Risk Xtreme Podcast

<p>RiskXtremePodcast is back! I am delighted to catch-up with Eva who recently summited Mount Everest as part of her quest to climb the prized Seven Summits. She faced her body breaking down in the 'death zone'. Every...

<p>If you haven't heard of the Darien Gap - this is the episode to find out more! Named as one of the most dangerous places on Earth, Daniel took it on and faced xtreme risks from poisonous snakes to armed rebel...

<p>Xcited to talk with Bex and George from the Antarctic Fire Angels. Bex and George are Firefighters by occupation and took on the almighty challenge of an expedition to the South Pole! How does the risk of such an...

<p>From whiteouts in Greenland to close calls whilst canyoning in New Zealand, the Adventure Photographer Charlotte takes her life behind the lens to xtremes. When she asked her family if they think she takes risks she...

<p>Dive into the physiology of freediving with brain surgeon Juani. He is a Peruvian champion freediver and knows the ins and outs xtremely well. Ingrid was told never to dive after a serious lung injury, what did she...

<p>Having summited Aconcagua in South America and Denali in North America Eva is well on her way in her quest to complete the 7 Summits - the highest mountains on each continent. She loves setting herself a challenge...

<p>Tim has been in some of the most xtreme environments you can imagine. He has to manage risk in these environments, especially when base jumping. He has completed over 1200 successful jumps. What goes through the mind...

<p>Sonya started pony riding at a young age and it quickly became an obsession. Now she competes at high level horse riding events. Partnership and communication with herself and her horse are key as she navigates some...

<p>Thousands of people gathered in Ballycastle (Northern Ireland) to watch the Red Bull World Series Cliff Diving event. I was luck enough to interview one of the professional athletes and two of the safety divers...

<p>Jon tells me how he loves to climb 4000metre peaks then ski to the bottom, skiing down is faster but is it riskier?? He also trains clients for a huge variety of outdoor challenges from the Poles to the Himalayas...

<p>Today I talk with Stevie from Ocean Vertical. He has had an awesome career working in the outdoors and running a successful business which now offer trips to Nepal. We discuss his experience being in a total whiteout...

<p>It's time to talk open water swimming! What are the risks? How do you manage to stay safe whilst swimming in an icy loch? Grab the bobble hat...</p>

<p>Today I chat with Hanno, a freediver and big wave surfer. We talk about the risks of being under the water and how important mindset is when you are controlling your breathing. Hanno is based on the Causeway Coast...

<p>Today I chat with Anna from Wild Roots Guiding. Anna is a keen rock and sea cliff climber having previously summited Old Man of Hoy. She runs a guiding company in the Scottish Highlands and was a joy to chat with!</p>