We discussed some amazing Type2Fun adventures and of course, his ultralight backpacking skills.
Glen Van Peski is widely recognized by the t…
Join us as we listen to one type two fun story after another from the man, the myth, the legend.... Jay Irwin.
In Jay's own words, "I have a strong belief that Adventure is a key ingredient in transforming lives." We couldn't agree more! Buckle up, this one is a bumpy ride!
In this inspiring episode of Type2Fun, we sit down with the remarkable Meryl Lassen, a true adventurer and mountaineering trekker whose journey through the great outdoors has not only pushed the boundaries of human exploration but has also redefined what it means to overcome challenges. Meryl's sto…
This episode we sat down with Nima, Embark's Site Director in Nepal to discuss the lure of Everest and some amazing stories from the trail.
Learn all about sherpa life and Nima's exciting ancestry
Envision what a typical day is like trekking to Everest Base Camp
What's a tea ho…
Introducing Embark’s Slow Hiker Community, officially called the Pole-Pole club. Pole-Pole is Swahili means “slow slow,” and that’s what these trips will be designed for – Slow Hikers.
We have been running hiking adventures around the world for decades and know, first hand, the power and persevera…
In this final episode on trekking with children, we sit down with Carrie again to go a bit deeper into what trekking with your kids can mean for your family, for their development. We discuss what it is like for them to meet new people, time change, a new currency, and more. There is so much more g…
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Embark Exploration Co., which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
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