Published in OutDare Adventures on 1 Oct 2012. A stretch of tarmac, a summers breeze, and a longboard – that is all you need for an evening of bliss. You yearn for an adrenaline rush, but you are restrained by a tight leash; the dreaded word that consumes your thoughts and haunts your dreams; money.Continue reading “Longboarding in Ireland”
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Interview with Mountain Guide and Mountaineering Instructor James Thacker:
1.What age were you when you started climbing mountains? I first started walking with my parents when we moved to Derbyshire in my early teens. We spent most weekends exploring the moors of the Peak District and later climbing on the grit-stone edges. My parents despite being active weren’t walkers so we started together really, learning toContinue reading “Interview with Mountain Guide and Mountaineering Instructor James Thacker:”
Interview with American kayaker Ryan Dolan
Claim to fame: National Kayak Team Member from Hawaii. 2011 Pan American Games Bronze Medalist. 1.What is it that first attracted you to kayaking? I was in highschool and had already been doing lots of outrigger canoe paddling in 6 mans and 1 person boats and my older brother Pat was a US NationalContinue reading “Interview with American kayaker Ryan Dolan”
INTERVIEW WITH IRISH PRO SURFER EASKEY BRITTON
1. What countries have you surfed in? Let’s just say I’ve been quite nomadic from an early age, going on surf trips with my parents and little sister to the Canaries and road-trips through Europe. The biggest turning point for me was a trip of a lifetime to Tahiti aged 16. I was pen-pals withContinue reading “INTERVIEW WITH IRISH PRO SURFER EASKEY BRITTON”
Interview with Adventurer Dave Cornthwaite
1.Do you have any regrets on the path your life took? What an opener! I don’t think you can do anything that will result in true regret without being aware of it at the time you made the decision, so if you chose to have regret you chose to live with it. I’m pretty happyContinue reading “Interview with Adventurer Dave Cornthwaite”
The Traditional Life
I currently sit at a crossroads. Sitting as opposed to standing because I have a pretty big decision to make. One which requires a seat. You have all been there. Two options at my feet. To follow the road my parents and countless others took before me; university, job, house, marriage, kids or the latter,Continue reading “The Traditional Life”
The Ultimate Trilogy – Interview with Margaret Bowling
“In 2013 four of the world’s most experienced female adventurers take on the Ultimate Trilogy of modern day exploration and adventure. 2000km of wilderness terrain covered in 10 weeks by human power: skiing, rowing, walking, climbing.” Meet one of the team Margaret Bowling. 1.It is an all female expedition. Was this a conscious decision orContinue reading “The Ultimate Trilogy – Interview with Margaret Bowling”
Interview with Cedric Dumont – Redbull athlete
1.You have done 10,000 skydives and 2,000 BASE jumps , holy shit! Tell me about the first time you did each? First skydive in 92 and first base in 95, long time ago. Both felt really good but even after so many jumps, i still feel this rush and excitement, you have to keep thisContinue reading “Interview with Cedric Dumont – Redbull athlete”
Interview with Adventure Filmmaker – Seb Montaz
Age: 36 Location: Chamonix, France Job Title: Filmmaker, mountain guide Watch before reading on: Trailer: I believe I can Fly (Flight of the Frenchies) 1.How did you start basejumping/tight-roping , snowboarding…all of it? I grew up near the mountains and was snowboarding and skiing from a young age, like most kids I knew. 2.You areContinue reading “Interview with Adventure Filmmaker – Seb Montaz”
Interview with Rachel Joyce – Professional Triathlete
1.By the looks of it, you were made to be a tri-athlete. How did you get into it? I’m not sure if I was made to be a triathlete but I am very pleased that I got into the sport. You could say it was life changing! I’m originally from a swimming background. I swamContinue reading “Interview with Rachel Joyce – Professional Triathlete”
Orla O'Muiri 