Are you fit enough for Everest Base Camp or Kilimanjaro? Spoiler: Probably more than you think. In this episode, Jake breaks down exactly how fit you need to be to take on these iconic treks—and what kind of training really works. Whether you're just getting started or already smashing 10Ks, this episode gives practical, honest guidance on how to physically and mentally prepare for multi-day altitude treks. Jake also compares the nature of EBC and Kili (which one is harder?) and offers a real...
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Are you fit enough for Everest Base Camp or Kilimanjaro? Spoiler: Probably more than you think. In this episode, Jake breaks down exactly how fit you need to be to take on these iconic treks—and what kind of training really works. Whether you're just getting started or already smashing 10Ks, this episode gives practical, honest guidance on how to physically and mentally prepare for multi-day altitude treks. Jake also compares the nature of EBC and Kili (which one is harder?) and offers a real...
What Happens If You Can’t Summit? And Other Hard Truths from the Trail
The Ultimate Adventure Travel Podcast
31 minutes
1 month ago
What Happens If You Can’t Summit? And Other Hard Truths from the Trail
What if you trained for months, travelled halfway across the world, and then couldn’t summit? In this solo episode, expedition leader Jake Field explores what really happens when adventure doesn’t go to plan and why that’s okay. Jake shares real client stories from treks where things didn’t go as expected, offers practical advice on how to prepare mentally for these moments, and breaks down how Ultimate Adventure Travel prioritises safety, self-awareness, and long-term growth over “summit fev...
The Ultimate Adventure Travel Podcast
Are you fit enough for Everest Base Camp or Kilimanjaro? Spoiler: Probably more than you think. In this episode, Jake breaks down exactly how fit you need to be to take on these iconic treks—and what kind of training really works. Whether you're just getting started or already smashing 10Ks, this episode gives practical, honest guidance on how to physically and mentally prepare for multi-day altitude treks. Jake also compares the nature of EBC and Kili (which one is harder?) and offers a real...
