#47 - Mike Trueman: Ex-Gurkha Officer Turned Everest Rescuer

from Off Grid · host Jake Billsberry-Hawkins

Mike Trueman is the founder of True Adventure that lead expeditions for school children. He has also been a Gurkha officer, Everest summiteer, army helicopter pilot, chief jungle warfare instructor in Brunei, diplomat during the Yugoslavian war, mountaineer, and author.In this conversation, we talk about:- Why travel is needed to develop young people- Joining the Army aged 16 as a boy soldier- Everest rescue missions of the 1996 storms and Michael Matthews- How to make decisions in a crisis- The true meaning of great leadershipYou can find True Adventure here:Website - https://true-adventure.co.ukThank you

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