On a remote peninsula in northern Greece lies one of the most mysterious places in Europe — Mount Athos, a self-governed monastic state where time, tradition, and devotion rule above all else. But there’s one thing that sets this mountain apart from every other pilgrimage site on Earth: for over a thousand years, women have been completely forbidden from entering. In this episode, we dive into the history, the legends, and the living traditions of the Holy Mountain. From its Byzantine roots t...
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On a remote peninsula in northern Greece lies one of the most mysterious places in Europe — Mount Athos, a self-governed monastic state where time, tradition, and devotion rule above all else. But there’s one thing that sets this mountain apart from every other pilgrimage site on Earth: for over a thousand years, women have been completely forbidden from entering. In this episode, we dive into the history, the legends, and the living traditions of the Holy Mountain. From its Byzantine roots t...
035: Military to Mountain Adventures: John O’Brien of Little Big Adventures
Strap Yer Boots
1 hour 8 minutes
2 months ago
035: Military to Mountain Adventures: John O’Brien of Little Big Adventures
In this episode of Strap Yer Boots, we sit down with John O’Brien— Irish military leader turned outdoor adventurer. With over 26 years of service, John’s career took him from managing complex investigations to leading multinational teams in challenging environments. In 2019, he founded Little Big Adventures Ireland, where he now shares his passion for the outdoors as a qualified Mountain Leader. We chat about the lessons the mountains can teach us, how military precision translates to t...
Strap Yer Boots
On a remote peninsula in northern Greece lies one of the most mysterious places in Europe — Mount Athos, a self-governed monastic state where time, tradition, and devotion rule above all else. But there’s one thing that sets this mountain apart from every other pilgrimage site on Earth: for over a thousand years, women have been completely forbidden from entering. In this episode, we dive into the history, the legends, and the living traditions of the Holy Mountain. From its Byzantine roots t...
