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EPISODE · May 21, 2025 · 23 MIN

From Base Camp to Summit: Everest Adventure Q&A with Steven Pivnik

from Built to Finish · host Steven Pivnik

What's it really like to record a podcast from Mount Everest Base Camp in Tibet, China? 🏔️ Join Steven Pivnik, host of the Built to Finish Podcast, as he takes you behind the scenes of his mountaineering journey—answering YOUR questions from 17,000 feet up! In this high-altitude episode, Steven reveals: ✔️ His future adventure goals and climbing bucket list ✔️ The latest gear upgrades and how he packs for Everest ✔️ Acclimatization strategies that actually work ✔️ What it's like working with guiding companies ✔️ The physical + mental training needed to take on big mountains ✔️ Hygiene, logistics, cost breakdowns, and personal stories from the climb ✔️ Real talk about fear, motivation, and what drives him to keep going Whether you're planning your own expedition, love extreme adventures, or just want an inside look at the Everest experience—you don't want to miss this! Quote of the Show: "If you envision something clearly and consistently, you actually subconsciously program yourself to take all the necessary actions and make the right decisions to move toward that goal. In my mind, I've been at the top of Everest thousands of times." Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpivnik/ Website: https://www.acresis.com/ Instagram: @stevenpivnik Shoutouts: Alpenglow Expeditions: https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/ Ways to Tune In: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ghmiiaRwVtQ9kqqqvmVQY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-to-finish/id1781753842 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/665cacbf-79ed-4745-8856-1d8465943c65 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/built-to-finish-5907037 YouTube: https://youtu.be/_WRUhJSpmFY

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