#196 Geoff Wilson: 1800km Across the Desert by Wind & Why Hard Times Make Good People

Geoff Wilson is one of the most experienced adventurers in the world, with a particular affinity for wind powered travel. He's crossed Antarctica (and holds the world record for doing so), the Sahara Desert and the Simpson Desert, to name a few. His latest mission is to cross the Canning Stock Route, an 1,850km route regarded as the most remote 4WD track in the world, using wind power or human power alone. This episode was recorded on the reconnaissance mission to scout out the project, shot in the Tanami Desert just outside Billiluna, WA. Thanks Geoff for having us out there. In this episode, we discuss how a wind powered crossing actually works, why the people who've walked this track by camel say the vegetation makes it impossible, kiting into Billiluna and the kids who'd never seen a kite before, why he changes kites instead of persisting with one that half works, the ice bath course and the young vet who wouldn't put her toe in, suicide in veterinary science, losing his dad and his best mate in the same twelve months, and why he thinks hard times make good people. If you'd like to hear more adventures from Geoff, we sat down for a full length episode last year. #131 Geoff Wilson: A Life of Adventure — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeYou may also enjoy these episodes: #124 Mark Mathews: Recreate the Fear — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube #156 Kitalé Wilson: How a Life of Adventure Taught Me to Slow Down — Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Listen and subscribe:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTube Follow for more:Podcast InstagramKeegan's InstagramTikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.