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EPISODE · May 22, 2020 · 47 MIN

Episode 52: Adrian Ballinger (Mountaineer) On Taking On The Worlds Most Dangerous Mountains: Everest & K2

from Great Adventures · host Charles Thorp

Adrian Ballinger summited Everest without supplemental oxygen in 2017, and then set his sights on a new challenge, taking on the world's most dangerous mountain, K2 of the Karakoram Range.Check out the trailer for a film on the endeavor "Breathtaking: K2", done in partnership with Eddie Bauer, here.Please support more conversations like this by hitting the subscribe button, checking out our sponsors, and leaving a quick review on Apple Podcasts.[Our usual home Smile To Go has been forced to shut doors during this current pandemic, support their staff during this difficult time by visiting here][Great Adventures is proudly fueled by WhistlePig Whiskey and Hanah One.]Let me know who you want to hear from next. Look out for upcoming episodes with survivalist Mykel Hawke, Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, photographer Chris Burkard, actor Jeremy Irvine, actor Nat Wolff, CEO of Conservation International Dr. M Sanjayan…CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Charles’ Instagram / Charles’ TwitterGreat Adventures Instagram / Great Adventures TwitterAdrian's Instagram / Adrian's TwitterRELEVANT LINKS:Adrian's Company Alpenglow ExpeditionsAdrian's WebsiteAdrian's Page With Eddie Bauer*Our world is going through an unprecedented event with the Coronavirus, but we at "Great Adventures" and our sponsors believe that it is not a time to go quietly into the night, we must continue to dream and explore while staying safe, social distancing and isolating when necessary. There are still adventures to be had, and for some, getting outdoors is the best thing for our mental and physical health right now. The episodes will continue to drop, please send us any feedback, and anyone that you would like to hear from.*Thanks for listening.Charles.

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