{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65da7abb4393e50016ffe2cd/6a143f70cb11d38a8b53eea1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ever dream of going on the trip of a lifetime? Here’s what you need to know","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65da7abb4393e50016ffe2cd/1779711761212-b7a27404-0b53-4d9c-b13c-4d53fa7caea2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week, I am delighted to share this episode with you which takes you on the journey that I had on both my treks to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and to reach Mount Everest Base Camp - neither of which I could have done without being armed with the right supports, prep-work and people alongside me.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode you will hear audio recordings that I recorded on both journeys. I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in spring 2004 and reached Mount Everest Base Camp just a few weeks ago.</p><p><br></p><p>Before I started on this whole journey, I wished that I could have listened to a podcast with someone with whom I could relate who could tell answer questions that I had such as:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>-What’s the training like?&nbsp;</p><p>-What kind of gear do I need?&nbsp;</p><p>-What are the people like who take these trips?&nbsp;</p><p>-How fit do you need to be?&nbsp;</p><p>-What is altitude sickness like (and how do you avoid it?!).</p><p><br></p><p>Sit back, relax and enjoy as I take you on two of the most incredible journeys!</p><p><br></p><p>If you're new to the series, why not take the time to go back and catch up on the wonderful interviews that you may have missed!</p><p><br></p><p>Visit<a href=\"http://www.dermotwhelan.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.dermotwhelan.com</a> for more information and don't forget my latest book <em>Busy and Wrecked</em> is out now!</p>","author_name":"Dermot Whelan"}