Men of Action: The Bite of Adventure

The decision to leave home is never taken lightly. It requires courage and determination, but also a sense of adventure. Adventure was certainly a driving force behind Wild Geese, who have left their home for foreign lands, where they faced the unknown. Today adventurers tackle an uncertain horizon to achieve extraordinary things, just as The Wild Geese® did. Ben Saunders (images from...

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Men of Action: The Last Crusade, Remembering A Real Life Adventurer

At just 15 years old John Goddard overheard a family friend express regret that he had not done more in his life. Determined to avoid this mistake, he drafted a list of all the things he wanted to achieve and experience in his lifetime. Some goals on this 'Life List' were modest, like becoming and Eagle Scout and learning to play polo....

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Men of Action: Adventure Fever

Stephen Smart has caught the adventure fever. He and 19 colleagues of a UK DIY store have signed up for an Alaskan trek next month. The team will set off on September 2nd, in aid of raising money for Leukaemia Research. A head of them lies ice climbing, trekking and whitewater rafting, but 21 year old Stephen isn't fazed by the daunting...

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Men of Action: Global Expedition Continues to Inspire

Adventures rarely end at the finish line, and like the first voyage of The Wild Geese® , they can continue to inspire. On the 6th October 2007, Jason Lewis completed a 13 year circumnavigation of the globe, using only human power. He travelled 46,000 miles, through 37 countries and across 3 oceans, using only human powered methods, with no motors or sails....

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Men of Action: Bivouacking the Karakoram Range

In just 20 days, adventurer and bivouacking pioneer Thomas de Dorlodot crossed one of the most difficult terrains the world has to offer. The 27 year old Belgian paraglider walked more than 300 km and flew over 3 of the biggest glaciers in the world - Hispar, Biafo and Baltoro. 'The goal of bivouac is to fly and trek in one of...

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Men of Action: Beaumont Shares His Round The World Achievement In 24 Cycling Challenge

Mark Beaumont is best known for conquering the world in 2008. In 194 days, he crossed 20 countries and travelled 18, 296 miles, becoming the first person to cycle the circumference of the world. Now, he is launching Scotland's first 24 hour cycle challenge, in which competitors will collectively aim to cycle the same 18,296 distance. Using the 1.3 mile Knockhill Racing...

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