120: Multi-Passionate Adventures and the Olivine Ice Plateau with Alexander Hillary

Alexander Hillary describes himself as a generalist when it comes to outdoor adventures. He is multi-passionate about mountaineering, hiking, kayaking and more. Alex manages the Himalayan Trust NZ and Hillary Outdoors, carrying on the philanthropic legacy of his grandfather, Sir Edmund Hillary. In this episode, he shares about a spontaneous expedition to the remote Olivine Ice Plateau, located in a wilderness area. Despite the lack of information about their route, they navigated the challenging terrain and had a successful 10-day adventure. Alex shares tips for other's that want to start outdoor adventures and emphasises how lucky we are with our resources in New Zealand. He shares about the Summit Challenge that takes place every year in March and invites you to sign up!Discover the best of New Zealand with myNZ Map & Guide, featuring 100+ incredible locations for your next adventure. UsePODCAST10at checkoutfor 10% off and start planning your dream trip todayGet my NZ Map & GuideBook your 1-on-1 consult and personalised itineraryThank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :)Follow Alex on Instagram:instagram.com/alexhillary/Summit Challenge 2025Read the Blog:www.abigailhannah.nzFollow Abigail on Instagram:instagram.com/abigailhannnah/Follow Abigail on TikTok:tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/Get my NZ Map & Guide