Surfing North of the Sun

Back in 2012 Inge Wegge and Jørn Ranum spent nine months of cold, Norwegian winter in the isolated and uninhabited bay of a remote, arctic island by the coast of Northern-Norway, facing nothing but the vast Atlantic Ocean.If you’ve seen the inspirational and beautiful adventure film North of the Sun you’ll really enjoy this interview. If you haven’t seen the film - watch it today. It’ll be the best €4.67 you’ve spent all month.

3 Years By Horse from Mongolia to the Danube.

Meet Tim Cope, a truly inspiring adventurer, award winning adventure filmmaker and author. In this podcast with The Pursuit Zone Tim talks about his inspirational and spectacular 3 year (three YEARS! ) journey by horse from Mongolia to the Danube.

A 1,480km Solo Trek on The Great Himalayan Trail

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World firsts, getting lost for two days in a forest and leeches as travelling companions. Former British soldier Doc Mc Kerr shares the inspiring adventure story of his solo 1,460km trek across The Great Himalayan Trail.

Running the Earths Toughest Footrace - the Marathon des Sables

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Marathon De Sables is known as the toughest footrace on Earth. It’s a brutal six marathons in six days. In the Sahara. With a backpack. Sarah Williams recently completed this gruelling challenge and discusses the experience in this week's podcast with The Pursuit Zone.

How to prepare for an 'impossible' trip - Kayaking The Aleutians with Justine Curgenven

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Justine Curgenven is an expedition sea kayaker and an inspirational adventure filmmaker. Her latest film Kayaking The Aleutians has won numerous awards at adventure film festivals across the globe.In her most recent expedition with teammate Sarah Outen, the two became the first to kayak the Aleutian Island chain from Adak to Homer Alaska. It was 4 months and 1500 miles of kayaking in a remote landscape with strong winds, fast currents, and rugged coastlines.

Podcast with the inspirational Breifne Earley.

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Breifne Earley

Meet Irishman Breifne Early. A truly inspirational figure who has turned his life around in less than five years. 5 years ago Breifne was contemplating suicide. Now he's in (and leading) the worlds longest race. A race of 18,000+ miles. From that dark place he has since changed his life. Dramatically. Like, really dramatically!

Two films that inspired me to quit my job and travel the world.

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Mary shorly after crossing the Cambodia border

In 2012 I started the Why Not? Adventure Film Festival to share adventure sport stories from Ireland and around the globe. In an effort to encourage people to undertake more of their own adventures. No matter how small. Ironically the very person these films inspired was me. And it’s been life changing.

Raffle winner takes on Ben Nevis

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Castlebar attendee Allan McGee was the winner of our Grand Prize raffle at the festival last year. For Christmas, Santa came to him and not to me (I booked a lot of tickets for friends online hoping to increase my chances to win).

Our festival partners Concern Challenge were good enough to offer a 4 day trekking trip to one of our attendees from the West Highland Way to Ben Nevis, the British Isles' highest peak.

Mayo man Allan McGee from Achill turned out to be the right man for the trip. Already an adventure sports enthusiast, he enjoys climbing, ice climbing, paddling, surfing and walking high summits. He was on this Scottish adventure from the 1st - 4th of August this year.

FILM REVIEW: 'THE SUMMIT'

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6 REASONS TO WATCH THE SUMMIT

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Graham and I checked out 'The Summit' when it opened in Irish Cinemas last November. If you haven’t watched it yet, here is 6 reasons why I recommend you watch ‘The Summit’:

Our Adventure Week in Review

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Once again this week we've rounded up the best and most jaw dropping adventure sports stories and articles we have found on the web just for you! From news of the release of the rather awesome Irish production The Summit to wheelchair moto cross, we've included it all!

Surfing North of the Sun

3 Years By Horse from Mongolia to the Danube.

A 1,480km Solo Trek on The Great Himalayan Trail

Running the Earths Toughest Footrace - the Marathon des Sables

How to prepare for an 'impossible' trip - Kayaking The Aleutians with Justine Curgenven

Podcast with the inspirational Breifne Earley.

Two films that inspired me to quit my job and travel the world.

Raffle winner takes on Ben Nevis

FILM REVIEW: 'THE SUMMIT'

6 REASONS TO WATCH THE SUMMIT

Our Adventure Week in Review

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